Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Washington, District of Columbia to Douala

The cost of shipping a car from the USA to Cameroon depends on departure port, shipping method, and vehicle type. RORO shipping typically costs $1,200 – $1,700, while container shipping ranges from $1,800 – $2,500. Customs charges include 10% import duty, 18% VAT, and excise taxes depending on engine capacity.

N.B: Custom duty in Cameroon is calculated by multiplying the assessed value or “valeur imposable” (FOB value + Fret) by 91% for cars less than 15 years or 107% for cars older than 15 years.

The cheapest way to ship a car internationally is generally Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO), where cars drive onto and off the ship, costing around $900-$2,500+ depending on destination, as it avoids packaging and crane costs. For more protection, Shared Container shipping (grouping cars) is the next cheapest, while booking through platforms like Shiply or using companies with price matching, like SGT Auto Transport or Sherpa, can also find competitive rates.