Beef Trimmings 80/20
Beef product presentation and export-carton format are agreed to the buyer specification.
Products in highest demand
beef liver
Whole and trimmed, in 10 kg fixed-weight or 20 kg variable-weight cartons.
beef kidneys
Bulk packed, about 350 g each, in 10 kg or 13.6 kg cartons.
beef hearts
Cap off, individually wrapped, 0.8 to 1.5 kg each, in 10 or 20 kg cartons.
beef tails (oxtail)
Whole trimmed or jointed in 2, 850 g to 1,300 g per piece, in 10 kg cartons.
Also supplied on this corridor
- Beef Tongues
Shipping and trade terms
- Incoterms
- CIF Douala (default), CFR, FOB, CPT
- Equipment
- 40ft Reefer, High Cube, set at -18 °C
- Load per container
- about 26 t net (25–27.5 t depending on product and packing), FCL only
- Packing
- Bulk cartons 10 / 15 / 20 kg, palletised or floor-loaded
- Transit time
- about 24–28 days with the fastest service, depending on the carrier
- Origins
- European Union, South America, on approval of the buyer
Documents and compliance
- Veterinary health certificate issued by the competent authority of the country of origin
- Certificate of origin and full commercial set (invoice, packing list, bill of lading)
- Halal certification available on request for the whole container
- Mandatory SGS pre-shipment inspection, arranged by ATC for every container.
- Container temperature recorder on request
- Cold-chain traceability from plant approval number to container seal
Buyer questions
Which frozen beef and beef offals sell best in Cameroon?
Market demand in Cameroon commonly includes Beef Trimmings 80/20, Beef Liver and Beef Kidneys; the exact mix is agreed with each buyer.
Do you sell less than a full container?
No. This corridor is quoted in full container loads (FCL) of about 26 t net (25–27.5 t depending on product and packing), which keeps the landed cost per kilo competitive. Mixed loads combining several items in one container are possible.
Which Incoterm applies?
Quotes default to CIF Douala: the seller pays freight and insurance. Under CFR, the seller pays freight and the buyer insures the goods. Under FOB, the buyer books and pays the freight. CPT is also available on request.
Which authority authorizes animal-origin imports into Cameroon?
MINEPIA issues import authorizations for animal-origin products. Other conformity and pre-shipment controls may apply according to the product.
What should be checked before a shipment to Douala?
The importer should confirm the BESC/ECTN, pre-shipment verification and any MINEPIA or ANOR certificates required for the specific product before loading.
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