Quick Answer
Cheapest option
EMS
$28.5/kg
3-7 days
Fastest option
EMS
3-7 days
$28.5/kg
Duty-free under
$40
VAT / Sales Tax: 17%
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Data as of April 2026
Phone / documents (0.5 kg)
$21.37
EMS
3-7 d
Clothing 2kg
$41.33
EMS
Box 5kg
$71.26
EMS
Heavy 10kg
$119.72
EMS
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EMS Express
★ 2.5(340)Delivery Time
3–7 days
Estimated Price
$28.5
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
Below de minimis threshold, no duty!: $40 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 | $28.22 | $28.5 | +1% |
Compared to rates from 30 days ago
Indicative rates for common product categories
| Category | HS Code | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 85 | 0-5% |
| Clothing | 61-62 | 5-15% |
| Footwear | 64 | 5-15% |
| Food & Beverages | 01-24 | 0-15% |
| Machinery | 84 | 0-5% |
| Cosmetics | 33 | 5-15% |
| 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.
Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ITA) manages customs. ASYCUDA World electronic system. SAA with EU provides duty preferences for EU goods. Complex administrative structure (Federation of BiH and Republika Srpska have separate oversight). Customs processing at Sarajevo, Banja Luka, and border crossings.
Non-EU Western Balkans country. Full customs declarations required. Bureaucratic, two-entity administrative structure complicates processes. Postal parcels can take 1-3 weeks. Limited courier options outside major cities. Improving under EU integration path but remains slow.
Where to obtain documents
Certificate of origin: Issued by Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina. EUR.1 for SAA preferential trade with EU. CEFTA certificates for Western Balkans trade. Import licenses: Required for: weapons, explosives, pharmaceuticals, hazardous chemicals, certain agricultural products. Phytosanitary and veterinary certificates for food imports.
Limited direct trade data between ML and BA. Most shipping routes go via major logistics hubs in Europe, UAE, or Singapore.
Key imports into BA: Petroleum, vehicles, machinery, electronics, food products, chemicals, pharmaceuticals. Key exports from ML: Various goods. Bosnia and Herzegovina is not an EU member. VAT is 17%. Full customs declarations are required. The country has a complex administrative structure (two entities), but customs is unified. Customs clearance can be slow. BH Posta and Posta Srpske handle postal deliveries in their respective entities.
Based on shipper reports, delivery from ML to BA 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.