Quick Answer
Cheapest option
EMS
$35.62/kg
3-7 days
Fastest option
EMS
3-7 days
$35.62/kg
Duty-free under
$100
VAT / Sales Tax: 15%
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Data as of April 2026
Phone / documents (0.5 kg)
$26.72
EMS
3-7 d
Clothing 2kg
$51.67
EMS
Box 5kg
$89.08
EMS
Heavy 10kg
$149.64
EMS
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EMS Express
★ 2.5(340)Delivery Time
3–7 days
Estimated Price
$35.62
Rates are estimates based on published tariffs. Actual rates may vary depending on account type, surcharges, fuel adjustments, and package dimensions. Contact carriers directly for exact quotes.
Estimated arrival
May 15 — 21, 2026
Business days only (excludes weekends and holidays)
Rates aggregated from public carrier data, updated weekly. How we collect data
Below de minimis threshold, no duty!: $100 USD
| Carrier | Included | Premium | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHL Express | Yes ($100) | 2.5% | Basic coverage included. Extended up to $50,000 |
| FedEx | Yes ($100) | 2.8% | Declared value coverage. Max $50,000 per package |
| UPS | Yes ($100) | 2.7% | Declared value. Max $50,000. High-value surcharge above $5,000 |
| EMS | Yes ($50) | — | Basic SDR-based compensation only. No premium option |
| USPS | Yes ($5) | 3% | Priority Mail Express includes $100. Extra insurance up to $5,000 |
| Royal Mail | Yes ($50) | 2.5% | Consequential loss cover. Max £2,500 for international |
| Aramex | No | 3% | Optional insurance. Covers damage and loss |
| SF Express | Yes ($30) | 2% | Basic coverage included for declared value |
| DPD | Yes ($520) | — | Standard liability €520. No premium insurance option |
| Japan Post | Yes ($200) | — | Registered mail includes coverage up to 200 SDR |
| Carrier | Previous | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMSEMS Express | $35.26 | $35.62 | +1% |
Compared to rates from 30 days ago
Indicative rates for common product categories
| Category | HS Code | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 85 | 0-15% |
| Clothing | 61-62 | 10-15% |
| Footwear | 64 | 10-15% |
| Food & Beverages | 01-24 | 0-15% |
| Machinery | 84 | 0-5% |
| Cosmetics | 33 | 10-15% |
| Books | 49 | 0% |
| Toys & Games | 95 | 5-15% |
Rates shown are for standard goods. Exact rate depends on HS code. Use the calculator below for your specific item.
Customs Service under the Government of Tajikistan. NOT an EAEU member (CIS member, EAEU-adjacent/observer). Customs duties 0-15%. VAT at 15% on imports. De minimis $200 for personal parcels. Dushanbe is the main customs hub. Most goods transit through Uzbekistan or Kyrgyzstan. WTO member since 2013. Electronic customs system being developed.
Landlocked, mountainous, and the poorest Central Asian economy. Transit dependency on Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan adds cost and time. DHL operates in Dushanbe with limited coverage elsewhere. Postal mail slow, 3-6 weeks. Customs can be bureaucratic and slow. Corruption reported at border crossings. $200 de minimis for personal imports is relatively generous. Remittances from labor migrants (mainly Russia) drive personal imports. Infrastructure limited, especially outside Dushanbe. Somoni (TJS) currency. WTO membership since 2013 providing trade framework.