Trading Across Borders in Cameroon

These tables list the procedures necessary to import and exports a standardized cargo of goods in Cameroon. The documents required to export and import the goods are also shown.

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 Nature of Export ProceduresDuration (days)US$ Cost
Documents preparation12225
Customs clearance and technical control4376
Ports and terminal handling3407
Inland transportation and handling4242
Totals:231250
 Nature of Import ProceduresDuration (days)US$ Cost
Documents preparation13446
Customs clearance and technical control6915
Ports and terminal handling5355
Inland transportation and handling2286
Totals:262002
 Export documents Import documents
Bill of ladingBill of lading
Certificate of originCertificate of origin
Commercial invoiceCommercial invoice
Cargo release order (BAE)Customs import declaration
Customs export declarationImport license
Export licensePacking list
Packing listTax certificate
Tax and charge payments receiptTechnical standard/health certificate
Technical standard/health certificateTerminal handling receipts
Terminal handling receiptsCargo release order (BAE)
 Electronic cargo tracking receipt (BESC)