Shipping to British Indian Ocean Territory: The Definitive eCommerce Guide

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

British Indian Ocean Territory eCommerce Facts & Figures

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Fun fact

Home to a crab with a 90 cm leg span

Shipping Rates & Couriers to British Indian Ocean Territory

Easyship offers a wide range of couriers & services that ship to British Indian Ocean Territory. 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

US

Average cost:

US$15.3

Average delivery time

28 working days

From

HK

Average cost:

HK$190.11

Average delivery time

27 working days

From

SG

Average cost:

SG$49

Average delivery time

working days

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Average cost:

AUD$

Average delivery time

working days

British Indian Ocean Territory Shipping Tips & Information

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

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  • When shipping to British Indian Ocean Territory, ensure you pack shipments securely. See our guide.
  • Popular eCommerce platforms in British Indian Ocean Territory are eBay, Shopify & Magento.
  • Payment methods used by British Indian Ocean Territory are Bank card & cash on delivery
  • Consumers generally don't expect free shipping in British Indian Ocean Territory.
  • 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.

British Indian Ocean Territory Import Tax & Custom Fees

British Indian Ocean Territory 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 British Indian Ocean Territory

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): 20%

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 British Indian Ocean Territory

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

British Indian Ocean Territory Customs: Shipping Restrictions & Prohibited Items

Confused on British Indian Ocean Territory customs and regulations? Before shipping to British Indian Ocean Territory (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 British Indian Ocean Territory 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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