Sudan ACD Certificate

Sudan ACD Certificate

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.

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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.

ACD Submission Deadline

For shipments to Sudan, the ACD application must be submitted and the ACD must be issued at least 24 hours before the vessel’s arrival.

Applications cannot be submitted and ACDs cannot be issued once the vessel is within 24 hours of arrival. Any shipment arriving at a Sudanese port without an ACD issued before this deadline will be considered non-compliant.

Applicants should submit the required documents sufficiently in advance to allow time for verification, review, and ACD issuance.

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.

Which documents are required for the Sudan ACD certificate?

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.

How long does it take to get Sudan ACD approval?

If all the mandatory documents are supplied and consistent, a draft copy of the certificate is issued within a day. Once we have your confirmation on the draft and the payment, the certificate goes for verification. Verification approval is usually received within a day, although the process can take about a week. For more information and document samples, contact our team at sck@scktr.com.

Can I use the same ACD number for different shipments?

No. The ACD is unique and limited to a single shipment. Every cargo needs its own verified ACD number.

Responsibility

Obtaining the ACD / ECTN certificate is the shipper’s responsibility. Shipments without the document are penalised and the shipper bears 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.

Official Sudan ACD source

• ACD Sudan platform: acdsudan.com (Sudan Customs Authority)

Source checked on 15 October 2026.