ECTN Cameroon
Through a few easy steps, you will receive the ECTN.
Through a few easy steps, you will receive the ECTN.
Destinations in
Cameroon
Douala, Yaounde, Kribi
Important information
Update regarding the ECTN procedure for RORO vehicle shipments
Effective 1st May 2025, shippers will be required to provide either:
Proof of registration in the Importers/Exporters File (FIMEX)
A valid Special Import Authorization.
This document must be submitted before the final validated ECTN can be issued.
Deadline ECTN validation
The ECTN has to be validated at least 5 days before arrival.
Mandatory mentions
Transaction number
Taxpayers No./NIU Number (14 Characters long)
ECTN is requested by law
The ECTN/BESC/LC - certificate is a necessary document requested by law. Each B/L must be accompanied by an Electronic Cargo Tracking Note.
Documents
1. Bill of lading
2. Commercial Invoice
(Stamped & Signed)
3. Sea freight Invoice
(If
freight value not stated in the commercial invoice)
4. EXA (Mandatory)
(Issued by the Customs at POL (if the BL or invoice does not indicate the HS codes))
5. Application forms (Mandatory)
Download
6. For validation (Mandatory)
Original or Non Negotiated Sea Law
7.1 for RORO
- Car papers
7.2 for RORO - Either one of the following:
- Proof of registration in the Importers/Exporters File (FIMEX)
- A valid Special Import Authorization
Ports of Loading
Africa/Europe, Rest of the world
Destinations in
Cameroon
Douala, Yaounde
Ports of Loading
Africa/Europe, Rest of the world
Documents
Bill of lading
Commercial Invoice
Sea freight Invoice
(If commercial invoice is FOB or EXW)
Packing list
(for personal effects - Mandatory)
Additional information
The ECTN/BESC/LC - certificate is a necessary document requested by law.
Each B/L must be accompanied by an
Electronic Cargo Tracking Note.