All shipments with Bangui as the final destination must be covered by a mandatory ECTN (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note), also known as a BESC (Bordereau Électronique de Suivi des Cargaisons).
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Hinterland Compliance: Despite the Central African Republic being a landlocked (hinterland) destination, the BESC/ECTN remains strictly compulsory for all shipments.
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Transit via Cameroon: For cargo transiting through Douala or Kribi, only one BESC is required, specifically issued for the Central African Republic.
Compliance Check List:
Timing: Secure your certificate before arrival of the vessel.
Risk: Non-compliance leads to heavy fines and customs delays.
Amendment after validation: accepted, amendment fee applies.
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Documents required:
- Bill of Lading
- Commercial Invoice
- Freight Invoice (if incoterms and rate not included in the CI)
- Export Customs Declaration
Regulations
- RCCM reference is needed (Registre du Commerce et du Crédit Mobilier)
- The CTN should be issued as a validated one before vessel's arrival at POD.
- Amendment after validation is accepted, provided authorities approve it.
- The CTN is a mandatory document for customs clearance of cargo.