Sierra Leone BSC Certificate

A shipment with a final destination of Mali in transit through Senegal only needs to get a BSC certificate for Mali.

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

For seamless Sierra Leone shipments, SCK Representation streamlines obtaining your essential ENS number and ACD declaration. Our process is straightforward and swift: provide the necessary documents, and let us handle the application, or opt to fill out the form on your own. Our committed team guarantees your shipments are accurately documented and cleared for Sierra Leone importation. Bypass delays and avoid penalties by choosing SCK Representation for your Sierra Leone ECTN requirements.

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Sierra Leone is a country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Guinea to the north and east, Liberia to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The capital and largest city is Freetown. The official language is English, and the population is around 7.9 million. Sierra Leone has a diverse culture with influences from the indigenous tribes, European colonizers, and the African diaspora.

Since 2015, it’s mandatory for all freights to obtain an ENS number, also recognized as a CTN or BSC, and to complete an ACD declaration. The BSC certificate must be validated at least five days before the vessel’s arrival. Shipments arriving without a BSC, or with a BSC bearing incorrect information, will incur a penalty of double the certificate’s cost, plus an extra fee determined by Sierra Leone’s national port authorities.

Sierra Leone ENS Procedure

The following documents are required for your ENS number application:

• Bill of lading
• Invoice
• Freight invoice
• Phone number and e-mail address of the consignee
• Phone number and e-mail address of the sender

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

How long does it take to get the ENS Number?

It takes about a week to get approval as the approval process is conducted in Port of Freetown. Therefore, we recommend that you have the ICTN number mentioned in the approved certificate written on the bill of lading. In addition, as systemic defects and infrastructural issues may result in delays, we recommend that you make your application following the day of loading.

Do I need to get a BSC certificate if my shipment is in transit through Senegal to Mali?

A shipment with a final destination of Mali in transit through Senegal only needs to get a BSC certificate for Mali.

How do I apply for a BSC document for Senegal If I have an LCL shipment?

You can apply for a certificate with a Master Bill of Lading if you are shipping LCL to Senegal. A House Bill of Lading cannot be used to apply for a Senegal certificate.

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.