Shipping to Cameroon?
We handle your ECTN.
R&C Desk issues your ECTN or cargo tracking note — quickly and compliantly. Mandatory for all incoming shipments and every Bill of Lading.
✅ Bill of Lading
✅ Commercial Invoice
(Stamped & Signed)
✅ Sea Freight Invoice
(If freight value not stated in the commercial invoice)
✅ EXA
(Issued by the Customs at POL (if the BL or invoice does not indicate the HS codes)
✅ Application forms
Download
✅ For validation
✅ Original Bill of Lading
✅ Non Negotiated Bill of Lading
☑️ Car papers (Only for RORO)
☑️ Either one of the following (Only for RORO):
☑️
Proof of registration in the Importers/Exporters File (FIMEX)
☑️
A valid Special Import Authorization
Shipping to Cameroon?
We handle your LC.
R&C Desk issues your ECTN or cargo tracking note — quickly and compliantly. Mandatory for all incoming shipments and every Bill of Lading.
✅ Bill of Lading
✅ Commercial Invoice
(Stamped & Signed)
✅ Sea Freight Invoice
(If freight value not stated in the commercial invoice)
✅ EXA
(Issued by the Customs at POL (if the BL or invoice does not indicate the HS codes)
✅ Application forms
Download
✅ For validation
✅ Original Bill of Lading
✅ Non Negotiated Bill of Lading
☑️ Car papers (Only for RORO)
☑️ Either one of the following (Only for RORO):
☑️
Proof of registration in the Importers/Exporters File (FIMEX)
☑️
A valid Special Import Authorization
Choose your Port of Loading:
Important information
Key guidelines and requirements to review before applying.
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.
The ECTN has to be validated at least 2 days before arrival. After this period, the shipper shall pay a penalty of 200% of the value of the ECTN under regularisation.
✅ Transaction number
✅ Taxpayers No./NIU Number (14 Characters long)
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Cameroon cargo documents, procedures, and shipping compliance.
Need more help? Reach out to our Helpdesk .
Through a few easy steps, you will receive the ECTN.
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.