Route rate sheet · Sea freight · USA to Cameroon

Ship a car from the USA to Cameroon

Newark/Elizabeth, Savannah, Miami, Houston, Los Angeles to Port of Douala in a sealed container. One price covers ocean freight, export handling in the USA and marine insurance; destination port charges, duty and VAT are shown separately below.

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from $5,078

per car, port to port · incl. insurance

22-38 days

sea transit · Newark/Elizabeth → Douala

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Cameroon import duty on CIF

Rates verified 9 Nov 2026 · page refreshed 10 Nov 2026

9,200 km great circle · 22-38 days

from $5,078

per car, port to port · incl. insurance

22-38 days

sea transit · Newark/Elizabeth → Douala

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Cameroon import duty on CIF

Rates verified 9 Nov 2026 · page refreshed 10 Nov 2026

At a glance

USA to Cameroon car shipping: cost, time and rules

Shipping a car from the USA to Cameroon with IPAS Express costs from $5,078 port to port for one car in its own 20ft container, with sea transit of 22-38 days. Cameroon requires left-hand-drive cars, which suits US-market vehicles. A new passenger car up to 2,500 cc pays about 58.63% of its CIF value in duty and taxes at Douala.

Cameroon requires left-hand-drive vehicles, so US-market cars match; right-hand-drive cars are restricted.

Steering: Left-hand drive required; Cameroon drives on the right. US cars are LHD, so they fit; right-hand drive is restricted.
Age limit: No import age ban found; Age is taxed through the excise grid instead of being banned.
Main charges: Customs duty 30%, VAT 19.25%, excise 0% to 25%; Also a 1% special excise, 1% TCI, 0.05% OHADA levy and a 1% computer fee. Excise is 0% for a new car up to 2,500 cc and 12.5% plus 5% communal centimes above 2,500 cc.
Typical total: About 58.63% of CIF for a new car up to 2,500 cc; About 78.97% for a new car above 2,500 cc.
Electric vehicles: 50% abatement on value for a new battery-electric car; No excise on battery-electric cars. The abatement is dated to lapse after 31 December 2026 and is under review.
Port and clearance: Douala; Direction Générale des Douanes (DGD); Duty is assessed on the CIF customs value.

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Rate sheet · Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal → Port of Douala

What it costs, line by line

Insurance is figured on a declared value of $37,900 (reference vehicle: 2025 Toyota Tacoma). Every line comes from the same tables the calculator reads, so the quote you get matches this sheet.

1 car · own 20ft container
Any car up to 5.6 m, sealed; door-to-door available
$5,078per car $5,078
Ocean freight
$3,250
Export handling
$1,728
Insurance
$100
Destination est. (at port)
$1,660
2 cars · 40ft high-cube
Two cars you ship together, or a group booking
$7,928per car $3,964
Ocean freight
$4,750
Export handling
$2,978
Insurance
$200
Destination est. (at port)
$1,660
3–4 cars · racked 40ft HC
Compact cars on a rack system; racking quoted per booking
Quoteper car from ~$2,500
Ocean freight
$4,750
Export handling
on request
Insurance
per value
Destination est. (at port)
—
RoRo · per car
Oversize vehicles only; not offered for passenger cars
On requestper car —
Ocean freight
on request
Export handling
on request
Insurance
—
Destination est. (at port)
—

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Shipping option	Total · IPAS price	Per car	Ocean freight	Export handling (USA)	Insurance 0.2%	Destination charges · est., payable at port
1 car · own 20ft containerAny car up to 5.6 m, sealed; door-to-door available	$5,078	$5,078	$3,250	$1,728packaging $1,250 · THC $33 · clearance $30	$100	$1,660THC $160 · customs handling $1,500
2 cars · 40ft high-cubeTwo cars you ship together, or a group booking	$7,928	$3,964	$4,750	$2,978packaging 2×$1,250 · THC $33 · clearance $30	$200	$1,660THC $160 · customs handling $1,500
3–4 cars · racked 40ft HCCompact cars on a rack system; racking quoted per booking	Quote	from ~$2,500	$4,750	on request	per value	—
RoRo · per carOversize vehicles only; not offered for passenger cars	On request	—	on request	on request	—	—

Door pick-up within the port's standard radius adds about $970 per car. Insurance is 0.2% of the declared vehicle value, with a per-car minimum. Destination charges are paid at Port of Douala on arrival and are not part of the total. Duty and VAT are not in this table either: see the landed-cost examples below or run CarImport.AI. Ocean figures are our current route rates and update when the rate table changes.

