Learn the full import process, from legal setup and sourcing to customs clearance and delivery. Every chapter adds a Cameroon Spotlight and a prompt to find the local equivalent in your own country.

17 modules136 lessons50 hours

Taught by Kindzeka Habib

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Lesson 1: What importing is and why businesses do it

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A look inside Importation: A Practical Course

Module 1Free

Import Fundamentals

Define importation and distinguish it from exporting, re-exporting, transit and temporary admission.
Name every party in an import transaction and explain what each one does.
Map the end-to-end import process from supplier selection to goods on your shelf.

7 lessons2 hours

Module 2Free

Legal Setup and Registration

Choose a business structure that fits your goals, risk and tax position.
List every registration and number required to import legally in your country.
Explain customs bonds, guarantees and deposits, and when they apply.

8 lessons3 hours

Module 3Free

Product Eligibility and Compliance

Sort products into free, controlled and prohibited categories.
Identify the standards, certificates and inspections that apply to a product.
Meet labelling, language and packaging requirements.

8 lessons3 hours

Module 4Free

Sourcing and Vetting Suppliers

Find suppliers through several channels and compare them fairly.
Verify that a supplier is real, capable and trustworthy.
Request quotes and samples, and negotiate price, minimum order and terms.

8 lessons3 hours

Module 5Free

Sourcing Platforms: Alibaba, AliExpress, 1688, Shein, Amazon and Others

Choose the right platform for your product, order size and experience level.
Explain how Alibaba, AliExpress, 1688, Shein and Amazon each work, and who they are really built for.
Recognise the scam patterns specific to each platform and apply the correct verification steps.

9 lessons4 hours

Module 6Free