🇨🇲 Import Customs & Duties: Cameroun
Quick Facts
Seuil de franchise
$0
Droits dès le premier dollar
TVA / Taxe
19.25%
CIF value + duty. Includes 19.25% VAT (base 17.5% + additional communal centimes). CEMAC community integration tax of 1% also applies.
Clearance Time
5-10 days express, 14-30 postal days
typical processing
Duty Rates by Category
| Category | Duty Rate | HS Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 5-30% (CEMAC bands: phones 10%, TVs 30%) | 85 |
| Clothing | 30% (CEMAC Category 4) | 61-62 |
| Footwear | 30% | 64 |
| Food products | 5-30% (rice 5%, processed food 30%) | 01-24 |
| Machinery | 5-10% (capital goods 5%) | 84 |
| Cosmetics | 30% (CEMAC Category 4) | 33 |
| Books | 5% | 49 |
| Toys | 20-30% | 95 |
Rates shown are for standard goods. Exact rate depends on the HS code of your item.
Calculateur de droits
Customs Clearance Process
Direction Generale des Douanes manages customs. CEMAC common external tariff with 4 bands: 5% (basic necessities), 10% (raw materials/capital goods), 20% (intermediate goods), 30% (consumer goods). ASYCUDA++ system for electronic declarations. Douala is the main port, serving landlocked neighbors (Chad, CAR). Customs broker mandatory. Bilingual documentation (French/English) accepted.
What to Actually Expect
Douala port is the main entry point for Central Africa, also transit hub for Chad and CAR. Congestion and delays frequent. CEMAC 4-band tariff (5/10/20/30%) applies. SGS pre-shipment inspection required. Corruption widely reported, informal payments common at Douala port. Anglophone crisis in Northwest/Southwest regions affects some logistics. Express couriers (DHL, FedEx) available in Douala and Yaounde but expensive.
Documents requis
Facture commerciale
Description de l'article, quantité, valeur, coordonnées de l'expéditeur et du destinataire
Liste de colisage
Description détaillée du contenu de chaque colis
Déclaration en douane (CN22/CN23)
Obligatoire pour les envois postaux
Lettre de transport aérien (AWB)
Générée par le transporteur lors de la réservation
Certificat d'origine
Peut être requis pour des droits réduits (ALE/tarifs préférentiels)
Licence d'exportation/importation
Pour les marchandises réglementées (électronique, médicaments, produits chimiques)
Import License Requirements
Attestation de Verification a l'Importation (AVI) required for goods over XAF 2 million. ANOR (national standards agency) conformity certificates for regulated products. Pharmaceuticals need health ministry authorization. Pre-shipment inspection by SGS mandatory.
Certificate of Origin
CEMAC certificate for regional trade. Chambre de Commerce, d'Industrie, des Mines et de l'Artisanat du Cameroun (CCIMA) issues certificates. EU-Cameroon EPA provides preferential access for EU goods.
Learn more →Articles interdits et réglementés
Interdit
- xStupéfiants et drogues illicites
- xExplosifs et matières inflammables
- xArmes et munitions
- xProduits contrefaits
- xFausse monnaie et faux documents
Réglementé (autorisation requise)
- !Médicaments et produits pharmaceutiques
- !Aliments et boissons
- !Plantes et graines
- !Électronique (batteries au lithium)
- !Parfums et cosmétiques (limites de volume)
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Estimation des droits
Frais d'importation estimés pour les envois de marchandises vers Cameroun :
| Valeur des marchandises | Droits | TVA/Taxe | Total des frais |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | $10 | $12 | $22 |
| $100 | $20 | $23 | $43 |
| $200 | $40 | $46 | $86 |
| $500 | $100 | $116 | $216 |
| $1000 | $200 | $231 | $431 |
Estimations uniquement. Les droits réels dépendent de la catégorie du produit et du code HS.
Routes populaires vers Cameroun
Questions fréquentes
What is the duty-free threshold for Cameroun?
Cameroun has no duty-free threshold. All imported goods are subject to duties regardless of their value.
What is the VAT rate on imports to Cameroun?
The VAT/tax rate on imports to Cameroun is 19.25%. VAT applies to: CIF value + duty. Includes 19.25% VAT (base 17.5% + additional communal centimes). CEMAC community integration tax of 1% also applies.
How long does customs clearance take in Cameroun?
Typical customs clearance in Cameroun takes 5-10 days express, 14-30 postal days. Express shipments usually clear faster.
What documents are needed to import into Cameroun?
To import into Cameroun, you typically need: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading/airway bill, and customs declaration. Some goods may require a certificate of origin or import license.
What items are prohibited from import into Cameroun?
Cameroun prohibits the import of narcotics, weapons, counterfeit goods, certain animal products, and hazardous materials. Restrictions may also apply to alcohol, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, and certain electronics.