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Shipping to Timor-Leste: The Definitive eCommerce Guide

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

Shipping to Timor-Leste How-to Guide

Timor-Leste eCommerce Facts & Figures

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Shipping Rates & Couriers to Timor-Leste

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

Timor-Leste Shipping Tips & Information

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

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Top courier services when shipping to Timor-Leste include,

When shipping to Timor-Leste, ensure you pack shipments securely. See our guide.

Popular eCommerce platforms in Timor-Leste are eBay, Shopify & Magento.

Payment methods used by Timor-Leste are Bank card & cash on delivery

Consumers generally don't expect free shipping in Timor-Leste.

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.

Timor-Leste Import Tax & Custom Fees

Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste

Currency: Indonesian rupiah (IDR)

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 Timor-Leste

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

Timor-Leste Customs: Shipping Restrictions & Prohibited Items

Confused on Timor-Leste customs and regulations? Before shipping to Timor-Leste (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 Timor-Leste 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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