The Cameroon Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Artisanal has organized a training seminar for economic operators and stakeholders involved in the dematerialization of foreign trade. The seminar, which took place on September 29, 2026, in Douala, aimed to educate participants on the computerized processing of preferential certificates of origin. The training was conducted via video conference with a Chinese trainer. The initiative is part of a new measure introduced by the Chinese government on May 1, 2026, allowing Cameroonian operators to export goods to China with customs exemption.
The measure applies to 53 countries, including Cameroon, that do business with China. According to Denis Kamaleu, Director of Promotion and Cooperation at the Cameroon Chamber of Commerce, the training was necessary to familiarize operators with the dematerialized platform developed by the Chinese government for issuing certificates of origin at zero customs duty. The certificate of origin is a document that accompanies goods abroad and is essential for international trade. The training aimed to enhance the competitiveness of Cameroonian products in the Chinese market.
The dematerialization platform developed by the Chinese customs authority allows for the electronic issuance of certificates of origin, streamlining the process and reducing bureaucracy. The platform is part of China's efforts to simplify trade procedures and increase cooperation with other countries. By using the platform, Cameroonian operators can now easily obtain certificates of origin and export goods to China with customs exemption, making their products more competitive in the Chinese market.
The training seminar was well-attended by economic operators and stakeholders involved in international trade. Participants were able to ask questions and clarify doubts about the new procedure. According to Denis Kamaleu, the training was a success, and the Chamber of Commerce is committed to providing support to operators to help them navigate the new system. The initiative is expected to boost Cameroonian exports to China and increase economic cooperation between the two countries.
The new measure introduced by the Chinese government is part of a broader effort to increase trade cooperation with African countries. China has been Cameroon's leading trading partner for several years, and the two countries have strengthened economic ties in recent years. The training seminar is a positive step towards enhancing trade relations between Cameroon and China, and it is expected to have a positive impact on the country's economy.
The Cameroon Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Artisanal plays a crucial role in promoting trade and economic development in the country. The Chamber provides support to economic operators and stakeholders involved in international trade, and it works closely with the government to promote trade cooperation with other countries. The training seminar on the computerized processing of preferential certificates of origin is part of the Chamber's efforts to enhance the competitiveness of Cameroonian products in the global market.
The training seminar has been well-received by economic operators and stakeholders involved in international trade. The initiative is expected to increase Cameroonian exports to China and enhance economic cooperation between the two countries. With the new dematerialized platform, operators can now easily obtain certificates of origin and export goods to China with customs exemption, making their products more competitive in the Chinese market.
Key points
- - The Cameroon Chamber of Commerce has trained operators on the computerized processing of preferential certificates of origin for international trade with China. - The training aimed to familiarize operators with the dematerialized platform developed by the Chinese government for issuing certificates of origin at zero customs duty. - The initiative is expected to boost Cameroonian exports to China and increase economic cooperation between the two countries.
