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Burkina Faso ECTN / URN

Electronic Cargo Tracking Note / Unique Reference Number

Processing Time
1-3 working days
Penalty
Fines and cargo detention
Region
West Africa

As a landlocked country, Burkina Faso requires ECTN/URN for goods transiting through neighboring coastal countries. The certificate tracks cargo from origin to final destination.

Destination ports

Via Lomé (Togo)Via Cotonou (Benin)Via Abidjan (Ivory Coast)Via Tema (Ghana)

What is ECTN / URN?

Electronic Cargo Tracking Note / Unique Reference Number is required for all commercial shipments to Burkina Faso. The certificate ensures proper tracking and monitoring of imported goods through customs.

Required documents

  • Commercial Invoice
  • Bill of Lading
  • Freight Invoice
  • Packing List

Key facts

  • Landlocked country – cargo transits through coastal ports
  • URN (Unique Reference Number) is the local term
  • Required regardless of which transit port is used

Penalty: Fines and cargo detention

Validity: Required before cargo reaches transit port

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Related countries: West Africa

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