Included in the IPAS price

Included: Export packaging, chocking and lashing inside the container
Included: Export customs clearance in USA
Included: Terminal handling at Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal
Included: Ocean freight Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal → Port of Douala
Included: Marine insurance at 0.2% of the declared value
Included: Bill of Lading, packing list and tracking

Not included

Not included: Destination port charges (shown per row; paid at Port of Douala on arrival)
Not included: Cameroon customs duty and VAT
Not included: Conformity certification and registration inspection
Not included: Inland collection unless door pick-up is selected
Not included: Storage or demurrage after the port's free days
Not included: Personal effects: the car ships empty

Ports & inland reach

Where your car leaves and arrives

Load ports · USA

USA

Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal

New York / New Jersey, Northeast

USNYC

Port of Savannah

Savannah, Georgia and the Southeast

USSAV

Port of Miami

Miami, Florida

USMIA

Port of Houston

Houston, Texas and the Gulf and Midwest

USHOU

Port of Los Angeles

Los Angeles, West Coast

USLAX

Discharge ports · Cameroon

Cameroon

Port of Douala

Port of Douala, Cameroon's main seaport

CMDLA

Timeline

Booking to keys in hand

2–5
1. Booking and export documents at origin
days
2–4
2. Container loading and export customs
days
22–38
3. Ocean transit
days
1–3
4. Arrival and discharge at Douala
days
3–7
5. Customs clearance and duty payment
days
2–10
6. Registration and collection
days

Typical door to door: 5–10 weeks.

Documents

Paperwork on both ends

We prepare the shipping set; you supply the ownership and identity documents.

Export side · USA

Before the car can load

01Original certificate of titleCBP needs the title at least 72 hours before loading.
02Bill of sale
03EEI filing in AES (ITN)
04Photo ID / passport
05Bill of lading

Import side · Cameroon

To clear and register in Cameroon

01Customs declaration lodged with the Direction Générale des Douanes (DGD)Duty is assessed on the CIF customs value.
02Proof of left-hand drive and vehicle detailsCameroon requires left-hand-drive vehicles.

Landed-cost examples · Cameroon

Cars worth importing to Cameroon

Each card is a full landed-cost worksheet computed against the destination's live duty rules. Expand one for the breakdown or open its calculator with the destination pre-selected.

CIF Value:$56,636
Customs Duties and Taxes:
Basic Customs Duty (30%): 9,997,931 XAF ($16,991)
Additional Duty (1%): 1,116,242 XAF ($1,897)
GST/VAT (19.25%): 8,423,305 XAF ($14,315)
Total Customs Duties & Taxes:19,537,479 XAF ($33,203)
Customs Duty & Tax Percentage:59%
Service and Handling:
Premium Import Service (2.95%): 1,559,327 XAF ($2,650)
Destination Handling: 976,786 XAF ($1,660)
Total Cost:
55,399,635 XAF
($94,149)
CIF Value:$53,029
Customs Duties and Taxes:
Basic Customs Duty (30%): 9,361,255 XAF ($15,909)
Additional Duty (12.5%): 6,369,702 XAF ($10,825)
GST/VAT (19.25%): 8,911,698 XAF ($15,145)
Total Customs Duties & Taxes:24,642,655 XAF ($41,879)
Customs Duty & Tax Percentage:79%
Service and Handling:
Premium Import Service (2.95%): 1,647,590 XAF ($2,800)
Destination Handling: 976,786 XAF ($1,660)
Total Cost:
58,470,625 XAF
($99,368)
CIF Value:$99,171
Customs Duties and Taxes:
Basic Customs Duty (30%): 17,506,235 XAF ($29,751)
Additional Duty (12.5%): 11,911,489 XAF ($20,243)
GST/VAT (19.25%): 16,665,964 XAF ($28,323)
Total Customs Duties & Taxes:46,083,689 XAF ($78,317)
Customs Duty & Tax Percentage:79%
Service and Handling:
Premium Import Service (2.95%): 3,080,994 XAF ($5,236)
Destination Handling: 976,786 XAF ($1,660)
Total Cost:
108,496,174 XAF
($184,384)
CIF Value:$58,452
Customs Duties and Taxes:
Basic Customs Duty (30%): 10,318,623 XAF ($17,536)
Additional Duty (12.5%): 7,021,088 XAF ($11,932)
GST/VAT (19.25%): 9,823,169 XAF ($16,694)
Total Customs Duties & Taxes:27,162,879 XAF ($46,162)
Customs Duty & Tax Percentage:79%
Service and Handling:
Premium Import Service (2.95%): 1,815,880 XAF ($3,086)
Destination Handling: 976,786 XAF ($1,660)
Total Cost:
64,350,169 XAF
($109,360)
CIF Value:$70,776
Customs Duties and Taxes:
Basic Customs Duty (30%): 12,494,030 XAF ($21,233)
Additional Duty (12.5%): 8,500,977 XAF ($14,447)
GST/VAT (19.25%): 11,893,837 XAF ($20,213)
Total Customs Duties & Taxes:32,888,844 XAF ($55,893)
Customs Duty & Tax Percentage:79%
Service and Handling:
Premium Import Service (2.95%): 2,198,945 XAF ($3,737)
Destination Handling: 976,786 XAF ($1,660)
Total Cost:
77,710,949 XAF
($132,066)
CIF Value:$85,305
Customs Duties and Taxes:
Basic Customs Duty (30%): 15,058,975 XAF ($25,592)
Additional Duty (12.5%): 10,246,246 XAF ($17,413)
GST/VAT (19.25%): 14,335,801 XAF ($24,363)
Total Customs Duties & Taxes:39,641,022 XAF ($67,368)
Customs Duty & Tax Percentage:79%
Service and Handling:
Premium Import Service (2.95%): 2,650,267 XAF ($4,504)
Destination Handling: 976,786 XAF ($1,660)
Total Cost:
93,463,678 XAF
($158,837)

