The quick changes in shipping regulations and conditions lead to modifications in delivery times and shipping expenses. Individuals and businesses can prevent unexpected delivery problems with extra costs or restrictions when they actively monitor alerts for shipping conditions in specific countries.
Ship7 provides the latest country shipping alerts about possible delays that affect delivery times for specific countries. You can also check our country alerts guides that allow you to check what items your country prohibits from importing. Below is the list of shipping regulations guides and alerts about specific countries.
Every Argentinian customs shipping document requires a CUIT ((Unique Tax Identification Key) or CUIL (Unique Labor Identification Key) from the recipient when filing through a proforma invoice. The CUIT/CUIL of your shipping recipient in Argentina needs to be added under shipping preferences Tax ID to continue.
To specify shipping to foreigners in Argentina please input their passport number as Tax ID under shipping preferences. Your shipment faces the possibility of an expensive return to you because Argentinian customs requires the specified information.
As your shipment arrives in Argentina, Argentinian customs will assign an import number also known as the number particular to your shipment. The next step requires visiting the AFIP website to fill out the online form 4550/T-Compras a proveedores del exterior (Tax form for purchases from foreign suppliers).
The delivery of Aviso 3579 notification letters by your carrier contains detailed instructions about the new process. Contact Argentinian customs to verify that the shipment possesses a CUIT/CUIL (or Tax ID Number) with an AFIP (Federal Administration of Public Revenue) access level of a minimum of 2.
On July 1, 2019, Australia established new regulations making specific tobacco items, a forbidden category of imports into its territory. A person needing to import tobacco products to Australia must obtain a permit from the Department of Home Affairs for cigarettes along with molasses tobacco and loose-leaf tobacco.
The June 1st prohibition provides specific exceptions to the import ban as it applies only to certain products.
Australian residents can get tobacco import permits through the government application Form 1537 which must be mailed to permits@homeaffairs.gov.au
From July 1st, 2018 Australian goods and services tax (GST) started applying to purchases of low-value goods delivered from overseas into Australia.
Use your free Ship7 addresses to shop from your favorite USA, UK, and Turkish Brands. The Australian government requires Ship7 to collect the 10% GST on retailers shipments we deliver but we remain authorized to handle your Australian parcel deliveries. All GST tax information appears on your Ship7 ship request.
Yes. Our services enable Amazon.com shipping but an additional 10% GST tax will be added to your shipping request which the Australian government will receive from us.
There exist several essential points regarding Australian Customs Regulations when sending parcels to Australia.
Registration at the National Bureau for Taxation before the specified deadlines determines eligibility for VAT refunds among taxable businesses.
For additional details about VAT registration please access, https://www.nbt.gov.bh/vat_registration.
Any packages containing prohibited dangerous goods including lithium-ion batteries will undergo extended shipment delays because commercial flights ban these items. Dangerous goods can only be shipped using road-based transportation services.
Bahrain customs will implement an automated export system which may lead to longer processing times for customs shipments. To import commercial goods worth more than 100 BHD (163 USD) into Bahrain you need to register commercially with customs in addition to showing your national ID for personal imports over 300 BHD (790 USD). The system operates on each freight delivery for international imports.
The government of Bahrain through customs regulations has banned the delivery of electronic cigarettes along with e-shisha components which include e-juice, e-cigarettes, and e-shisha accessories. The shipment of such products to Ship7 is prohibited because Bahrain authorities reject their delivery to the country.
Bermuda customs demands purchase receipts for all shipment items. All original invoices must be preserved since customs officials and carriers may need them for reference purposes. Review your shipment items to ensure the purchase prices remain accurate and true before transit to prevent delays and associated expenses.
Every shipment must include a purchase receipt that Bermuda customs requires for individual items. You should maintain all invoices because customs officers and carriers need access to them when requested. You can use the My Incoming Packages section under the Shop and Ship tools on our website to upload invoices before your order reaches the platform. We utilize your inserted invoice for both determining your item values and delivering them to customs upon their request.
Every shipment entering Bermuda requires a physical delivery location. Create a physical address in your address book for continued service operations. Shippers must provide a physical address because shipments to PO boxes will remain in customs storage before completion.
The proforma invoice must have a Tax ID/CUIT/CUIL number to pass Brazilian customs inspections when shipping restricted items to Brazil. Foreign individuals who hold US citizenship must use their passport number instead of a Tax ID when needed. Users can locate this number under shipping preferences > Tax ID through their account settings.
