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Libya Trade Compliance

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

HIGH RISK📋 ECTN REQUIRED

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Country Code: LY
Risk Level: high
Certificate: ECTN
Trade Agreements: AfCFTA, Arab League
Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN)

Mandatory Status

Yes since Jan 1, 2021

Primary Purpose

Cargo tracking and customs security

Responsible Authority

Libya Customs Authority; Authorized Service Providers

Required Documents

Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin (CoO), Statistical ID of Importer

Penalty for Non-Compliance

Standard ECTN penalties; cargo clearance delays

Special Requirements

Shorter transit period requires rapid processing; Certificate of Origin must be certified by Chamber of Commerce

Required Trade Documents
ECTNMANDATORY

Electronic Cargo Tracking Note

Mandatory cargo tracking certificate for all sea shipments to Libya since 2021

Libya Customs Authority
Rapid processing (shorter transit period)
Variable based on freight value
Recent Updates & Changes

ECTN certificate mandatory for all sea freight since January 1, 2021

Certificate of Origin required (Chamber of Commerce certified)

Statistical ID of Importer mandatory for ECTN applications

Key Requirements
1
Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN) for all sea shipments
2
Certificate of Origin certified by Chamber of Commerce
3
Statistical ID of Importer for ECTN applications
4
Central Bank of Libya foreign exchange approval
5
Ministry of Economy and Trade import license
Active Regulations
ECTN RequiredCentral Bank ApprovalMinistry of Economy License
Trade Facilitation
Single Window SystemNot Available
Customs ModernizationIn Progress
Trade Agreements:
AfCFTAArab League

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