How much import duty and VAT on a Tesla Model Y (Shanghai-built) in Cameroon?

Taxes and fees total about $15,048 on a CIF value of $38,597: Import duty 15% (BEV) $5,790, VAT 19.25% $8,544, CEMAC integration tax (TCI) 1% $386, ECCAS integration contribution (CCI) 0.4% $154, Customs IT fee (RI) 0.45% $174.

What is the landed (DDP) price of a Tesla Model Y (Shanghai-built) in Cameroon?

About $54,195 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.

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Tesla Model Y (Shanghai-built) to Cameroon: what it costs landed

Reference ex-works price $30,750 (EXW, new car). Below: every step from the dealer's yard to a registered car in Cameroon, computed by our rules engine — sources and verification dates included.

$54,195DDP delivered duty paid · per car· CIF $38,597· Sea/land freight reference $6200 per car

Cheaper per car when several ship together — quoted per order

Ex-works price	$30,750
+ Export handling (arranged by LandedCar)	$1,341
= FOB	$32,091
+ Freight & insurance (insurance 0.8%)	$6,506
CIF · per car	$38,597
+ Inland transport in destination	$200
DAP · per car	$38,797
+ Import duty 15% (BEV)	$5,790
+ VAT 19.25%	$8,544
+ CEMAC integration tax (TCI) 1%	$386
+ ECCAS integration contribution (CCI) 0.4%	$154
+ Customs IT fee (RI) 0.45%	$174
= Landed costs total	$15,048
+ Service fee (LandedCar)	$350
DDP delivered duty paid · per car	$54,195

Recalculate with your own price → Reference price — change it in the calculator

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.