Burundi Cargo Tracking Note Application

From the begining, we kindly need to share with you What is ECTN?

This is an application for West African countries’ customs clearance and detailed tracking process. ECTN stands for Electronic Cargo Tracking Note and this is the mandatory certificate for shipments about to final destination.

Why Burundi required ECTN Certificate?

This question is easy to answer. Burundi is part of West African countries, using the ECTN for custom clearance.

Regulation of Burundi CTN Certificate

Burundi Custom Authority released the CTN system for shipments in May of 2014. This certificate compulsory to obtain. If you do not obtain a CTN certificate for your shipment you will face penalties.

Burundi CTN Penalties starting with $5000 and middle of $60000.

Required Documents for Cargo Tracking Note of Burundi

4 Documents are compulsory for the cargo tracking note. Please carefull before the CTN process.

1. Copy of Bill of Lading document (Draft will be used(mandatory))
2. Commercial Invoice (mandatory)
3. Packing List (compulsory)
4. Customs Declaration Document (obligatory)

Burundi’s Economic Status

Currency is Burundian Franc(BIF)
Trade Organisations: AU(African Union), WTO(World Trade Organization)

Gross domestic product: $3.152 billion in ’10.
Gross domectic product growth: %2.5 in ’19.

Labour force: 4.08 million
Labour Force by occupation: 89% of agriculture, services 4.1%, industry 5.3%.

Industries: Blankets, shoes, soap, food processing.

Agriculture: Coffee, Cotton, Tea, Corn, Sorghum, Sweet potatoes, bananaes, monioc, beef, milk, hides

Export details;

Exported goods: Coffee, tea, sugar, cotton, hides

Export Partners:

• Germany
• Pakistan
• Kenya
• China
• Sweden
• Belgium
• Canada
• Rwanda
• United States

Import Details;

Capital goods, Petroleum products, foodstuff

Import Partners;

• Saudi Arabia
• China
• Uganda
• Belgium
• Kenya
• Zambia
• India
• UAE

Public Finances: $320.8 Million

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