Sending a parcel to Samoa
Prices, delivery times, customs rules and the best carriers for shipping a parcel to Samoa. Independent comparison updated 2026.
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Summary
At a glance
A parcel to Samoa arrives in Standard 18–32 days (standard) or DHL/FedEx Express 6–12 days (express). Non-EU country — VAT from 0 €, customs duty from 85 €. Best carriers: dhl-express, fedex.
Quick facts
Sending a parcel to Samoa
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Summary
A parcel to Samoa arrives in Standard 18–32 days (standard) or DHL/FedEx Express 6–12 days (express). Non-EU country — VAT from 0 €, customs duty from 85 €. Best carriers: dhl-express, fedex.
- Region
- oceania
- EU
- No
- Currency
- WST
- Standard delivery
- Standard 18–32 days
- Express delivery
- DHL/FedEx Express 6–12 days
- Customs duty from
- 85 €
- VAT
- from 0 €
- CN23 required
- Yes
Carrier comparison
Carriers for Samoa
| Carrier | Business days from carrier pickup. Does not include weekends or public holidays. | Indicative price for a 10 kg parcel. Calculated from average market rates — varies by season, volume and fuel surcharges. | Key strengths | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHL Express Carrier — own fleet and branch network. Picks up and delivers directly. | 1–2 days | 245 € | Fastest for non-EU destinations · Door-to-door in 72h worldwide | Detailsarrow_forward |
| FedEx Carrier — own fleet and branch network. Picks up and delivers directly. | 1–3 days | 225 € | Strong USA and Asia network · Fast intercontinental delivery (2–4 days) | Detailsarrow_forward |
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Price by weight
Price by weight
Price curve for a parcel to Samoa
Values are averages of the cheapest standard and fastest express service. Actual price depends on the carrier.
Prices by weight
Indicative prices and delivery time
| Weight | Standard shipping — balanced choice. Parcel typically arrives in 2–5 business days. Includes tracking. | Express shipping — priority handling and delivery in 1–2 business days. Surcharge is typically 50–150 % over standard. |
|---|---|---|
| 2 kg | 34 € | 84 € |
| 5 kg | 58 € | 138 € |
| 10 kg | 98 € | 232 € |
Prices are indicative, the actual amount depends on the carrier, exchange rate and seasonal surcharges. See the carrier comparison table below for exact numbers.
Customs
Samoa exempts shipments up to ~250 WST (~85 EUR) from duty. VAGST (Value Added Goods and Services Tax) of 15% applies above this threshold along with customs duty per the Samoan tariff (0–40%). Samoa Revenue Authority (SRA) handles clearance in Apia. Samoa is a small Pacific island state — courier availability is limited. DHL and FedEx cover Apia; remote islands are practically unreachable by express courier.
Required documents
- CN22 is a simplified customs declaration for parcels up to 2 kg and €270 in value. Completed at the post office or generated by the carrier. Without CN22, the parcel may be held at customs.
- Commercial invoice
- Invoice in English or Samoan
- Detailed contents description and value in WST or USD
Prohibited items
These items cannot be shipped to Samoa.
- Drugs and psychotropic substances
- Weapons and ammunition without authorisation
- Pornographic material
- Kava above permitted quantity
- Live animals without permit
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Data accuracy
Indicative information — verify at source
Shipping prices, delivery times and customs limits change over time and may differ by carrier, volume and season. Values on this page are indicative — they help you decide which carrier to pick, not to calculate a binding price. Before shipping, always verify current rates and conditions with the chosen carrier and the customs authority of Samoa.
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How do I send a shipment to Samoa?
Samoa is reachable via DHL or FedEx — express delivery to Apia in 6–12 days. De minimis ~250 WST (~85 EUR). VAGST 15% + duty 0–40% above the threshold. Remote islands are practically unreachable by express courier.
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About the author
Martin Dvorak
Editor & international shipping specialist
workspace_premium 10 years in logistics
Ten years in e-commerce logistics — first as operations manager at a store importing from the US, the last five as an independent consultant for smaller retailers. For parcel-guide.eu I write about carriers, customs and practical guides I wish I had years ago when I shipped my first parcel to Canada.
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