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Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) Trade Compliance

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Complete guide to Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) import requirements, trade certificates, and customs procedures for 2025. ECTN certificate mandatory for all sea freight.

MEDIUM RISK📋 DOCUMENTS REQUIRED✅ SGS VERIFIED

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Country Code: CI
Risk Level: medium
Trade Agreements: AfCFTA, ECOWAS, WAEMU
Digital Platform: Ivory Coast Trade Portal
Required Trade Documents
BSCMANDATORY

Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons

Mandatory cargo tracking certificate for all sea shipments to Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast Port Authority
24-48 hours
Based on freight value
SGS Verification Services
PVoC

Pre-Verification of Conformity

Comprehensive product verification for Ivory Coast imports

Authority: SGS on behalf of Ivory Coast Government
Recent Updates & Changes

BSC Yükleme Sertifikası mandatory for all sea freight shipments

Enhanced digital trade facilitation platforms launched

SGS PVoC services expanded for comprehensive product categories

Key Requirements
1
BSC (Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons) certificate mandatory for sea freight
2
Import license from Ministry of Commerce
3
Product conformity assessment for regulated goods
4
Port Authority clearance for Abidjan port
5
Standards compliance verification
Active Regulations
BSC RequiredStandards CertificationImport LicensePort Authority
Trade Facilitation
Single Window SystemAvailable
Customs ModernizationImplemented
Digital Platform:

Ivory Coast Trade Portal

Trade Agreements:
AfCFTAECOWASWAEMU

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