You have a shipment to Burkina Faso and an ECTN certificate is a mandatory document. Please note that any changes made to the documents after verification may be subject to penalty fees. Additionally, if your shipment is transiting through another country, you may need to obtain additional certificates depending on the specific route and port of discharge. ECTN stands for “Electronic Cargo Tracking Note”, a document required for all cargo sent to Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso Customs Authorities established this as a law in 2001. It is issued by an authorized agent and is a legal requirement, your shipment will not be allowed to enter Burkina Faso without it.

The required documents are:

Bill of Lading

Commercial Invoice

Freight Invoice