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 necessary steps to ensure that aircraft do not escape customs formalities.
Goods transported by aircraft must be recorded on a manifest signed by the aircraft captain; this document must be drawn up under the same conditions as those laid down for ships in article 79 of the law.
The commander of any civil or military aircraft must present the manifest to customs officials at the first requisition.
He must hand this document, as a summary declaration, to the customs office at the airport, with, if necessary, its authentic translation, as soon as the aircraft arrives or, if the aircraft arrives before the office opens, as soon as it opens.
All unloading and throwing of goods enroute is prohibited.
However, the aircraft captain has the right to dispose of ballast and mail enroute in officially designated places, as well as loaded goods whose disposal is essential for the safety of the aircraft.
