Bagged plaster
STAFFMED and other building plaster in bags, shipped since 2021 in campaigns, in 20-foot containers.
MEDGYP plaster Plaster and casting fibres
MARKETS · CAMEROON
Importing into Cameroon from Tunisia: BESC, conformity and the ports of Douala and Kribi
MWB TRADING has shipped regularly to Cameroon since 2021, mostly from Sfax and otherwise from Radès (Tunis), to the port of Douala; cables were also delivered to Kribi in 2023. We supply distributors and contractors with plaster, white cement, calcium carbonate, electrical cables, tiles, conduit and PVC fittings.
This guide sets out the verified points for importing into Cameroon: the electronic cargo tracking note (BESC), the import declaration on the single window, ANOR’s pre-shipment conformity assessment and the common external tariff applied since January 2026. Public reports from 2022 to 2024 show some of our loads for Douala and Kribi.
- BESC
- required for goods bound for Cameroon; issued by the Cameroon National Shippers’ Council (CNCC) and validated before the vessel arrives
- PECAE
- pre-shipment conformity assessment: the ANOR certificate of conformity is required for customs clearance
- GUCE
- foreign trade single window: above a value threshold, the import declaration is opened there online, before shipment
- CEEAC-CEMAC CET
- common external tariff applied in Cameroon since 1 January 2026: customs duties from 0 to 40% depending on the product, excluding VAT
- Douala · Kribi
- our ports of arrival, mostly Douala; Kribi is the country’s only deep-water port
- Sfax · Radès
- our departure ports in Tunisia, mostly Sfax; regular shipments since 2021
Sources: Cameroon National Shippers’ Council, statement of 15 June 2026; Germany Trade & Invest (December 2025) and the US Department of Commerce (April 2026) for the BESC, single window and documents; PECAE guides of the inspection bodies appointed by ANOR (2021 and 2025); Cameroon customs, reported in the press in January 2026, for the common external tariff; Logistics Cluster for the ports; our export declarations and bills of lading. Checked in October 2026; to be confirmed with your freight forwarder before each shipment.
PRODUCT RANGES
The ranges we ship to Cameroon
MWB TRADING has shipped regularly to Cameroon since 2021, from Sfax and Radès (Tunis), to Douala and Kribi. These product families appear in our loads; the catalogue pages detail the available references.
White cement and calcium carbonate
Bagged white cement and calcium carbonate, loaded in 20-foot containers, on their own or with plaster.
Calcium carbonateElectrical cables
Electrical cables loaded in Radès (Tunis) for Douala, and for Kribi in 2023, on their own or with other products.
Electrical cablesTiles, conduit and PVC fittings
Tiles on pallets, electrical conduit in rolls and PVC fittings, loaded together or with plaster in the same containers.
Floor and wall tiles ICTA corrugated conduit PVC pipes and fittingsALSO AVAILABLE
The ranges we also offer for Cameroon
These families complement our loads for Douala and Kribi: they can travel in the same containers as plaster, tiles or cables. The catalogue pages detail the references.
Tile adhesives and sealants
Tile adhesives for floor and wall tiles, grouts, sealants and foams, in bags or cartridges, to be loaded with the tiles in the same container.
Tile adhesives Adhesives, sealants and foamsWaterproofing membranes and products
Bituminous membranes in rolls, emulsions and waterproofing products for flat roofs, foundations and wet rooms, in a full container or with other building materials.
Waterproofing membranes Waterproofing and building productsWiring devices and LED lighting
Switches, sockets, weatherproof boxes, LED lamps and luminaires for buildings, to be grouped with cables and conduit. Include the references and operating voltage in your enquiry.
Electrical wiring devices Lighting and luminairesHDPE and PPR pipes
HDPE pipes for water supply, PPR pipes and fittings for sanitary plumbing, to be grouped with PVC fittings. State the diameters, pressure ratings and lengths.
HDPE pipes and fittings PPR pipes and fittingsOUR SHIPMENTS
Our loads for Cameroon
The most recent reports of our loads for Douala and Kribi, showing the products, packaging and container loading.
STAFFMED plaster
Bagged STAFFMED plaster: shipped from Tunis to Douala in May and August 2024.
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PVC pipes & electrical cables
PVC pipes and electrical cable coils: prepared and shipped from Sfax to Douala in December 2023.
