What is Cameroon's de minimis import threshold?

Cameroon's de minimis threshold is set by Direction Générale des Douanes du Cameroun; verify before shipping.

Is VAT or GST charged on imports into Cameroon?

TVA 19.25% (combined 17.5% national + 10% additional council tax on the VAT base). Applied to imports plus customs duty per CEMAC Common External Tariff.

Who is the customs authority in Cameroon?

Direction Générale des Douanes du Cameroun — https://www.douanes.cm/.

What categories of goods are restricted from importing into Cameroon?

Restricted categories include: Firearms (Ministry of Defence permit); Pharmaceuticals; Cultural property; Wildlife products.

What is prohibited from importing into Cameroon?

Prohibited categories include: Narcotics; Counterfeit goods; CITES-listed species.

IMPORT DESTINATION

Importing Into 🇨🇲 Cameroon

CUSTOMS AUTHORITYDirection Générale des Douanes du Cameroun

STANDARD VAT19.25%

DE MINIMIS (USD)US$0

De Minimis Threshold

THRESHOLD (USD)

US$0

LOCAL CURRENCY

Commercial parcels assessed at value

Shipments below this value may enter without customs duty. VAT may still apply depending on local rules.

CEMAC Common External Tariff: 5/10/20/30% bands. 19.25% TVA on top.

As of: 2023-01-01

VAT / GST on Imports

19.25%

STANDARD VAT / GST RATE

Applied on the customs value (CIF — cost, insurance, freight) plus any applicable duties.

Required Documentation

#	Document
01	Customs declaration form
02	Pharmacy permit

Requirements vary by shipment value, HS chapter, and origin country. Learn about each document type →

Restricted Import Categories

⚠Firearms (Ministry of Defence permit)
⚠Pharmaceuticals
⚠Cultural property
⚠Wildlife products

Prohibited Import Categories

✗Narcotics
✗Counterfeit goods
✗CITES-listed species

Special Notes

01CEMAC member: 6-country Central African economic and monetary community.
02Anglophone (NW + SW regions) and Francophone (8 regions) parts use different customs paperwork conventions.
03Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF), pegged to EUR.

DUTY CALCULATOR

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