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Cameroon BESC

Bordereau Electronique de Suivi des Cargaisons

Processing Time
1-3 working days
Penalty
Substantial fines and possible cargo rejection
Region
Central Africa

Cameroon mandates BESC for all commercial shipments entering its ports. The certificate must be validated before the vessel arrives at Douala or Kribi ports.

Destination ports

DoualaKribi

What is BESC?

Bordereau Electronique de Suivi des Cargaisons is required for all commercial shipments to Cameroon. The certificate ensures proper tracking and monitoring of imported goods through customs.

Required documents

  • Commercial Invoice
  • Bill of Lading
  • Freight Invoice
  • Packing List

Key facts

  • Two main ports: Douala and the newer Kribi deep-water port
  • BESC is mandatory for both sea and some air shipments
  • Also serves as transit for landlocked countries like Chad and CAR

Penalty: Substantial fines and possible cargo rejection

Validity: Required before vessel arrival

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Related countries: Central Africa

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