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Maritime shipping to Cameroon

Ship your parcels, vehicles and furniture to Douala and Yaoundé. Maritime transit in 20-25 days from France with full tracking.

Port: Douala

Transit Time: 20-25 days

Regular departures

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Legislation and Regulations

Everything you need to know about import rules

1Réglementation douanière camerounaise

Le Cameroun impose une pré-inspection SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance) pour les marchandises importées. Tout envoi commercial de plus de 2 millions FCFA doit passer par le Programme de Vérification des Importations (PVI).

2Importation de véhicules

Les véhicules importés doivent avoir moins de 10 ans d'âge. Un certificat de non-gage est obligatoire. La taxe à l'essieu et les droits de douane s'appliquent (environ 30-40% de la valeur).

3Effets personnels

Les effets personnels d'occasion bénéficient d'un régime préférentiel. Les biens neufs (surtout électroniques) sont soumis aux droits de douane standard.

Customs Information

Cameroonian customs require an SGS pre-inspection for commercial shipments. Duties range from 5% to 30% depending on the goods. Clearance at the port of Douala takes 5-10 business days. A local customs broker is recommended.

Restricted or Prohibited Items

Explosives

Drugs

Weapons and ammunition

Counterfeit goods

Live animals

Perishable goods

Required Documents

Prepare these documents to facilitate your shipment

Important

Ensure all documents are translated into French or English and certified. Incomplete documents may delay your shipment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about shipping to Cameroun

1How long does a shipment to Cameroon take?

Maritime transit France → Douala takes 20 to 25 days. Add 5-10 days for customs clearance.

2What documents are needed for a vehicle to Cameroon?

3Vehicle age limit for Cameroon?

4How much does a parcel shipment to Cameroon cost?

5How does the SGS pre-inspection work?

6Delivery to Douala vs Yaoundé?

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Practical Tips

Our recommendations to best prepare your shipment to Cameroun

SGS pre

inspection: For large commercial shipments, SGS must be contacted before loading.

Lien

free certificate: Mandatory for vehicles. Get it on the ANTS website (free, instant).

Douala → Yaoundé

If the final destination is Yaoundé, plan for extra overland transport (3-4h).

Customs budget

Allow 25-40% of the value for duties and taxes. Used personal effects benefit from reduced rates.

Electronics

New devices are heavily taxed. Keep the invoices.

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