How is custom duties calculated in Douala?
The Cameroon customs code allows four duty categories: Category 1 goods are charged 27.7125% of dutiable value (Essential goods such as mass consumption food items like fish, rice etc) Category 2 goods are charged 33.675% of dutiable value (Raw materials and capital goods) Category 3 goods are charged 45.60% of dutiable value (Intermediate goods and various others) Please note that some goods such as vehicles with engines above 2cc, spirits, wines, jewelry products etc are subject to extra taxes that result in duty rates of up to 77% of dutiable value.
