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Burundi Trade Compliance

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

MEDIUM RISK📋 DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

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Country Code: BI
Risk Level: medium
Trade Agreements: AfCFTA, EAC, COMESA
Required Trade Documents
ECTNMANDATORY

Electronic Cargo Tracking Note

Mandatory cargo tracking certificate for sea shipments via transit countries

Burundi Port Authority Representative
1-5 working days
Variable based on freight value
Recent Updates & Changes

ECTN certificate mandatory for all sea freight

Enhanced customs procedures for landlocked trade

Regional trade facilitation improvements

Key Requirements
1
Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN) for sea shipments
2
Import license from Ministry of Commerce
3
Standards certification for regulated products
4
Transit procedures through neighboring ports
Active Regulations
ECTN RequiredImport LicenseStandards Certification
Trade Facilitation
Single Window SystemNot Available
Customs ModernizationImplemented
Trade Agreements:
AfCFTAEACCOMESA

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