All Shipments to and from Benin (including transit cargo, regardless of the final destination and customs procedure) must be covered by an “ELECTRONIC CARGO TRACKING NOTE (ECTN) / BORDEREAU ELECTRONIQUE DE SUIVI DE CARGAISON (BESC)”, also known as a Cargo Waiver. Corresponding cargo without an approved ECTN/BESC constitutes an offense against existing regulations and incurs severe penalties from the authorities in Benin.
Required documents and information:
- Bill of Lading
- Commercial Invoice, showing ocean freight amount etc. separately (if not, freight invoice to be uploaded in addition)
- Packing list
- Export Customs Declaration
- Grey Card / Pink Slip (proof of ownership) for vehicles
The BESC/ECTN must be approved within 5 calendar days of the ship's departure.