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 14 — 20, 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 | 2.5-16% (simplified tariff) |
| Clothing | 61-62 | 5-16% |
| Footwear | 64 | 5-16% |
| Food products | 01-24 | 2.5-10% |
| Machinery | 84 | 2.5-5% |
| Cosmetics | 33 | 5-16% |
| Books | 49 | 0-2.5% |
| Toys | 95 | 5-10% |
Rates shown are for standard goods. Exact rate depends on HS code. Use the calculator below for your specific item.
Afghanistan Customs Authority uses a simplified tariff schedule with rates from 2.5% to 16%. Taliban government controls borders since August 2021. Only major border crossings (Torkham, Spin Boldak, Islam Qala) have functioning customs posts. Very limited electronic systems, mostly paper-based. Kabul airport operational for cargo.
Taliban government. Very limited international shipping. DHL is the only reliable international express carrier. Kabul airport operational but limited. No customs duty data fully reliable, rates 2.5-16% exist on paper but enforcement is inconsistent. Land-locked country dependent on Pakistan and Iran transit routes. Documentation requirements change frequently. Banking sanctions make