Sending a parcel to Democratic Republic of Congo
Prices, delivery times, customs rules and the best carriers for shipping a parcel to Democratic Republic of Congo. Independent comparison updated 2026.
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Summary
At a glance
A parcel to Democratic Republic of Congo arrives in 16–30 days (standard) or DHL/FedEx Express 5–10 days (Kinshasa) (express). Non-EU country — VAT from 0 €, customs duty from 0 €. Best carriers: dhl-express, fedex.
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Sending a parcel to Democratic Republic of Congo
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Summary
A parcel to Democratic Republic of Congo arrives in 16–30 days (standard) or DHL/FedEx Express 5–10 days (Kinshasa) (express). Non-EU country — VAT from 0 €, customs duty from 0 €. Best carriers: dhl-express, fedex.
- Region
- africa
- EU
- No
- Currency
- CDF
- Standard delivery
- 16–30 days
- Express delivery
- DHL/FedEx Express 5–10 days (Kinshasa)
- Customs duty from
- No customs (EU)
- VAT
- from 0 €
- CN23 required
- Yes
Carrier comparison
Carriers for Democratic Republic of Congo
| 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 | 263 € | 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 | 241 € | Strong USA and Asia network · Fast intercontinental delivery (2–4 days) | Detailsarrow_forward |
Price by weight
Price by weight
Price curve for a parcel to Democratic Republic of Congo
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 | 36 € | 88 € |
| 5 kg | 62 € | 145 € |
| 10 kg | 105 € | 244 € |
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
DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa) is the world's largest Francophone country and Africa's third largest. It is distinct from the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville, ISO: CG). No de minimis — TVA 16% and duty per OHADA tariff (0–30%) apply from the first value. DGDA (Direction Générale des Douanes et Accises) manages clearance in Kinshasa. DHL and FedEx cover Kinshasa — delivery times are variable (5–10 days express). Security situation in eastern provinces has been critical since 1996.
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 in French
- Detailed description and value in USD (main trading currency)
- For commercial shipments: Attestation de Valeur
Prohibited items
These items cannot be shipped to Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Drugs and controlled substances
- Weapons and ammunition (without permit)
- Pornographic material
- Counterfeit goods
- Conflict minerals without certificate (coltan, cassiterite, gold — strict control)
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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 Democratic Republic of Congo.
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How to tell DRC (Kinshasa) from Republic of Congo (Brazzaville) apart?
DRC (ISO: CD) — Democratic Republic of Congo, capital Kinshasa, 102 million inhabitants. Republic of Congo (ISO: CG) — capital Brazzaville, 5.8 million inhabitants. Both lie on the banks of the Congo River. Shipments to DRC: TVA 16% + duty from the first value. DHL/FedEx to Kinshasa.
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