RESTRICTEDWORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/C/W/245/Add.2
29 March 2001
(01-1545)
Council for Trade in Goods
18 April 2001Original:  French
WAIVER REQUEST FROM THE REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON CONCERNING
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTICLE VII OF THE GENERAL
AGREEMENT ON TARIFFS AND TRADE 1994
Addendum
The following communication, dated 13 March 2001, concerning the list of products in
respect of which Cameroon applies minimum values has been received from the Permanent Mission
of the Republic of Cameroon.
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I. Use of minimum values
Pursuant to Annex III, paragraph 2, of the WTO Agreement on Customs Valuation,
Cameroon will apply minimum values for a transition period of three years.  A list of products
affected by these values is attached.
II. Preshipment inspection companies
Cameroon uses an inspection company (SGS) to  assist the customs administration in the
performance of its tasks and will continue to do so.
However, this assistance will be in conformity with the WTO Agreement on Preshipment
Inspection and will not be in conflict with the WTO Agreement on Customs Valuation.
III. Evaluation of software
With reference to the decision of the Customs Valuation Committee on this issue, Cameroon's
choice is to undertake an evaluation of both the computer software and the instructions contained in it.
As regards Cameroon's preparations for the implementation of this Agreement, an
implementing committee has been set up.  The Committee has drawn up an action plan focusing on
the following points:
(1) Preparation of national legislation;
(2) preparation of administrative directives;
(3) staff training;
(4) evaluation of a strategic mechanism for a posteriori  controls;G/C/W/245/Add.2
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(5) consideration and setting up of a value file and a computer network;
(6) training economic operators and keeping them informed;
(7) media campaign preceding the actual date of implementation of the Agreement;
(8) consideration and signature of agreements on mutual administrative assistance with
countries that supply Cameroon.
The plan is being implemented.  Certain aspects have already been completed, in particular:
- Preparation of national legislation:  since customs legislation is community law, it has
been drawn up by the CAEMC (document 2/98-UDEAC-603-CD-60);
- staff training:  all management staff have received training.  However, there are plans
for refresher training, and for middle management training.G/C/W/245/Add.2
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ANNEX
No. Trade name Tariff headings
1 Wheat flour 1101.00
2 Sugar 1701.11, 1701.12, 1701.91, 1701.99
3 Soap 3401.11, 3401.19, 3401.20
4 Insecticides 3808.10
5 Worn clothing 6309.00
6 Milk 0402.10 to 0402.99
7 Plastic packaging 3923.10, 3923.21, 3923.90
8 Onions 0703.10
10 Potatoes 0710.10
11 Cola nuts 0802.90
12 Gum arabic 1301.20
13 Television sets 8528.12, 8528.13
15 Cosmetics 33.03, 34.04, 33.05
16 Confectionery 1704.80, 1806.20 to 1806.90
17 Crude groundnut oil 1508.10
18 Maggi flavouring and other sauces 3103.90
19 Sardines 1604.13
20 Tapioca 1903.00
21 Sweet potatoes (yams) 0714.90
22 Yeast 2102.20
23 Clay 2508.40
24 Premium-grade petroleum 2711.19
25 Diesel oil 2711.19
27 Lubricants 2710.00
28 Plastic articles 3926.10 to 3926.90
29 Inner tubes 4013.10 to 4013.90
30 New pneumatic tyres 4011.10 to 4011.99
31 Raw hides and skins of sheep and
goats4102.10 to 4102.29;  4103.10
32 Raw hides and skins of bovine
animals4101.10 to 4101.40
33 A4 paper used for copying and
writing4810.29
34 Cotton sewing thread 5204.11 to 5204.20
35 Carpets Chapter 57
36 Clothing 61.01 to 61.17, 62.01 to 62.17
37 Cotton blankets 6301.30
38 Synthetic blankets 6301.40
39 Woollen blankets 63.01.20
40 Plastic footwear 6402.12 to 6403.99
41 Leather footwear 6403.22 to 6403.99
42 Tennis shoes 6404.11
43 Umbrellas 6601.99
44 Parasols 6601.10
45 Tiles 6907.10 to 6908.90
46 Sanitary fixtures 6910.10 to 6910.90
48 Imitation jewellery 7117.11 to 7117.90G/C/W/245/Add.2
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No. Trade name Tariff headings
49 Concrete-reinforcing bars 7213.10 to 7214.99
50 Aluminium profiles 7604.10 to 7604.29
51 Nails and tacks 7317.00
52 Children's toys 9501.00 to 9503.90
53 Motor-cycle and bicycle parts 8714.11 to 8714.99
54 Motor-cycles 8711.10 to 8711.90
55 Motor vehicles 8702.10 to 8702.90, 8703.10 to
8703.90, 8704.10 to 8704.90,
8705.10 to 8705.90, 8706.00,
8708.10 to 8707.90
56 Motor vehicle parts 8708.10 to 8708.90
57 Works trucks 8709.11 to 8709.90
58 Bicycles 8722.00
59 Cotton fabrics 5208.11 to 5208.59, 5209.11 to
5205.59, 5210.11 to 5210.59,
5211.11 to 5211.59, 5212.11 to
5212.25
60 Air conditioning machines 8415.00
61 Air conditioning/refrigeration
equipment (split systems)8415.82
62 Electric lamps 8502.11 to 8502.40
63 Fans 8414.51
64 Portable electric lamps 8513.10
65 Radio-cassette players 8527.23
66 Audiocassettes 8523.11
67 Video cassettes 8523.13
68 Laser discs 8524.389
69 Video cameras 8521.20
70 Cameras 9006.10 to 9006.99
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