The USPS delivery service is now available from us for shipping to Brazil. We have expanded USPS shipping options with lower rates that we eagerly introduce to our customers. You can decide on USPS either as your default shipping preference by changing your default settings or by specifically choosing USPS when making a shipping request.
UPS is now available for Canadian members at our website who need UPS shipment delivery services. You should provide tracking information to UPS after our team releases your shipment.
Customers need to pay duties and taxes for all outbound shipping as part of the delivery process when such charges apply to all carriers. The fee schedule for both carrier and brokerage services remains included in this process.
Every shipment to the Cayman Islands requires a purchase receipt to document all items included in the delivery according to Cayman customs. Preserve your invoices since they will be needed for customs inspection or carrier verification as requested.
Review your purchase prices thoroughly to ensure their accuracy before shipment because failing to do so may lead to delays together with potential extra fees.
Every shipment bound for China that exceeds 1000 CNY ($153) needs to be used by a company as an importer. When shipping to China you must specify your business name under the shipment destination. When you choose the "for personal use" option in your shipping preferences we will send the shipment back to their facility.
Return shipping costs together with shipping costs remain non-refundable whenever shipments come back from China because of country customs regulations.
According to Egyptian Customs Authority policies, personal shipments exceeding US $2,000 (35,000 EGP) in value cannot enter the country. Any commercial shipment exceeding US $2,000 will need additional documents for import that we do not supply.
All items inside a shipment require a purchase receipt for customs clearance in Germany. Save your invoices for presentation to customs officials as well as carrier representatives when they request them.
You need to use Shop and Ship Tools under my incoming packages to upload invoices before we receive your order. The invoice that we receive will serve to determine your items' value for customs when they make requests.
All German customs require importers to list product seller names and addresses for each shipment. The addition of seller details to your Proforma Invoice through our platform does not require any payment from your side.
Every shipment must include an invoice containing the complete seller name and address to reach our facility successfully. The customs office holds all packages lacking necessary product information until you supply the required details.
FedEx is the only approved shipping method for Lithium Ion Batteries destined for Guam. Choose your preferred shipping type from the shipping preference option.
Haiti shipping services remain suspended due to recent circumstances. We deeply regret any disruption you may face.
The Government of India issued an immediate prohibition on e-cigarettes/e-hookah products. Government regulations prohibit the entire lifecycle of e-cigarettes/e-hookah from production through manufacturing to imports along with exports, transportation, sales, distribution as well as storage.
All products entering Ireland through customs need to have the seller's name and address information attached to the documentation. We provide this information update free of charge on your Proforma Invoice.
Every shipment needs to bring an invoice or shipping label containing the complete seller information and business location. The delivery will stay on hold when it lacks seller information until you supply the necessary details.
The update from Italian customs restricts both dietary supplements and cosmetic products from entering the country. All shipments must obtain approval from your local customs authorities before sending dietary supplements or cosmetic goods.
The Japanese customs system permits individual shippers to bring no more than 24 personal items during each delivery. Each delivery service company has its limitations regarding customs for personal items including medications and body products. The current import regulations prohibit the entry of high-tech materials into Japanese territory.
High-value shipment clearance requires shippers in the origin countries to fulfill the listed requirements for quick and efficient processing.
Every Original Commercial Invoice needs to contain the following information:
The customs department of Kuwait has banned the import of electronic cigarettes along with e-shisha products and their related components like e-juice and e-cigarette/e-shisha accessories.
The shipment of these items to our facility remains prohibited since we cannot deliver them to Kuwait. The delivery of e-shisha products ended through Ship7 because Kuwait customs now rejects all these shipments that reach our facility.
We have currently discontinued service operations in Libya. We are sincerely sorry about the trouble this situation will produce.
Our shipping partners advised us about their inability to distribute loose lithium metal along with lithium-ion batteries to the Maldives. Electric devices typically use these battery types. The shipment of installed batteries is possible through our service.
You may ask us to install the battery inside the device by using the Special Request options from package details during the Ready to Send or Action Required phases.
FedEx has suspended package delivery to towns within Jalisco as well as Guerrero and Michoacan because of security risks in those Mexican regions. The following list shows the exact regions involved in this suspension.
