Quick Answer
Cheapest option
EMS
$35.62/kg
3-7 days
Fastest option
EMS
3-7 days
$35.62/kg
Duty-free under
$0
VAT / Sales Tax: 16%
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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 20 — 26, 2026
Business days only (excludes weekends and holidays)
Rates aggregated from public carrier data, updated weekly. How we collect data
| 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% |
| Clothing | 61-62 | 20-25% |
| Footwear | 64 | 20-25% |
| Food products | 01-24 | 0-20% (basic staples 0-7.5%, processed 20%) |
| Machinery | 84 | 0-7.5% (capital goods 0-2.5%) |
| Cosmetics | 33 | 20% |
| Books | 49 | 0% |
| Toys | 95 | 20% |
Rates shown are for standard goods. Exact rate depends on HS code. Use the calculator below for your specific item.
Autoridade Tributaria de Mocambique (AT) manages customs. ASYCUDA World electronic system for declarations. SADC member with preferential tariffs. Customs broker required for commercial imports. Portuguese documentation required. Maputo and Beira are main ports. Nacala port growing as northern alternative.
Improving but still challenging. Maputo port relatively efficient, serves also as transit for landlocked neighbors (Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi). Beira port serves central region. Nacala port growing with LNG investments. Portuguese documentation required. ASYCUDA system helps. Express couriers (DHL, FedEx) available in Maputo and Beira. Postal service slow, 2-4 weeks. Insurgency in Cabo Delgado (northern province) affects logistics in that region. Corruption present but improving.
Where to obtain documents
Certificate of origin: SADC certificate for regional preferential trade. Mozambique Chamber of Commerce (CTA) issues certificates. EU-SADC EPA provides preferential access for EU goods. Import licenses: Import license from Ministry of Trade for controlled goods. Pre-shipment inspection for some categories. Firearms, hazardous chemicals strictly controlled. Pharmaceuticals need health ministry approval. Used vehicles face age restrictions.
Limited direct trade data between KZ and MZ. Most shipping routes go via major logistics hubs in Europ