Cameroon: transit BESC suspended for cargo to Chad and the Central African Republic
Cameroon has temporarily stopped requiring its own BESC for transit cargo moving through Douala to Chad or the Central African Republic.
Key points
- Concerned corridors: Douala – N’Djamena (Chad) and Douala – Bangui (Central African Republic).
- Only the Cameroon transit BESC is suspended. The destination country’s own requirements stay in force.
- Cargo for Cameroon, Chad or the Central African Republic still needs the BESC of its destination.
Summary of the notice cited below. Rules change; check the requirement for your shipment before loading.
Updates for Cameroon, Chad, Central African Republic
BESCChad: 100% penalty for a BESC issued after shipmentCargo to or from Chad must be covered by a BESC issued before shipment. Since 1 January 2026, a BESC issued afterwards to regularise the cargo at the port of discharge carries a penalty equal to 100% of the BESC amount.
BESCCameroon: BESC also required for transit cargo from 1 January 2026From 1 January 2026, Cameroon requires a BESC not only for imports but also for all transit shipments to or through Cameroon.- BESCCameroon: FIMEX registration or special import authorisation for RoRo vehiclesFrom 1 May 2025, the Cameroon National Shippers’ Council requires, for RoRo vehicles, either proof of FIMEX registration (importers/exporters file) or a valid special import authorisation before the final certificate is issued.