Guerrero
Jalisco
Michoacan
Mexico customs has established limitations for importing particular goods. E-cigarette products including their accessories are prohibited from importation to Mexico. Shoe shipments can use DHL delivery services yet they need an import license provided by Mexico customs before customers make their purchase.
Your local customs office should determine if importing your items is possible before making any purchase. All shoe shipments to Mexico must be delivered by DHL because sending them by USPS or FedEx will result in delivery costs that you must pay. Our carrier websites provide a list of banned and restricted goods for import to Mexico which you can find on our platform.
DHL and USPS serve as shipping carriers which we utilize to deliver packages to Nauru. Choose the most suitable option according to your shipping requirements.
FedEx operates as the shipping carrier for shipments to New Caledonia. It provides cost-effective shipping options. You can get your parcel within 5 to 10 days.
From December 1st, 2019 New Zealand will require a 15% GST tax on all imported shipments entering the country. The GST addition to international goods and services started on December 1 requiring overseas businesses to directly charge New Zealand customers.
The GST amount calculation depends entirely on shipment total costs. All shipments require a GST tax payment which includes the value of shipped goods and the shipping costs with their optional insurance services added.
The cost for a US guitar purchase at USD 600 (NZD 942) with added shipping costs of USD 50 (NZD 79) requires a 15% GST payment of $97.50 (NZD 154) on the combined expenses. The total expense for buying and shipping your guitar becomes $747.50 (NZD 1174) when you add $600 for the purchase price $50 for the shipping cost and $97.50 GST tax.
We collect GST for total shipment costs to New Zealand but other governmental fees might apply to your shipments with additional GST charges on those fees that you need to pay upon delivery in New Zealand. We do not collect fees charged by the authorities in New Zealand although you will need to pay them directly when the shipment reaches its final destination.
Our platform uses FedEx transport to deliver shoes to Nigeria. FedEx shipping services are available to customers through the Shipping Preferences menu in their Ship7 account.
Starting on April 1st, 2020 shippers will need to pay a 25% Value Added Tax (VAT) for all postal deliveries whose worth falls under 3,000 NOK to Norway. These new VAT measures specifically target shipments received by consumers.
The Norwegian authorities prevent the entry of Dietary Supplements through their borders. You need to verify customs rules regarding dietary supplements before you make any purchases.
Oman customs authorities have banned the import of electronic cigarettes together with e-shisha products as well as their components and e-juice solutions. Our facility will not accept shipments containing these products since they cannot be delivered to Oman.
Customers should use FedEx for courier service to deliver cosmetics to Peru. When sending cosmetics with DHL delivery you must deliver them to a business address because personal use (private) declarations are invalid.
The proforma invoice needs to specify goods details and product information together with brands and usage specifications and requires a Sanitary Health Permission.
Qatar customs demand the QID for each imported shipment. Complete your QID entry by adding it to the Tax ID space located under Shipping Preferences. The invoice sent to Qatar customs will include this information which we create from your provided details.
The transportation of dangerous goods to Qatar remains prohibited according to notifications from our carrier services. Electronic devices along with perfume and nail polish consist of common dangerous goods that cannot be imported into Qatar.
We cannot accept deliveries of the popular item called a smart balance wheel because its lithium battery remains inside the product so please avoid shipping this product to us since we cannot operate in Qatar. Shipping dangerous goods to Qatar from the US is impossible and returns of such items are not possible if purchased from outside America.
The Customs Authority of Qatar has banned the entry of electronic cigarettes, e-shisha, and their corresponding parts and refills. The product shipment should be avoided since we cannot deliver these items to Qatar.
Several courier companies refuse Russian deliveries because the Russian Customs Authority has imposed shipment restrictions. Customers can send their packages to Russia through the USPS delivery service from our shipping options.
Different USPS shipping options are available to our customers at special discounted rates. Users should choose their USPS delivery option from Shipping Preferences on our platform. The complete information regarding USPS shipping methods can be found on our site.
Because of present political circumstances, we cannot deliver to postal codes 83000-87500, and 87590-87999 which belong to the Donetsk region, or postal codes 91000-94999 located in the Lugansk region or all postal codes listed for the Crimea region.
Russian customers can receive their packages from our team through USPS delivery. Users who select USPS shipping options have the choice between Priority delivery (10-20 business days) and Express delivery (7-15 business days).
International customs shipments now follow new procedures published by the Saudi Arabian Customs Office. Starting from 1 July 2020 every shipment to Saudi Arabia needs to pay a 15% value-added tax (VAT) independent of its declared value.
