Togo ECTN
Conseil National de Chargeurs Togolais implemented a new regulation in 2000 that made all shipments to Togo mandatory to have a ECTN certificate. And if this certificate is absent, there will be severe outcomes and an enormous fine. Togo’s ports are often used for transit purposes, but regardless of the reason you are using their ports, you still must have a ECTN certificate. Click here to find out more on transit shipments. The ECTN is an obligation for all ports in Togo, including Lome.
Being mandatory and crucial for the process, some might think that it would be hard to miss this certificate. But actually, it is one of the most overlooked certificates.
ECTN, in other African countries, can still be considered new, however in this case, despite being a requirement twenty-six years old, it is surprisingly an often overlooked 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: 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.. Freight Invoice: This is only a requirement if the freight cost is not on the Commercial Invoice.
- 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?
The ECTN certificate must be validated five days before the vessel arrives at the destination at the latest. If you fail to provide the certificate, you will be facing a fine twice the amount of the ECTN cost plus the regulation charges determined by the Togolese 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.
