Liberia CTN
In 2018, Liberian Customs Officials implemented a new regulation that made the CTN certificate mandatory for all sea cargo to Liberia. Without this certificate, you will suffer from severe consequences and penalties. If you are transiting through Liberia, in some cases, you don’t have to have this certificate. The CTN is an obligation for all ports in Liberia. Such as Greenville, Monrovia etc.
You would think a certificate this crucial wouldn’t be missed by anyone. Well, no. People often get penalized for not having this mandatory certificate.
What are the required documents?
- Bill of Lading: It contains details about the exporter, the importer, the weight of the goods, the shipping line, the vessel name, etc.
- Freight Invoice: This is only a requirement if the freight cost is not on the Commercial Invoice.
- Commercial Invoice: It contains the details of the goods, the freight cost, the incoterm, and some other charges if there is any, etc..
- Documento Unico: Documento Unico: This document is an Import License in Angola. It is also known as DU. When applying for a CNCA, DU’s expiry date has to be valid. It is generally 60 days from the date of DU issuance.
What are the consequences of not having this certificate?
You need to have this certificate five days before the vessel arrives at the destination port at the latest. If not, you will be facing a fine, twice the amount of the ECTN plus a regulation fee determined by the Liberia National Port Officials.
Pricing
Certificate cost depends on the number of Bill of Ladings and the containers, the country of origin, the port of discharge, etc. This is why we can’t give you an exact price for the ECTN. But if you share your shipment’s details with us we can provide you the best charges for your certificate. We offer free quotation.
