Quick Answer
Cheapest option
iMile
$15.45/kg
1-3 days
Fastest option
iMile
1-3 days
$15.45/kg
Duty-free under
$0
VAT / Sales Tax: 18%
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Data as of April 2026
Phone / documents (0.5 kg)
$11.6
iMile
1-3 d
Clothing 2kg
$22.41
iMile
Box 5kg
$38.64
iMile
Heavy 10kg
$64.91
iMile
2 results
Standard
Delivery Time
1–3 days
Estimated Price
$15.45
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 18 — 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 |
After shipping, use your tracking number on the carrier's website:
| Carrier | Previous | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| iMileStandard | $16.38 | $15.45 | -5.7% |
| 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 | 0-25% (EAC CET, laptops 0%, phones 0%) |
| Clothing | 61-62 | 25-35% (used clothing banned, new garments 25-35%) |
| Footwear | 64 | 25-35% (Made in Rwanda protection) |
| Food products | 01-24 | 0-25% (rice 25%, wheat flour 25%) |
| Machinery | 84 | 0% (capital goods exempted) |
| Cosmetics | 33 | 25% |
| Books | 49 | 0% |
| Toys | 95 | 10-25% |
Rates shown are for standard goods. Exact rate depends on HS code. Use the calculator below for your specific item.
Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) manages customs, one of the most efficient in Africa. EAC Common External Tariff applies with 3 bands: 0%, 10%, 25%, plus Rwanda-specific surcharges for 'Made in Rwanda' protection on some goods (35%+). Electronic Single Window system for declarations. Landlocked, goods transit via Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) or Mombasa (Kenya). Kigali airport handles air cargo.
Remarkably efficient for a landlocked African country. RRA customs is one of the least corrupt in Africa, zero tolerance on informal payments. Aggressive 'Made in Rwanda' protection, used clothing/shoes banned, some goods face 35%+ duties to protect local industry. Electronic systems work well. Goods transit via Tanzania (Dar es Salaam) or Kenya (Mombasa), adding 1-2 weeks. DHL and FedEx operate in Kigali. Single-use plastics completely banned at entry.
Where to obtain documents
Certificate of origin: EAC certificate for regional preferential trade. Rwanda Private Sector Federation (PSF) issues certificates. COMESA certificates also applicable. AfCFTA certificates accepted. Import licenses: Import license from Ministry of Trade. Used clothing and footwear completely banned since 2018 under 'Made in Rwanda' policy. Restricted: firearms, hazardous chemicals. Rwanda Standards Board (RSB) conformity required. Plastic bags banned, single-use plastics prohibited.
Limited direct trade data between QA and RW. Most shipping routes go via major logistics hubs in Europe, UAE, or Singapore.
Key imports into RW: Petroleum, machinery, vehicles, electronics, food products (wheat, sugar), pharmaceuticals, iron and steel, cement. Key exports from QA: Liquefied natural gas (LNG), crude oil, refined petroleum products, petrochemicals, fertilizers, aluminum, helium. Rwanda is landlocked, goods transit via Tanzania (Dar es Salaam) or Kenya (Mombasa). VAT is 18%. Rwanda is known for efficient customs and low corruption in the region. Electronic single window system streamlines clearance. Rwanda banned plastic bags in 2008, enforce strictly at borders. Iposita (Rwanda Post) handles postal deliveries.
Based on shipper reports, delivery from QA to RW takes 7-