North Africa · Sudan Customs Authority (ACD Sudan) document Sudan ACD Certificate
Get your Sudan ACD certificate through SCK Representation and avoid penalty fees. Email sck@scktr.com for the required documents.
Validate before the vessel sails
Following the Sudan Customs Authority letter dated 9 November 2025, the ACD is mandatory as of 1 January 2026 and must be obtained from the loading port before the vessel's departure. In practice it should be secured at least five days before vessel departure, and the ACD reference number must be listed on the Bill of Lading prior to cargo arrival.
No ACD = fines & demurrage
Missing the ACD can cause fines or delays at port. All consignments unloaded at a Sudanese port must have a valid ACD (ECTN) certificate without exception, and an amendment fee applies for modifications made after validation.
Required Documents — Sudan ACD
Sudan ACD: full requirements
Last Updated: 18 December 2025 – Regulations are subject to change.
SCK Representation is the authorized agent in providing the ACD (ECTN) Certificate for Sudan. Ensure hassle-free customs clearance and avoid penalties. The process takes 1-2 days, but it’s best to allow a week for planning.
Sudan ACD Certificate
The Sudan Customs Authority letter dated 9 November 2025, please be informed that Sudan has officially adopted the Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) system.
Therefore, it will be mandatory as of January 1, 2026, and must be obtained from the loading port by shippers, exporters, or freight forwarders.
Regulations are subject to change, we recommend confirming the latest country-specific requirements with our team via email.
An Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) certificate — also known as an Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN) — is a compulsory pre-arrival cargo document required for shipments bound for Sudan. It provides detailed cargo information to customs authorities ahead of arrival, enabling them to plan operations, enforce regulations, and identify potential compliance issues early. Missing the ACD can cause fines or delays at port.
To apply for a Sudan ACD, you must submit:
- Bill of Lading
- Commercial Invoice
- Freight Invoice
- Certificate of Origin
- Packing List
These documents provide the essential shipment details needed for declaration and regulatory verification.
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 ECTN certificates. Please be sure to share the final documents, which will not have any more amendments later in the process. A amendment fee will occur for the modifications after validating the certificates.
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.
What a validated Sudan ACD looks like
A certificate we filed, with the customer fields masked. Use it to check the layout, where the authority stamp sits and where the reference number is printed.
Sudan ACD: the complete guide
Issuing authority, required documents, application process, timeline and the rules that apply — in one page.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What Are the ACD Fees for Sudan?
The official ACD fees varies by cargo type. Examples include:
- Standard containers (20’/40’): fixed per unit
- Trucks and heavy freight: set per item
- LCL Shipments: set per pallet
- Bulk cargo and fuel: charged per ton(Fees differ by tariff category and transit conditions.)
For more information on the fees, please contact our team via sck@scktr.com.
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