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Senegal Trade Compliance

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

MEDIUM RISK📋 BSC / ECTN REQUIRED

Quick Reference

Country Code: SN
Risk Level: medium
Certificate: BSC / ECTN
Trade Agreements: AfCFTA, ECOWAS, WAEMU
Digital Platform: Senegal Trade Portal
Cargo Tracking Note (BSC / ECTN)

Mandatory Status

Yes

Primary Purpose

Cargo tracking; customs clearance

Responsible Authority

Senegal Customs; SCK Representation

Required Documents

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

Penalty for Non-Compliance

Penalties at the destination port

Special Requirements

Orbus number is mandatory in all BSCs; requires separate certificate for in-transit to landlocked countries

Required Trade Documents
BSCMANDATORY

Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons

Mandatory cargo tracking certificate for sea shipments to Senegal

Senegal Customs Authority
24-48 hours
Based on freight value
Recent Updates & Changes

BSC certificate mandatory for all sea freight shipments

Orbus number mandatory in all BSCs

Enhanced regional trade facilitation with ECOWAS

Key Requirements
1
Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons (BSC) for all sea shipments
2
Import license from Ministry of Commerce
3
Port Authority clearance for Dakar port
4
Standards compliance verification
5
ECOWAS and WAEMU trade protocol adherence
Active Regulations
BSC RequiredImport LicensePort Authority ClearanceStandards Compliance
Trade Facilitation
Single Window SystemAvailable
Customs ModernizationImplemented
Digital Platform:

Senegal Trade Portal

Trade Agreements:
AfCFTAECOWASWAEMU

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