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Shipping to Laos: The Definitive eCommerce Guide

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

Shipping to Laos How-to Guide

Laos eCommerce Facts & Figures

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Shipping Rates & Couriers to Laos

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Laos Shipping Tips & Information

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

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

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

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

Consumers generally don't expect free shipping in Laos.

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.

Laos Import Tax & Custom Fees

Laos 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 Laos

Currency: Lao kip (LAK)

Calculation Method: CIF

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

Tax Threshold: 0 USD

Tax (VAT/GST): 10%

Duty Threshold: 0 USD

Import Duty Product Categories

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

  • Mobiles

    30%

  • Tablets

    5%

  • Computers

    5%

  • Cameras

    5%

  • Accessories

    5%

  • Accessories (Battery)

    5%

  • Health & Beauty

    5%

  • Fashion

    10%

  • Watches

    10%

  • Jewelry

    5%

  • Pets Accessories

    5%

  • Dry Food & Supplements

    30%

  • Home Appliances

    10%

  • Home Decor

    40%

  • Toys

    5%

  • Sports

    5%

  • Luggage

    10%

  • Audio Video

    10%

  • Documents

    0%

  • Gaming

    75%

  • Books & Collectibles

    5%

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 Laos

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

Laos Customs: Shipping Restrictions & Prohibited Items

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