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Gambia Trade Compliance

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Complete guide to Gambia import requirements, CTN / BSC certificates, and customs procedures for 2025. CTN / BSC certificate mandatory for all sea freight.

MEDIUM RISK📋 CTN / BSC REQUIRED

Quick Reference

Country Code: GM
Risk Level: medium
Certificate: CTN / BSC
Trade Agreements: AfCFTA, ECOWAS
Cargo Tracking Note (CTN / BSC)

Mandatory Status

Yes

Primary Purpose

Customs tracking and security

Responsible Authority

Gambian Government; SCK Representative

Required Documents

Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Freight Invoice (if applicable), Customs Declaration

Penalty for Non-Compliance

Penalty fees at the destination port

Special Requirements

CTN reference number must be in the Bill of Lading and shipment reference field

Required Trade Documents
CTNMANDATORY

Cargo Tracking Note

Mandatory cargo tracking certificate for sea shipments to Gambia

Gambian Port Authority
24-48 hours
Based on freight value
Recent Updates & Changes

CTN certificate mandatory for all sea freight shipments

Enhanced customs tracking and security measures

Regional trade facilitation initiatives with ECOWAS

Key Requirements
1
Cargo Tracking Note (CTN) for all sea shipments
2
Import license from Ministry of Trade
3
Port Authority clearance for Banjul port
4
Standards compliance verification
5
ECOWAS trade protocol adherence
Active Regulations
CTN RequiredImport LicensePort Authority ClearanceStandards Compliance
Trade Facilitation
Single Window SystemNot Available
Customs ModernizationImplemented
Trade Agreements:
AfCFTAECOWAS

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