View the report
Plaster & PVC accessories
Bagged plaster, coiled conduits and boxes of electrical equipment: shipped from Sfax to Douala in October 2023.
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Tiles & electrical conduits
Pallets of tiles and coiled electrical conduits: prepared and loaded in Sfax for Douala in March 2023.
View the report
STAFFDECO S90 plaster
STAFFDECO S90 plaster bags and loading views, shipped from Sfax to Douala in December 2023.
View the report
Fibre tow
Batches of fibre tow prepared in a warehouse and loaded for Douala, shipped from Valencia in April 2023.
View the reportLOGISTICS AND DOCUMENTS
Importing through the ports of Douala and Kribi
Ports and routes
Most of our shipments leave from Sfax, the others from Radès (Tunis), and arrive at Douala, Cameroon’s main port; Kribi, the country’s only deep-water port, also received our cables in 2023. Douala is also our transit port for Chad and the Central African Republic. For delivery inland, state the receiving location.
Loading formats
Bagged plaster, white cement and calcium carbonate travel in 20-foot containers. Mixed loads of plaster and conduit leave in 20-foot or 40-foot containers, often High Cube. The number of bags per container depends on the reference and the permitted load: it is confirmed in the offer.
Import documents
Goods bound for Cameroon must be covered by a BESC issued by the Cameroon National Shippers’ Council (CNCC): it is prepared from loading in Tunisia, must be validated before the vessel arrives, and its number appears on the bill of lading. For goods in transit to Chad and the Central African Republic, the requirement has been suspended since 15 June 2026, until further notice. Above a value threshold, the importer opens an import declaration (DI) on the foreign trade single window (GUCE) before shipment. The file also includes the commercial invoice, in French or English, a detailed packing list, a transport insurance certificate and, on request, a certificate of origin.
Inspection and conformity
Most commercial shipments fall under the pre-shipment conformity assessment programme (PECAE) of the Standards and Quality Agency (ANOR): an appointed body inspects the goods in the country of export, then ANOR issues the certificate of conformity required for customs clearance. Goods arriving without this certificate cannot be regularised by an inspection at destination. Cement products that do not comply with the regulations in force are excluded. Value and tariff classification are also checked by the approved inspection company, which issues a report for customs.
What to specify
Plaster, white cement or calcium carbonate reference and quantity, cable cross-sections, tile formats, conduit diameters and fitting types, preferred port of arrival, receiving location and unloading conditions.
Availability, transport, lead times and documents are confirmed in each offer.
YOUR ENQUIRY FOR CAMEROON
Let’s prepare your next load for Douala.
State your products, quantities and receiving location. Cameroon is already selected; you can change it.
Chat on WhatsAppYOUR QUESTIONS
Your questions about importing into Cameroon from Tunisia
Is the BESC mandatory for Douala and Kribi?
Yes, for goods bound for Cameroon. Issued by the Cameroon National Shippers’ Council, it is prepared from loading and must be validated before the vessel arrives. For goods in transit to Chad or the Central African Republic, the requirement has been suspended since 15 June 2026, until further notice.
Is a certificate of conformity required?
Yes, for most commercial shipments: ANOR’s PECAE programme provides for an inspection in the country of export, followed by a certificate of conformity required for customs clearance. The process can be started by the importer in Cameroon or by the supplier, and the inspection takes place before shipment. State the required standards in your enquiry.
Which customs duties apply since 2026?
Since 1 January 2026, Cameroon has applied the CEEAC-CEMAC common external tariff: customs duties range from 0 to 40% depending on the product. VAT and excise duties remain national. Your freight forwarder calculates the duties from the invoice and the tariff classification.
Can you deliver to Kribi instead of Douala?
Yes: we have already delivered cables there, in 2023. Kribi is Cameroon’s only deep-water port. State the preferred port in your enquiry: feasibility and conditions are confirmed in the offer.
Can you combine several products in one container?
Yes. Tiles, conduit and PVC fittings have already been shipped together or with plaster; white cement and calcium carbonate travel on their own or with plaster. The load is agreed with you in the offer.
Can you ship a large quantity in several lots?
Yes. In 2024, STAFFMED plaster was shipped in successive lots, in May and then in August. The schedule for each lot is agreed with you in the offer.
