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 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!: $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 | 0-20% (complex tariff, enforcement unpredictable) |
| Clothing | 61-62 | 20-30% |
| Footwear | 64 | 20-30% |
| Food products | 01-24 | 5-30% |
| Machinery | 84 | 5-10% (mining equipment 5%) |
| Cosmetics | 33 | 20% |
| Books | 49 | 0-5% |
| Toys | 95 | 10-20% |
Rates shown are for standard goods. Exact rate depends on HS code. Use the calculator below for your specific item.
Direction Generale des Douanes et Accises (DGDA) manages customs. ASYCUDA World system for electronic declarations (partially operational). Customs broker mandatory. Multiple entry points: Matadi port (Atlantic), Mombasa route via Lubumbashi (for eastern DRC), N'djili airport Kinshasa. French documentation required. Pre-shipment inspection by BIVAC mandatory.
DRC, extremely challenging. DGDA customs notorious for lengthy delays and endemic corruption. Matadi port (160km from Kinshasa) severely congested. Mombasa route via Lubumbashi serves eastern DRC but adds weeks. Informal payment demands at every stage. Can take months for complex shipments. Express couriers (DHL) offer some reliability but at very high co