We do not add VAT charges to your invoice nor will it appear in your purchased items. Whenever your package reaches its delivery destination the Saudi Arabian government takes VAT from the carrier.
The Saudi Standards Metrology Quality Organization (SASO) along with the General Authority of Customs implemented new policy requirements for importing electrical and electromechanical devices. You need conformity testing and Certification of Electro-Technical Equipment and Components (IECEE certificate) from SASO to pass customs for products in these categories.
Electrical and electromechanical equipment include various products that include
Saudi Arabian shipments need to obtain an IECEE certificate by applying through the Saudi Arabian government at http://jeem1.saso.gov.sa/
International shipments now follow a new clearance procedure which the Saudi Arabian Customs Office recently implemented.
Starting from 1 January 2018 all deliveries need to pay a 5% value-added tax (VAT) without any value limits. We do not charge value-added tax to customers so the tax appears neither on your invoices nor on your final bill. VAT collection occurs at delivery time through the carrier network by the Saudi Arabian government.
Any shipment with a declared value exceeding US$266 probably needs formal clearance from the Saudi Arabian government to obtain the necessary documentation. When our team provides help with the requested documentation, packages require additional time for processing and involve additional processing fees.
The Saudi Arabian Customs Department bans any entry of smartwatches into the nation. We cannot handle smartwatch shipments because we cannot deliver such products to Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabian customs regulations prohibit all importation of radio transceiver products along with radio transmitter devices. CB radios together with walkie-talkies represent typical items belonging to these categories.
Shipment values over US $2,600 need Country of Origin documentation together with Commercial Invoice documents to be legalized through the Chamber of Commerce or Saudi Consulate at origin. To fulfill further requirements shipments need a Certificate of Conformity (COC) together with equivalent supporting documentation.
As per the Saudi Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) rules a single individual may submit up to one monthly shipment containing 15kg (33 lbs) or less weight. The Saudi Food and Drug Administration controls cosmetics together with food products and non-prescription medicinal drugs. The policy does not apply to business-imported shipments.
Residents can find current information about this policy change by contacting their local customs department. All cosmetic and non-prescription medicine and food items bound for import into Saudi Arabia need to have an authorized permit before entering customs.
Send this form to clearance.drug@sfda.gov.sa through email when the Saudi Food and Drug Authority requires it. You have two options for SFDA document assistance through the phone number 01 2759222 or by using the email mds@sfda.gov.sa.
The shipping firms operating under our carrier partnership have declared the inability to carry lithium-ion batteries exceeding 100 watt hours to Saudi Arabia. The Smart Balance Wheel product contains a lithium battery component that cannot be separated from its main structure.
Sending these packages to us is prohibited because we cannot handle Saudi Arabia deliveries nor will we accept returns of items purchased internationally.
Saudi Arabia customs clearance will demand Importer of Record (IOR) identification from importers when processing their dutiable shipments based on these specific conditions:
Customs clearance combined with delivery delay will occur until all essential documents are obtained. Send all necessary DHL import information to ksa.imports@dhl.com and +966 (13) 8826732 through fax.
The Letter of Authorization form should be submitted to your local FedEx station when importing goods through their service. This is a one-time requirement. Your future importations will be managed after completing this requirement.
DHL has the capability of delivering dangerous items including nail polish and perfume together with other hazardous materials to Saudi Arabia. DHL transports dangerous goods through their Bahrain hub before they wait for ground delivery to reach their final destination.
The delivery time framework could be extended due to these circumstances. Deliveries to Saudi Arabia require the receiver to show photo identification documents when requested by either customs or DHL. The delivery times for shipments that contain dangerous goods cannot be guaranteed as normal.
All electronic cigarettes, e-juice objects, and e-cigarette components along with e-shisha parts are banned from entry into Saudi Arabia by customs authorities. We will not accept dangerous goods shipments since they cannot be distributed to Saudi Arabia.
We enable FedEx shipping services to destinations in the Solomon Islands. Get the best shipping options for Solomon Islands delivery at reasonable prices.
South African Customs Authority strengthened its customs regulatory requirements for shipments that enter the South African territory. The regulatory requirements are:
We enable shoe deliveries to South Africa through FedEx as their selected shipping service. Users can choose FedEx as their shipping carrier through the Shipping Preferences settings.
