Sierra Leone Trade Compliance

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

MEDIUM RISK📋 DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Quick Reference

Country Code: SL

Risk Level: medium

Trade Agreements: AfCFTA, ECOWAS

Required Trade Documents

ECTNMANDATORY

Electronic Cargo Tracking Note

Mandatory cargo tracking certificate for sea shipments to Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone Port Authority

1-5 working days

Variable based on freight value

Recent Updates & Changes

ECTN certificate mandatory for all sea freight

Enhanced customs digitalization initiatives

Regional trade facilitation improvements

Key Requirements

Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN) for all sea shipments

Import license from Ministry of Trade

Standards certification for regulated products

Port Authority clearance for Freetown port

Active Regulations

ECTN RequiredImport LicenseStandards Certification

Trade Facilitation

Single Window SystemNot Available

Customs ModernizationImplemented

Trade Agreements:

AfCFTAECOWAS

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