VERIFICATION OF GOODS CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH GOODS ARE VERIFIED Once the itemized declaration has been registered, the customs department may, if it sees fit, verify all or part of the goods declared. In the event of a dispute, the declarant has the right to challenge the results of the partial verification and to request full...Continue Reading

TRANSPORT BY AIR (HANDLING OF GOODS THROUGH CUSTOMS IN CAMEROON) Aircraft on an international route must cross the border by following the air route imposed on them. They can only land at customs airports. Customs airports are designated by the Government of the State in which they are located; the latter may also take all...Continue Reading

CUSTOMS VALUE ON IMPORT IN CAMEROON The primary basis for determining the customs value is the transaction value as defined in article 26 of the law. Article 26 of the law must be read in conjunction with article 27, which provides, among other things, for adjustments to the price actually paid or payable, when certain...Continue Reading

APPLICATION OF VERIFICATION RESULTS Duties, taxes and other customs measures are applied on the basis of the results of verification, and where applicable, in accordance with the decision of the national customs director or the UEAC Council of Ministers. Material findings by customs relating to weight, measure and number, as well as the deduction of...Continue Reading

COMPULSORY DETAILED DECLARATION (CUSTOMS OPERATION) All imported and exported goods must be accounted for under a customs procedure. In addition to the itemized declaration, goods imported and declared for consumption are subject to a separate declaration of value, the form of which is determined by the Executive Secretariat. Exemption from duties and taxes, whether on...Continue Reading

LAND TRANSPORT (HANDLING GOODS THROUGH CUSTOMS IN CAMEROON) All goods imported across land borders must be brought immediately to the nearest customs office by the most direct route designated by the Government of the State of Cameroon on which that office depends, and forwarded directly, after customs control, from the office to their destination; They...Continue Reading

HANDLING GOODS THROUGH CUSTOMS IN CAMEROON SEA TRANSPORT (IMPORT)   Goods arriving by sea must be entered on the ship’s manifest or general cargo list. This document must be signed by the Captain. It must mention the species, number of packages, their marks and numbers, the nature and weight of the goods and the loading....Continue Reading

CUSTOMS CLEARANCE OPERATIONS COMPULSORY NATURE OF DETAILED DECLARATION All imported or exported goods must be covered by an itemised declaration assigning them a customs procedure. In addition to the itemised declaration, goods imported and declared for release for consumption shall be covered by a separate declaration of value, the form of which shall be determined by...Continue Reading

WHAT CONSTITUTES A GOOD FOUNDATION FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKS IN CAMEROON A good foundation for construction works is made up of strong materials, is properly sized, and has proper connections and anchors. It should also be designed to account for the following factors: Soil: The type of soil and its bearing capacity are important considerations. Soil...Continue Reading

DO FOUNDATIONS SHIFT? AND HOW TO PREVENT IT IN CAMEROON Your home’s foundation in Cameroon is the bedrock of its structural integrity. Understanding why foundations shift—due to soil erosion, water drainage issues, or tree root growth—and learning how to prevent these issues is crucial for every homeowner. By being proactive about foundation maintenance and addressing...Continue Reading