Cameroon Tariff Rates 2026: 10% on US Imports
As of 2026-09-14, US imports from Cameroon carry an effective tariff of about 10%. This combines the 10% Section 301 forced-labor baseline (which replaced Section 122 on July 24, 2026) applied to countries without a separate deal, with Section 232 metals tariffs of 50% on steel and 50% on aluminum charged separately. The rate fell from 11% after the Supreme Court struck down the IEEPA tariffs in February 2026, so importers who paid the higher rate between April 2025 and February 2026 may qualify for refunds. The 10% Section 122 tariff (effective Feb 24, 2026) expired at its 150-day limit on July 24, 2026 and was replaced the same day by the Section 301 forced-labor tariff (10%, or 12.5% for higher-tier economies).
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Paid IEEPA duty on imports from Cameroon in 2025–early 2026?
The Supreme Court struck down IEEPA reciprocal (and fentanyl/trafficking) tariffs on February 20, 2026. The Importer of Record — or the licensed broker who filed the original entries — can seek that IEEPA layer back through CBP’s CAPE process. This is not a consumer check, and it is not a guaranteed amount.
- Who can file: the original Importer of Record (or that entry’s filing broker), not the retail customer.
- Window: IEEPA duties collected from early 2025 through February 24, 2026 (reciprocal rates generally from April 2025; China/Canada/Mexico fentanyl layers started earlier).
- Not refundable: Section 232 (steel/aluminum/autos), China Section 301, MFN base duty, or the current Section 301 forced-labor tariff / EU 15% deal rate.
Illustrative example only: $50,000 of IEEPA-period imports from Cameroon at the published 11% IEEPA rate carried about $5,500 of IEEPA duty. That IEEPA layer — plus statutory interest (6–7% compounded daily under 19 CFR 24.36) — is what CAPE can refund. Your actual figure comes from your 7501s, not this example.
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Section 232 rates shown apply to articles wholly of steel, aluminum, or copper. Since the April 6, 2026 restructuring, qualifying derivative products are dutied at 25% on their full customs value rather than 50%. Verify your product’s classification — the exact 232 treatment depends on HTS code and metal content.
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Cameroon Import Tariff Overview
Imports from Cameroon carry a 10% baseline tariff — the Section 301 forced-labor reciprocal tariff (standard tier) that replaced the expired 10% Section 122 surcharge on July 24, 2026. That is down modestly from the 11% IEEPA reciprocal rate applied before the February 20, 2026 Supreme Court ruling.
The US and Cameroon have no bilateral FTA, and Cameroon was terminated from AGOA in 2020 over human-rights concerns, removing the duty-free preference it once enjoyed. Cameroon is a Central African commodity exporter with cocoa, crude oil, and timber leading its US-bound trade.
Key Products Imported from Cameroon
The US mainly imports cocoa and cocoa products, crude oil, timber and sawnwood, aluminum, bananas, and coffee from Cameroon. Cocoa and petroleum dominate the trade.
Recent Changes
The 10% Section 122 rate expired July 24, 2026 and was replaced by the Section 301 forced-labor tariff at a 10% base, an 11-to-10 easing from the pre-ruling IEEPA rate. De minimis is eliminated for all shipments, and with AGOA eligibility terminated since 2020, most Cameroonian goods pay full MFN duty plus the 10% base rather than entering duty-free.
Tips for Importers
Do not assume AGOA treatment — Cameroon's eligibility was terminated in 2020, so budget for full MFN duty plus the 10% base on cocoa, timber, and aluminum. Crude oil carries a very low or zero MFN rate, and importers who paid the 11% IEEPA rate on Cameroonian goods in 2025 should check those entries for eligibility from the post-SCOTUS refund pool.
How Are US Tariffs on Cameroon Imports Calculated?
US import duties on goods from Cameroon are determined by multiple overlapping tariff authorities. The base layer is the 10% Section 301 forced-labor tariff, which replaced the expired 10% Section 122 tariff on July 24, 2026 and applies to most countries without a separate trade deal. Section 232 tariffs of 50% on steel and 50% on aluminum apply to metals imports, regardless of the forced-labor tariff.
To calculate the total duty on a specific import from Cameroon, use our US import duty calculator or landed cost calculator for a complete estimate including Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) and Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF). You can also compare Cameroon rates with other countries to evaluate sourcing alternatives.
Already importing from Cameroon? If you paid IEEPA duty in 2025–early 2026, start with how to claim an IEEPA refund, the tariff-refunds hub, and CAPE refund status. And if you re-export or manufacture with imported goods, duty drawback can recover up to 99% of eligible duties — a separate program from CAPE.
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