Cameroon, BESC certificate is mandatory. You must provide the necessary documents to obtain a BESC certificate. It usually takes a few days to obtain a BESC certificate, but it is recommended to allow a week for processing. If your shipment is in transit through Cameroon, you do not need a BESC certificate. It is the responsibility of the carrier to obtain a BESC certificate and shipments without it may be penalized. Based on the ministerial decree, all cargoes destined for the ports of Cameroon; Douala, Kribi, Limbe or any other port must be covered by BESC certificates, which certify the authenticity of the cargo and its compliance with Cameroon regulations. The BESC certificate must be obtained by the carrier or the carrier’s authorized representative. This is a legal requirement and shipments will not be allowed to enter Cameroon without it.

The required documents are:

Bill of Lading

Commercial Invoice

Freight Invoice

Importer’s Permit