Sending a parcel to Cameroon
Prices, delivery times, customs rules and the best carriers for shipping a parcel to Cameroon. Independent comparison updated 2026.
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Summary
At a glance
A parcel to Cameroon arrives in 14–25 days (standard) or DHL/FedEx Express 5–9 days (express). The country is outside the EU: VAT applies from 0 €, customs duty from the first euro. Best carriers: dhl-express, fedex, ups.
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Sending a parcel to Cameroon
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Summary
A parcel to Cameroon arrives in 14–25 days (standard) or DHL/FedEx Express 5–9 days (express). The country is outside the EU: VAT applies from 0 €, customs duty from the first euro. Best carriers: dhl-express, fedex, ups.
- Region
- africa
- EU
- No
- Currency
- XAF
- Standard delivery
- 14–25 days
- Express delivery
- DHL/FedEx Express 5–9 days
- Customs duty from
- From the first euro
- VAT
- from 0 €
- CN23 required
- Yes
Carrier comparison
Carriers for Cameroon
Parcel 10 kg to Cameroon: standard 112 € · express 235 €. Indicative band for the country, not an individual carrier price list.
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DHL Expresscarrier- Typical transit time
- DHL/FedEx Express 5–9 days express
- Price · 10 kg
- 235 € over the 70 kg limit
Fastest for non-EU destinations · Network across 220 countries and territories
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FedExcarrier- Typical transit time
- 14–25 days standard
- Price · 10 kg
- 112 € over the 68 kg limit
Strong USA and Asia network · Fast intercontinental delivery (2–4 days)
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UPScarrier- Typical transit time
- 14–25 days standard
- Price · 10 kg
- 112 € over the 70 kg limit
Worldwide coverage in 220+ countries · UPS Saver express service (1–3 days outside EU)
No carrier in this overview offers this handover option.
Price by weight
Price by weight
Price curve for a parcel to Cameroon
Values are averages of the cheapest standard and fastest express service. Actual price depends on the carrier.
Prices by weight
Indicative prices and delivery time
| Weight | Standard shipping — balanced choice. Parcel typically arrives in 2–5 business days. Includes tracking. | Express shipping — priority handling and delivery in 1–2 business days. Surcharge is typically 50–150 % over standard. |
|---|---|---|
| 2 kg | 44 € | 92 € |
| 5 kg | 70 € | 148 € |
| 10 kg | 112 € | 235 € |
Prices are indicative, the actual amount depends on the carrier, exchange rate and seasonal surcharges. See the carrier comparison table below for exact numbers.
Customs
Cameroon: no de minimis — everything is subject to CEMAC CET duty (0–30%) and TVA 19.25%. Customs authority: Direction Générale des Douanes et Droits Indirects (DGDDI Cameroun). Customs clearance in Douala/Yaoundé takes 5–21 days.
Required documents
- Waybill / AWB
- Commercial invoice in French or English
- CN22 is a simplified customs declaration for parcels up to 2 kg and €270 in value. Completed at the post office or generated by the carrier. Without CN22, the parcel may be held at customs.
Prohibited items
These items cannot be shipped to Cameroon.
- Weapons and ammunition (without authorisation)
- Narcotics
- Pornographic material
- Counterfeit goods
- CITES products
- Rough diamonds without certificate
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Data accuracy
Indicative information — verify at source
Shipping prices, delivery times and customs limits change over time and may differ by carrier, volume and season. Values on this page are indicative — they help you decide which carrier to pick, not to calculate a binding price. Before shipping, always verify current rates and conditions with the chosen carrier and the customs authority of Cameroon.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does delivery to Cameroon take?
A standard parcel takes 14–25 days. DHL Express or FedEx deliver in 5–9 working days. Customs clearance at the port of Douala (main entry point) takes 5–21 days — DHL Express has its own customs team to shorten this. Parcels to Yaoundé (the capital) are faster by air.
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