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Shipping to Nicaragua: The Definitive eCommerce Guide

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

Shipping to Nicaragua How-to Guide

Nicaragua eCommerce Facts & Figures

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Shipping Rates & Couriers to Nicaragua

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

Nicaragua Shipping Tips & Information

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

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When shipping to Nicaragua, ensure you pack shipments securely. See our guide.

Popular eCommerce platforms in Nicaragua are eBay , Shopify & Magento .

Payment methods used by Nicaragua are Bank card & cash on delivery

Consumers generally don't expect free shipping in Nicaragua.

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.

Nicaragua Import Tax & Custom Fees

Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua

Currency: Nicaraguan córdoba (NIO)

Calculation Method: CIF

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

Tax Threshold: 0 USD

Tax (VAT/GST): 15%

Duty Threshold: 0 USD

Import Duty Product Categories

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

  • Mobiles

    0%

  • Tablets

    0%

  • Computers

    0%

  • Cameras

    0%

  • Accessories

    0%

  • Accessories (Battery)

    0%

  • Health & Beauty

    15%

  • Fashion

    15%

  • Watches

    15%

  • Jewelry

    0%

  • Pets Accessories

    15%

  • Dry Food & Supplements

    15%

  • Home Appliances

    15%

  • Home Decor

    15%

  • Toys

    15%

  • Sports

    10%

  • Luggage

    15%

  • Audio Video

    15%

  • Documents

    0%

  • Gaming

    10%

  • Books & Collectibles

    0%

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 Nicaragua

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

Nicaragua Customs: Shipping Restrictions & Prohibited Items

Confused on Nicaragua customs and regulations? Before shipping to Nicaragua (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 Nicaragua 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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