Congo ECTN Application Guide

Congo ECTN Application Guide

An ECTN (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note) certificate is required for all shipments going to the Republic of the Congo.

Required Documents

• Bill of Lading
• Commercial Invoice
• Freight Invoice（Required when the freight amount is not shown on the commercial invoice.）
• Export Declaration
• TI File

Application Timeline

• The ECTN must be validated within 5 days of the vessel sailing. After 5 days there is a 50% penalty imposed on the ECTN charges.

Important Notes

• The ECTN number (URN) must be written on the bill of lading.
• If you are using the Republic of the Congo for transit purposes, you are exempt from ECTN in certain cases.
• The consignee must get the final validated copy in the Republic of the Congo.
• No regularisation at destination port.