An “ELECTRONIC CARGO TRACKING NOTE (ECTN) / BORDEREAU ELECTRONIQUE DE SUIVI DE CARGAISON (BESC)”, also known as a cargo waiver, is mandatory for all shipments to Niger. The relevant formalities must be completed at the loading port. The ECTN/BESC number must be noted in the cargo documents (bill of lading, manifest). Incoming cargo without an approved ECTN/BESC will be blocked for customs clearance/delivery and risk significant delays and penalties.
Required documents and information:
- Copy bill of lading, correctly dated
- Commercial invoice, with separately stated FOB goods value and ocean freight costs (otherwise an additional ocean freight invoice or ocean freight declaration is required)
- Export customs document
- Country of Origin