Tax: Up to 34%
Duties: Up to 20%
Restricted Items: May be subject to Pre- and Post-Inspection
Non-working days: Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holidays
Lead Time: 9-10 Weeks
Best carrier option: Courier or Freight Forwarder
Prominent Languages: French and English
The Cameroonian government imposes high tariffs on imported tech hardware, increasing the cost for businesses and consumers.
Cameroon requires Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI), which should be carried out for all imports into the country. This exercise is undertaken in the port of exporting country for the purpose of customs clearance of the goods.
Cameroon has investment and/or commercial agreements with the European Union, the United Kingdom, Canada, China, Japan, Russia, South Korea, Turkey, and the United States. These aid in removing barriers to trade for the country. However, you will still need a locally registered entity to act as the IOR to clear your goods through customs.
The country is landlocked, nestled between Nigeria to the west and north, Chad to the northeast, the Central African Republic to the east, and Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo along its southern border.
Cameroon, along with Gabon and The Republic of Congo, is a member of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) which aims for economic integration. Gabon and Cameroon, in particular, are seen as important leaders within the organization due to their political stability and natural resource wealth.
The Cameroonian government imposes high tariffs on imported tech hardware, increasing the cost for businesses and consumers.
Cameroon requires Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI), which should be carried out for all imports into the country. This exercise is undertaken in the port of exporting country for the purpose of customs clearance of the goods.
Cameroon has investment and/or commercial agreements with the European Union, the United Kingdom, Canada, China, Japan, Russia, South Korea, Turkey, and the United States. These aid in removing barriers to trade for the country. However, you will still need a locally registered entity to act as the IOR to clear your goods through customs.
The country is landlocked, nestled between Nigeria to the west and north, Chad to the northeast, the Central African Republic to the east, and Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo along its southern border.
Cameroon, along with Gabon and The Republic of Congo, is a member of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) which aims for economic integration. Gabon and Cameroon, in particular, are seen as important leaders within the organization due to their political stability and natural resource wealth.
How TecEx Can Help You Import into Cameroon
Through our specialized Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) shipping solution, TecEx is prime positioned to act as your IOR. Under DDP incoterms, we are able to handle the entire process for you. From pre-compliance to customs clearance all the way to final delivery to any site in Cameroon.
The IT and tech space in Cameroon presents a mixed picture. While challenges exist, the potential for growth is undeniable. With continued government support, improved infrastructure, and increased access to funding, Cameroon’s tech ecosystem has the potential to become a major player in Africa’s digital transformation.
The complexities of importing into Cameroon can be tough. Contact the TecEx team for quick and reliable IOR and customs clearance into Cameroon.
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