APIs shipped to Cameroon
Zemixal supplies 385 products from its APIs range to buyers in Cameroon. Locally, the main users are in oil refining, aluminium smelting and agro-processing (cocoa, coffee, palm oil). Regular consignments go to industrial centres such as Douala, Edéa and Limbe. Typical customers for this division are finished dosage formulators, generic dossier developers and veterinary drug manufacturers.
Supplying APIs to Cameroon
By sea, containers and LCL lots take roughly 28–38 days to Douala and Kribi. Air cargo to Douala (DLA) takes 4–7 days, which suits small and urgent packs. The relevant authority is Ministry of Public Health – DPML. Our export desk lines up the COA, GHS SDS and shipping documents to match. Common grades for this division are IP, BP, USP and Ph. Eur..
Grades in this division
Pharma compliance in Cameroon
| Authority | Ministry of Public Health – DPML |
|---|---|
| Seaports | Douala, Kribi |
| Airports | Douala (DLA), Yaoundé Nsimalen (NSI) |
| Dangerous goods | IMDG by sea, IATA DGR by air |
Sea imports generally need an electronic cargo tracking note (BESC/ECTN), and declarations are lodged through the national single window. Some goods may also be subject to pre-shipment inspection or conformity checks, so confirm requirements with the importer before booking. Pharmaceutical ingredients are overseen by the pharmacy directorate (DPML) of the Ministry of Public Health. Hazardous chemicals may require authorisation from MINEPDED, the environment ministry. Documents are usually in French. Dangerous goods follow IMDG or IATA rules.
From order to delivery
- 1–2 daysQuote and document set agreed
Price, pack sizes, Incoterm and the paperwork list are confirmed in writing.
- 3–7 daysPacking for export
Stock items are packed in UN-rated drums or cartons. Made-to-order material adds its own lead time.
- 1–3 daysExport clearance at Nhava Sheva or Mundra
Shipping bill filed, dangerous goods declared under IMDG where needed.
- 28–38 daysOcean transit to Douala
Port-to-port time depends on the vessel schedule and any transhipment.
- 2–5 daysImport clearance
Your broker clears the goods against local rules. Chemical oversight: MINEPDED (Ministry of Environment, Nature Protection & Sustainable Development).
Indicative total by sea: 35–55 days
By air: about 8–17 days in total.
Documents for Cameroon
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
- Certificate of Origin
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Safety Data Sheet (16-section GHS)
- Electronic cargo tracking note (BESC/ECTN)
- Ministry of Public Health authorisation for APIs where applicable
- Pre-shipment inspection / conformity certificate where applicable
- Dangerous Goods Declaration (IMDG/IATA) where applicable
Categories in APIs
A selection we ship to Cameroon
A rotating sample from the division. Every product in the catalogue can be quoted for this destination.