EXPORT OF MANUFACTURED GOODS SUBJECT TO VAT IN CAMEROON

Customs Declaration

On the basis of an Instruction Form previously received from the exporter, the authorized forwarder/customs agent enters the elements of the export file, using the computer terminal (connected to the PAGODE system), installed on his premises or set up at the unique Counter “Guichet Unique” (within the Banalized Customs Clearance Unit “Unité Banalisée de Dédouanement”); the operator provides the freight forwarder customs agent the following documents:

– Packing list,

– Quality Bulletins, issued by one of the authorized companies,

– Forwarding instructions.

Customs Processing

The customs declaration is deposited with the agents in charge of declaration admissibility at the customs cell. It is accompanied by the following documents:

– Purchase order;

– The final invoice;

– Receipt certifying payment of the order (in the case of cash payment) or the export declaration (DE-SGS) or F1 with direct debit;

– Confraternity bond “Caution Confraternelle” (for exports to CEMAC countries);

– EUR 1 certificate (for exports to the EU);

– Certificate of circulation “Certificat de Circulation” (for export to CEMAC);

– Packing Certificate “Certificat d’empotage” (for export in containers);

– Application or mandate for TEL;

– Receipt for payment of Port fee.

Based on the selection and automatic declaration control criteria implemented by the PAGODE computer system and the assessment of the Customs Department, the Customs agent grants the Good to Ship “Bon à Embarquer” (BAE) order.