0:00What can you actually import?
0:02Most countries sort goods into three groups.
0:06Free goods can be imported without special permission,
0:09beyond the normal customs formalities.
0:13Controlled goods need an extra certificate,
0:16technical visa or ministry approval before or at import,
0:20commonly for reasons of health, safety,
0:24security or protecting local industry.
0:27Prohibited goods cannot be imported at all, or only under very narrow exceptions.
0:34Never assume a product is free simply because it is easy to buy on a sourcing
0:39platform.
0:40Check the official list for your destination country before you commit
0:45money to a product idea.
0:48These are commonly controlled or prohibited,
0:51even when they are listed for sale online.
0:54Counterfeit goods, and weapons and ammunition.
0:57Specific chemicals, and some telecommunications equipment.
1:02Certain used items, and particular categories of food or medicine.
1:08Cameroon uses the same three groups.
1:10Free products.
1:12Products needing a technical visa or certificate of conformity from a competent
1:17ministry,
1:19for example for health or security.
1:22And prohibited products.
1:23Used goods, such as vehicles, electronics and clothing,
1:27are treated differently from new goods,
1:30so check those rules specifically.
1:33Always check the official list before you pay.