Liberia CTN Certificate

Last Updated: 18 December 2025 – Regulations are subject to change.

SCK Representation, a recognized agent of the Liberia National Port Authority (NPA), facilitates the issuance of CTN (ACD) certificates essential for all Liberian imports. Failure to obtain a CTN (ACD) certificate could result in cargo not being cleared, leading to penalties, demurrage, and storage fees. Providing necessary documents or filling out the form yourself, SCK Representation offers guidance and assistance to ensure swift certificate acquisition.

SCK has been our trusted partner for ECTN Certificates for years. Highly reliable and efficient.

Liberia is a country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Sierra Leone to the northwest, Guinea to the north, and Côte d’Ivoire to the east. It also has a coast on the Atlantic Ocean to the south. The capital and largest city is Monrovia. The official language is English and the population is around 5 million. Liberia has a diverse culture with influences from the indigenous tribes, European colonizers, and the African diaspora.

Liberia CTN

Since 2018, per the ministerial directive, Liberia has mandated a CTN (ACD) for all imports, enforced by the National Port Authorities (NPA). For customs clearance, the CTN number must be listed on both the Bill of Lading and the Cargo Manifest. The absence of a CTN number results in penalties, alongside demurrage and storage fees.

Uncovered freights face penalties at the destination port. “SCK Representation” stands ready to assist with your Liberia-bound shipment certification needs. Leveraging extensive industry experience and a solution-focused approach, “SCK Representation” is your premier partner for obtaining Liberia CTN (ACD) certificates, ensuring smooth export operations.

Regulations are subject to change, we recommend confirming the latest country-specific requirements with our team via email.

How can you get Liberia CTN (ACD) Certificate?

You need to submit the following documents in the application for CTN (ACD) certificate:

• Bill of Lading (Application can be made with a draft copy. Original will be needed for validation)
• Commercial Invoice
• Freight Invoice (it is not necessary if the freight value is indicated on Commercial Invoice)
• Customs Declaration

To start the certification process, you should share PDF copies of the documents through sck@scktr.com. There is no need to send hard copies for the issuance of BSC certificates. Please be sure to share the final documents, which will not have any more amendments later in the process. A penalty fee will occur for the modifications after validating the certificates.

Which name should be indicated as a discharge port on the bill of lading?

Monrovia is the main port of Liberia. This port handles all maritime traffic in Liberia and is an essential waypoint for the country. Therefore, if the port of discharge is indicated as Monrovia on the bill of lading, you need to issue a BSC certificate for Liberia.

No, ECTN is unique and limited to a single shipment. Every cargo needs its own ECTN number that has been verified.

Responsibility

The responsibility to get the ECTN/BESC certificate is on the shipper’s side. Transports without a certificate are penalized, and the shipper will be responsible for the loss.

Verified Compliance Review

This content is reviewed to ensure accuracy and consistency with ECTN (CTN, BESC, BSC, BIETC, FERI, ACID, ACD) procedures, based on current operational practices and applicable regulatory frameworks at the time of the last update.