How much is car import duty in Cameroon?

Base customs duty is 20% of CIF, and 2 further charges sit on top: CEMAC community integration levy, VAT. The order matters, because VAT is charged on the charges as well as on the car. Put your own FOB and freight figures into the calculator above to see the total.

Is Cameroon duty charged on the price I paid for the car?

CIF value at Douala. Duty band from the CEMAC common external tariff.

What is not included in these figures?

Port charges at both ends, terminal handling, demurrage if a unit sits, agent and clearing fees at destination, and registration or number plates after clearance. Any inland transport line is shown separately where it applies, because it is a road cost rather than a customs charge. Ask for a quote and every one of these is itemised.

Import duty · Cameroon

Desglose de cargos para Cameroon

Every charge Cameroon applies to an imported car, in the order its customs system applies it, plus the vehicle age limit that decides whether the unit can enter at all.

Concepto	Tipo y base
Arancel aduanero	20% of CIFCEMAC CET planning band. Confirm against HS code and year.
CEMAC community integration levy	0.4% of CIF
VAT	19.25% of CIF + duty + everything above

Revisado el 2026-09-24 · Indicativo — se confirma por unidad

De dónde salen estas cifras

CEMAC Common External Tariff
Cameroon Directorate General of Customs

Douala is the gateway for Chad and the Central African Republic as well as Cameroon itself.

Los límites de antigüedad, las rutas de certificación y los cargos provienen de normas publicadas y los revisa nuestro equipo, pero la aduana evalúa cada vehículo de forma individual. Tome estas cifras como base de cálculo, no como una liquidación.

Guía completa de Cameroon

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The calculator starts on this country. Change the FOB, freight, engine size and vehicle age to match the unit you are actually considering.

Sus cifras

País

Precio FOB (USD)

Flete y seguro (USD)

Seguro (USD)

Cilindrada (cc)

Antigüedad del vehículo (años)

Tasa de arancel (%)

Editable a propósito: el tramo cambia con el código HS, el motor y la antigüedad, así que use la tasa que le confirme su agente de aduanas.

An age limit applies, with conformity certification required.

Costo final estimado

Valor CIF: $13,620
Arancel de aduana (20%): $2,724
CEMAC community integration levy (0.40%): $54
VAT (19.25%): $3,157
Todos los cargos excepto el arancel: $5,935

Costo final$19,555

43.58%% del CIF — Los límites de antigüedad, las rutas de certificación y los cargos provienen de normas publicadas y los revisa nuestro equipo, pero la aduana evalúa cada vehículo de forma individual. Tome estas cifras como base de cálculo, no como una liquidación.

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How much is car import duty in Cameroon?: Base customs duty is 20% of CIF, and 2 further charges sit on top: CEMAC community integration levy, VAT. The order matters, because VAT is charged on the charges as well as on the car. Put your own FOB and freight figures into the calculator above to see the total.
Is Cameroon duty charged on the price I paid for the car?: CIF value at Douala. Duty band from the CEMAC common external tariff.
What is the vehicle age limit for importing into Cameroon?: An age limit applies, with conformity certification required.
What is not included in these figures?: Port charges at both ends, terminal handling, demurrage if a unit sits, agent and clearing fees at destination, and registration or number plates after clearance. Any inland transport line is shown separately where it applies, because it is a road cost rather than a customs charge. Ask for a quote and every one of these is itemised.