For shipments to Liberia, earth-moving machinery and large trucks transported on flat racks are subject to a different tariff treatment under the Liberia CTN procedure.
These types of cargo should be invoiced under Roll-On/Roll-Off (RORO) tariffs rather than standard containerized cargo tariffs.
This classification applies specifically to earth-moving machinery and large trucks shipped on flat racks and should be taken into account when preparing the Liberia CTN application and determining the applicable CTN charges.
Shippers, exporters, and freight forwarders handling this type of cargo to Liberia should ensure that the cargo is declared and classified correctly so that the appropriate RORO tariff can be applied.
Official sources
Official Liberia CTN (BESC) sources
The Liberia cargo tracking note is implemented by the National Port Authority (NPA).
- U.S. International Trade Administration: Liberia import requirements (NPA cargo tracking note system)
- AJOT: carrier notice on the Liberia cargo tracking note taking effect in 2019
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Top 3 causes of Liberia CTN rejection
- CTN number missing on the cargo description of the BL.
- Commercial invoice does not show the FOB value, freight value, and insurance breakdown.
- Mismatch in the number of packages or total weight between the BL and packing list.
Official CTN Document Sample
Verify the layout, stamps, and CTN customs format of a validated Liberia loading certificate:
