An “ELECTRONIC CARGO TRACKING NOTE (ECTN) / BORDEREAU ELECTRONIQUE DE SUIVI DES CARGAISONS (BESC)”, also known as a cargo waiver, is mandatory for all shipments to Chad. The ECTN/BESC number must be noted in the cargo documents (bill of lading, manifest). The responsibility for creation lies with the sender of the goods. Incoming cargo without an approved ECTN/BESC will be blocked from clearance and delivery, and risks significant 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