Because they represent derogations from the normal rules of the customs clearance procedure, the use of customs regimes is, in most cases, subject to authorisation. In addition to the obligation of a detailed declaration of the goods concerned, the operator must make commitments and produce financial guarantees to cover the subsequent operations. Two essential steps are to be highlighted in this regard:
Step 1: the economic customs regimes are granted by the Director General of Customs at the request of the company, which must justify the economic need to seek the system in question;
Step 2: Authorisation sets the legal framework within which the company can use the procedure requested. Two factors must be taken into account:
ÔÇó On the one hand, the authorization is not permanently fixed because the economic regimes must reflect and be adapted to the reality of the enterprise.
ÔÇó On the other hand, as soon as the goods are placed under the regime, they are under customs constraint, and may then be subject to inspection by the customs administration, be it control of their clearance, or controls relating to the use of the system itself.
In order to specify the conditions of application of economic regimes in Cameroon, the Directorate General of Customs issued Note No. 004054/MINFI/DGD3/CDL of 25 September 2008. This text sets out the conditions of approval to active perfecting, defines the relevant goods and operations, and provides information on declaration models as well as modalities for implementing of auditing in the ASYCUDA.
 
Box: Documents to produce for an application for suspensive or economic regimes
ÔÇóFor vehicles :
For an initial application :
For an application for extension:
ÔÇó For other goods:
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