Single Window Systems
In the OIC Member States
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Coverage of Trade Procedures and Formalities
The e-GUCE SW provides an interface between traders and their representatives and
government entities, including entities mandated by a statutory act, such as the Inspection
Companies. It covers regulatory procedures related to the clearance of goods upon arrival or
departure from several ministries (MINEPIC, MINADER, MINFOF, MINMIDT, MINSANTE and
MINEP, SGS60. It is expected that the new generation will integrate all government agencies and
procedures and allow traders to create a complete set of documents for Customs submission.
The e-GUCE enables traders to submit and request government approvals and documents for
general and specific trade transactions at the import, export and transit of goods – se
Table 16: Cameroon e-GUCE Single Window Services
Inventory of Business Processes / services
Submission of Cargo manifest to Customs Authorities, Port Authority and terminal Handlers
Request for Export and Import Authorizations, Licenses, Certificates and exemptions, including request for
inspection certificate of used cars, and the preferential Certificate of Origin (currently still in test mode).
Payment of customs duties and taxes and payment of Port fees (Douala)
Request for Harmonized Insurance Certificate61
Electronic Tracking of Cargo in the port
Trader Registration
Submission of advance cargo information to EU
Issuance of Container Stuffing certificate (certificate d’empotage)
Customs and tax fees simulator
Exchange of the Verification Certificate for Import with SGS.
Notification of vessel arrival
Submission of Cargo tracking note
Source: Authors
The e-GUCE integrates the cargo tracking note 62, which is issued by an external system. In
addition, selected transport and logistics services are available, namely electronic tracking in
the port, vessel arrival notification, and the de-stuffing certificate. This port related services are
currently limited to the Port of Douala. The payment service allows banks to register the
collection of the payment (port fees and customs duties and taxes) in the system, but the
60 SGS delivers the import declaration DI-PVI) and the Valuation Certificate (AVI)
61 The insurance certificate is obligatory for all importation of goods exceeding 500,000 FCFA FOB value. Loi No. 75/14 du 8
December 1975 and Decret No 76/334 dzu 6 Aout 1976
62 Bordereau éléctronique du suivi de cargaison (BESC)