What exactly does a customs clearing agent do? Why do I need an agent to help clear my goods through Cameroon customs?
Clearing a load of goods through a Cameroonian port of entry involves a number of different parties: customs, the shipper, logistics firms, Port Authority and DIT (Douala International Terminal – for ocean freight); and ADC (‘Aeroports du Cameroun – for air freight’). Each of these parties must be satisfied that various regulations have been complied with and numerous charges and taxes duly paid before goods may be allowed out of the port. Matrix Entrepots Ltd. as your agent can manage and coordinate the different parties so as ensure that full compliance is assured quickly and efficiently. Further, customs declaration is a technical job which involves identifying and attributing tariff codes to every item imported in accordance with the Cameroon customs code. Our professionals are especially skilled in this field.
