Burkina Faso Trade Compliance

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Complete guide to Burkina Faso import requirements, trade certificates, and customs procedures for 2025. ECTN certificate mandatory for all sea freight.

MEDIUM RISK📋 DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Quick Reference

Country Code: BF

Risk Level: medium

Trade Agreements: AfCFTA, ECOWAS, WAEMU

Required Trade Documents

ECTN/BSCMANDATORY

Electronic Cargo Tracking Note

Mandatory cargo tracking certificate for sea freight via transit ports

Burkina Faso Customs Authority

1-5 working days

Variable based on freight value

Recent Updates & Changes

ECTN/BSC certificate mandatory for sea freight via transit ports

Enhanced regional trade facilitation with ECOWAS

Digital customs procedures implementation

Key Requirements

Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN/BSC) for sea shipments

Import license from Ministry of Commerce

Standards certification for regulated products

Transit procedures through coastal countries

Active Regulations

ECTN RequiredImport LicenseStandards Certification

Trade Facilitation

Single Window SystemNot Available

Customs ModernizationImplemented

Trade Agreements:

AfCFTAECOWASWAEMU

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