To use South Korea postal service you must include a 5-digit postal code. Log into your account at ship7.com then access My Account Settings and select Address Book to update your postal code.
Dietary Supplements together with cosmetics face restrictions during import to Spain. Contact your local customs office before making any purchases to verify the import possibilities of your items.
Swedish customs forbid the importation of dietary supplements. Call your local customs office before buying to ensure the items can be legally imported.
The Togo customs department has restricted the entry of batteries and film as well as knives (except cutlery) and alcoholic drinks. The shipment of these specific items to our facility is strictly prohibited.
The importation of brand-new mobile phones to personal recipients is strictly forbidden by Turkish authorities. The import of used mobile phones to private individuals is possible if the IMEI number shows original Turkish registration and the shipping receiver holds a passport used within one month that matches the airway bill after arrival or when mobile phones return from repair originating from Turkey under repair purposes. Formal clearance is required in this case.
Our company has noticed that shipments containing cosmetics together with cellphones and supplements face growing risks of being returned during delivery. You need to avoid purchasing and trying to ship these particular items to Turkey.
All proforma invoices must contain the citizenship number of the person receiving imported goods when the combined value of these goods reaches US$75. The VAT number for your company needs to be provided when importing on behalf of your business.
Foreign citizens residing in Turkey should place their passport details as the identification number under account shipping preferences. Users should enter their passport number through Shipping Preferences > TAX ID on their Ship7 account.
We continue to be unable to deliver shipments to Ukraine because of political conditions affecting postal codes 83000-87500, and 87590-87999 in the Donetsk region as well as 91000-94999 in the Lugansk region and all postal codes in the Crimea region.
DHL provides transport services for dangerous goods including lithium batteries, nail polish, perfume, and hazardous goods to the United Arab Emirates destinations. The delivery process for DHL includes shipping dangerous goods to the Bahrain hub before keeping them in storage until ground transportation becomes available for their final delivery.
The delivery time needs additional duration because of these circumstances. Local customs together with DHL need the shipments to present photo identification for verification purposes. Any shipment containing hazardous items will not benefit from standard delivery time restrictions.
United Arab Emirates customs established a regulation that prevents the entry of electronic cigarettes together with e-juice and e-cigarette accessories. Shipping of prohibited products to our facility is forbidden since we lack service capabilities to deliver these items to the UAE.
The UK custom requires businesses to include purchase receipts with every shipment item. You must keep your invoices on file for possible presentation to customs agents and carriers when required. You should inspect and modify your product values on each item before shipping to prevent delivery delays or unexpected charges.
Toy guns and every type of gun replica remain forbidden in the import regulations of the United Kingdom. Food items need particular import permits for entry to the United Kingdom. You must consult your local customs office to understand food import rules before purchasing such goods.
All import shipments to Uzbekistan require at least one authorized identification document issued by the State;
We allow customers to send packages through FedEx to Vanuatu. You can choose different FedEx shipping options from the shipping preference option and get the cost-effective delivery option according to your shipping requirements.
The shipping service provided by us allows customers to deliver packages to Venezuela through DHL and UPS. The carriers provide shipment services to transfer goods worth up to $2,000 per shipment.
Importing particular items into Venezuela requires either an import license or permit according to Venezuelan customs regulations. To get the required license or permit you should visit your local customs office.
Our services in Yemen are temporarily suspended because of political situations in the country. We sincerely regret that these actions may create any difficulties for you.
Zimbabwe customs regulations forbid any importation of food and agriculture, building and civil engineering equipment, timber and timber products, petroleum and fuel, packaging materials and electronic appliances as well as body care products, automotive and transportation items, clothing and textiles, engineering equipment, mechanical appliances, and toys.
We will require pre-shipment inspections for certain goods. Our team will notify you when they need extra details to proceed with the shipment.
Use your free Ship7 address to buy from your favorite UK, USA, and Turkish brands. Complete your online registration within a few minutes. Also, learn which actions will help you benefit from lower international shipment rates through our services.
Successful international shopping relies heavily on understanding shipping regulations. We offer international shipping solutions for shopping at US and UK stores. Using a Ship7 address enables customers to easily obtain their desired products from US and UK retailers.
Up-to-date information about country-specific shipping rules helps companies maintain trouble-free delivery services. Updates about the latest regulations should be followed to prevent delays and additional fees or shipping restrictions. You should verify updated regulations whenever you handle international deliveries.
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