Shipping to Antarctica: The Definitive eCommerce Guide

This guide is designed to show you everything you need to know about setting up your shipping strategy in Antarctica. Unlock your growth, by utilizing our tools and expertise, in serving millions of shipments to Antarctica and beyond.

Antarctica eCommerce Facts & Figures

US$49.9k

Annual GDP Per Capita

1.11K

Current Total Population

100%

Daily Internet Users

US$49.9k

Annual GDP Per Capita

1.11K

Current Total Population

100%

Daily Internet Users

Fun fact

There are no polar bears here

Shipping Rates & Couriers to Antarctica

Easyship offers a wide range of couriers & services that ship to Antarctica. Link your own courier account, or use our pre-negotiated rates to show the fastest, cheapest and best value deliver options for every customer.

From

HK

Average cost:

US$274.96

Average delivery time

34 working days

From

SG

Average cost:

HK$49

Average delivery time

15 working days

From

Average cost:

SG$

Average delivery time

working days

From

Average cost:

AUD$

Average delivery time

working days

Antarctica Shipping Tips & Information

Get helpful Antarctica shipping tips & information. Find out about public holidays and non-working days before you ship.

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  • When shipping to Antarctica, ensure you pack shipments securely. See our guide.
  • Popular eCommerce platforms in Antarctica are eBay, Shopify & Magento.
  • Payment methods used by Antarctica are Bank card & cash on delivery
  • Consumers generally don't expect free shipping in Antarctica.
  • Saturday and Sunday are considered non-working days. You may experience delays for your shipments on these days.
  • Public holidays are also considered as non-working days. Please refer to the country's official Public Holiday page for specific holiday dates.

Antarctica Import Tax & Custom Fees

Antarctica calculates using the CIF method, which means the import duty and taxes are calculated based on the value of the imported goods as well as shipping costs. Click here or use our calculator to see fees.

Duties & Tax Details for Antarctica

Currency: United States dollar (USD)

Calculation Method: CIF

Tax & duties are calculated on the price of the products and shipping costs

Tax Threshold: 0 USD

Tax (VAT/GST): 25%

Duty Threshold: 0 USD

Import Duty Product Categories

Shipment items in an order will have relevant duties charged at this rate

Mobiles: 20%

Tablets: 20%

Computers: 20%

Cameras: 20%

Accessories: 20%

Accessories (Battery): 20%

Health & Beauty: 20%

Fashion: 20%

Watches: 20%

Jewelry: 6%

Pets Accessories: 12%

Dry Food & Supplements: 14%

Home Appliances: 20%

Home Decor: 20%

Toys: 20%

Sports: 20%

Luggage: 20%

Audio Video: 20%

Documents: 0%

Gaming: 6%

Books & Collectibles: 1%

We try our best to keep this information as accurate as possible, but this information is liable to change at any time.

Shipping Documentation to Antarctica

Shipping internationally requires a lot of documentation, which can be confusing and time consuming. Easyship generates this paperwork for you automatically based on your shipment's information, making the whole process easy.

Battery Statement
Commercial Invoice
Tax Documents & Shipping labels

Antarctica Customs: Shipping Restrictions & Prohibited Items

Confused on Antarctica customs and regulations? Before shipping to Antarctica (or any country), it's important to know if there are any special arrangements to make when sending them or even if they are legal at all. Get shipping regulations for Antarctica and other countries at Easyship.

Restricted items
No items found.
Prohibited items
Alcohol
Animals
Chemicals
Currency
Drugs
Explosives
Firearms
Fresh Food
Plants
Seeds
Tobacco

The list of restricted items changes frequently, so it's always best to check the official customs page prior to sending your goods.

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