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Container being loaded with different types of labelled clothing bales

Cameroon

Used clothing bales for importers in Cameroon (Douala)

Cameroon imported about 73,000 tonnes of used clothing in 2025 — roughly 3,000 containers through the Port of Douala — and more than 150,000 people earn a living reselling it (figures quoted in June 2026). Tell us your categories, grade and container and we reply with a written offer.

Ports and routing

Sea freight to Douala; Kribi is shown on the map for orientation. Tell us your Incoterm and clearing agent.

Documents for Cameroon

The standard export file for each container, plus what this destination is known to require. The final list is confirmed with your offer.

  • Cargo tracking note (BESC), required before loading
  • Bill of lading (B/L)
  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list per bale
  • Certificate of origin
  • Fumigation or disinfection certificate
  • Verified gross mass (VGM)

Cargo tracking requirement from a commercial summary of February 2026; we confirm it with the destination's shippers' council for each shipment.

Import rules to check

Used textiles and clothing must be accompanied by a disinfection or fumigation certificate. Commercial shipments with an FOB value of 2 million FCFA or more fall under ANOR's PECAE conformity assessment programme, and used clothing is not among the exemptions. Shipments also need a BESC cargo tracking note before loading. Confirm current requirements with ANOR, Cameroon customs and your clearing agent.

This information is for orientation only. Import rules change; confirm current requirements with the competent authority and your clearing agent before ordering.

Local terminology

Friperie; bales are described by category, weight and grade.

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