How much import duty and VAT on a BYD Dolphin in Cameroon?

Taxes and fees total about $8,778 on a CIF value of $22,515: Import duty 15% (BEV) $3,377, VAT 19.25% $4,984, CEMAC integration tax (TCI) 1% $225, ECCAS integration contribution (CCI) 0.4% $90, Customs IT fee (RI) 0.45% $101.

What is the landed (DDP) price of a BYD Dolphin in Cameroon?

About $31,843 per car at a reference ex-works price of $ — see the breakdown above; use the calculator with your own price.

Who handles shipping and customs?

LandedCar buys the car from the Chinese dealer and handles export to CIF at your port; customs clearance and registration are done by you or by a provider you choose from the directory.

← Importing a car from China to Cameroon: full landed-cost guide 2026

BYD Dolphin to Cameroon: what it costs landed

Today’s quote: from $16,136 FOB China port (new car, quoted 09-21). Below: every step from there to a registered car in Cameroon, computed by our rules engine — sources and verification dates included.

$31,843DDP delivered duty paid · per car· CIF $22,515· Sea/land freight reference $6200 per car

Cheaper per car when several ship together — quoted per order

Ex-works price	$14,794
+ Export handling (arranged by LandedCar)	$1,342
= FOB	$16,136
+ Freight & insurance (insurance 0.8%)	$6,379
CIF · per car	$22,515
+ Inland transport in destination	$200
DAP · per car	$22,715
+ Import duty 15% (BEV)	$3,377
+ VAT 19.25%	$4,984
+ CEMAC integration tax (TCI) 1%	$225
+ ECCAS integration contribution (CCI) 0.4%	$90
+ Customs IT fee (RI) 0.45%	$101
= Landed costs total	$8,778
+ Service fee (LandedCar)	$350
DDP delivered duty paid · per car	$31,843

Recalculate with your own price → Live quote of 09-21 — prices move; confirm before ordering

Can this car get in?

• Who can import: Individuals and companies may import; customs values cars on minimum reference prices
• For 2025–2026 new battery-electric cars are taxed on half their customs value (effective duty about 15%) and are exempt from excise
• Excise: none up to 12 years old, 12.5% for 12–20 years, 25% above 20 years
• Used cars are taxed on customs minimum reference values (Argus douanier / COSMOS)

Rules and sources

CEMAC common external tariff, category 4: 30% duty on passenger cars, on CIF ↗ verified 2026-09-20
2025–2026: 50% reduction of the customs value and excise exemption for new battery-electric cars ↗ official 2026-09-20
Excise 0% up to 12 years, 12.5% for 12–20 years, 25% above 20 years ↗ verified 2026-09-20
VAT: statutory 17.5% plus a 10% municipal surcharge = 19.25% overall ↗ official 2026-09-20

Main port of entry is Douala. Passenger cars incur a 30% baseline tariff and a 19.25% comprehensive VAT, totaling over 55% of CIF. EVs enjoy a 50% customs value reduction and excise exemption. Be aware that customs strictly uses the COSMOS valuation system and vehicles older than 12 years face high excise penalties.

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Indicative figures: exchange rates, freight and tax rules change; what customs actually charges and the quote LandedCar confirms prevail. Free and not a basis for refunds or claims — see Terms.