Quick Answer
Cheapest option
EMS
$35.62/kg
3-7 days
Fastest option
EMS
3-7 days
$35.62/kg
Duty-free under
$50
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 25 — 29, 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!: $50 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 | 5-20% (CARICOM CET) |
| Clothing | 61-62 | 10-20% (CARICOM CET) |
| Footwear | 64 | 10-20% |
| Food & Beverages | 01-24 | 5-40% (protective on agriculture) |
| Machinery | 84 | 0-10% |
| Cosmetics | 33 | 10-20% |
| Books | 49 | 0% |
| Toys & Games | 95 | 5-20% |
Rates shown are for standard goods. Exact rate depends on HS code. Use the calculator below for your specific item.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines Customs and Excise Department. CARICOM CET (Common External Tariff) applies at 0-20%. ASYCUDA system. VAT at 16% on imports. Kingstown port (St. Vincent) is the main entry. EC dollar (XCD) currency pegged to USD. Multiple Grenadine islands with limited customs presence.
Small Eastern Caribbean island nation (~110,000 people). Kingstown port handles most cargo, limited capacity. CARICOM CET plus 16% VAT. DHL has limited service. Postal mail 2-4 weeks. Cargo ships from Trinidad and Barbados. Grenadine islands (Bequia, Mustique, Canouan), inter-island ferries add time. Tourism and banana exports are key. Argyle International Airport (opened 2017) improves air cargo access. EC dollar pegged to USD provides stability. Small island logistics, plan for delays.
Where to obtain documents
Certificate of origin: CARICOM Certificate of Origin for regional preferential trade (intra-CARICOM duty-free). EPA certificate for EU trade. Issued by St. Vincent Chamber of Commerce. Import licenses: Required for firearms, pharmaceuticals, motor vehicles, and certain agricultural products. Plant and animal quarantine. Alcohol and tobacco subject to excise.
Limited direct trade data between FI and VC. Most shipping routes go via major logistics hubs in Europe, UAE, or Singapore.
Key imports into VC: Consumer goods, machinery, electronics. Key exports from FI: Machinery, paper and pulp products, electronics, vehicles, steel, chemicals, timber, ships. High import duties common. Accurate value declaration important to avoid seizure.
Based on shipper reports, delivery from FI to VC takes 7-21 days depending on the service. Express couriers (DHL, FedEx, UPS) offer faster delivery in 3-7 days. Accurate customs declarations are recommended to speed up the process.