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UPS to Democratic Republic of Congo — prices, delivery times, limits
How to ship a parcel to Democratic Republic of Congo via UPS. Indicative prices (79 € / 2 kg, 136 € / 5 kg, 231 € / 10 kg), delivery time 1–3 days, weight limit 70 kg, customs rules and best alternatives.
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UPS to Democratic Republic of Congo — prices, delivery times, limits
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UPS to Democratic Republic of Congo: standard delivery 1–3 days, indicative price for up to 5 kg is 136 €, up to 10 kg 231 €. Carrier weight limit is 70 kg. Country is outside the EU — VAT applies from 0 €, customs duty from 0 €.
- Destination
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Carrier
- UPS
- Delivery time
- 1–3 days
- Price 2 kg
- 79 €
- Price 5 kg
- 136 €
- Price 10 kg
- 231 €
- Max. weight
- 70 kg
- EU
- No — customs apply
UPS price guide
Indicative prices for Democratic Republic of Congo
| Weight | Price | Delivery time |
|---|---|---|
| 2 kg | 79 € | 1–3 days |
| 5 kg | 136 € | 1–3 days |
| 10 kg | 231 € | 1–3 days |
Prices are indicative, derived from reference rates for Democratic Republic of Congo and the carrier's cost profile. Actual cost depends on the carrier's current rates, parcel dimensions and volumetric weight.
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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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Customs and VAT for Democratic Republic of Congo
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
- description CN22 or CN23 customs declaration (depending on value)
- description Commercial invoice in French
- description Detailed description and value in USD (main trading currency)
- description For commercial shipments: Attestation de Valeur
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