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Liberia Trade Compliance

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

MEDIUM RISK📋 CTN / ACD REQUIRED

Quick Reference

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

Mandatory Status

Yes

Primary Purpose

Customs tracking and security

Responsible Authority

Liberia National Port Authority (NPA); SCK Representation

Required Documents

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

Penalty for Non-Compliance

Penalties, demurrage, and storage fees

Special Requirements

Failure to obtain certificate can result in cargo not being cleared

Required Trade Documents
CTNMANDATORY

Cargo Tracking Note

Mandatory cargo tracking certificate for sea shipments to Liberia

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

CTN certificate mandatory for all sea freight shipments

Enhanced port security and customs tracking measures

Regional trade facilitation improvements

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

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