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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.

Shipping to British Indian Ocean Territory How-to Guide

British Indian Ocean Territory eCommerce Facts & Figures

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Shipping Rates & Couriers to British Indian Ocean Territory

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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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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.

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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 Documents

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.

Commercial Invoice

Battery Statement

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.

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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