All left-hand-drive cars Available offers

Here is the full landed cost of one car, a 2025 Toyota Tacoma shipped from the USA to Cameroon, worked out on 9 November 2026 with the customs rules in force that day. It lands at 43,568,171 XAF (about US$74,042), and duties and taxes come to 58.6% of its CIF value.

2025 Toyota Tacoma (LHD)

USACameroon

Calculated 9 November 2026

Landed cost of a 2025 Toyota Tacoma imported from USA to Cameroon, in XAF with US dollars
Item	Share of CIF	Amount
Vehicle priceIPAS price for a car sourced in the USA		22,301,311 XAFUS$37,900
Shipping and insuranceUSA to Cameroon		3,779,454 XAFUS$6,423
CIF valueCost, insurance and freight: the customs value		26,080,766 XAFUS$44,323
Customs duties and taxes
Basic customs duty (30%)30% of CIF	30% of CIF	7,824,289 XAFUS$13,297
Additional duty (1%)Base or related charges differ from CIF; see the duty structure above3.4% of CIF	3.4% of CIF	873,811 XAFUS$1,485
GST/VAT (19.25%)Base or related charges differ from CIF; see the duty structure above25.3% of CIF	25.3% of CIF	6,592,126 XAFUS$11,203
Total duties and taxes58.6% of CIF	58.6% of CIF	15,290,226 XAFUS$25,985
Service and handling
Premium Import ServiceOptional end-to-end import management by IPAS		1,220,394 XAFUS$2,074
Destination handlingPort terminal and customs clearance handling		976,786 XAFUS$1,660
Total landed cost		43,568,171 XAFUS$74,042

Exchange rate used: 1 USD = 588.4251 XAF. These are the figures for this exact car. Yours will change with the price, engine, fuel, age, origin and port, and the Premium Import Service is optional.

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FAQ

USA to Cameroon shipping questions

With IPAS Express, shipping one car from the USA to Cameroon costs from $5,078 port to port in its own 20ft container, with sea transit of 22-38 days. Import duty and taxes in Cameroon are paid on arrival and are not included.

Yes. Cameroon drives on the right and requires left-hand-drive vehicles, so US-market cars are the right steering side. Right-hand-drive cars are restricted.

No import age limit was found in the 2026 finance law or the customs circular we reviewed. Age is taxed instead: a used passenger car up to 2,500 cc over 12 years old pays excise of 12.5% plus 5% communal centimes, and older or larger cars pay 25%.

Customs duty is 30% of the CIF value, VAT is 19.25%, and excise is 0%, 12.5% or 25% depending on engine size and age. Smaller levies add 1% special excise, 1% TCI, 0.05% OHADA and a 1% computer fee. A new car up to 2,500 cc totals about 58.63% of CIF.

Ocean transit takes 22-38 days depending on the US port. Allow a few extra days for export documents, loading, discharge at Douala and customs clearance.

Use the port closest to the car. IPAS Express loads from New York, Savannah, Miami, Houston and Los Angeles, all discharging at Douala.

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