Sending a parcel to El Salvador
Prices, delivery times, customs rules and the best carriers for shipping a parcel to El Salvador. Independent comparison updated 2026.
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At a glance
A parcel to El Salvador arrives in Standardní 10–16 dní (standard) or DHL/FedEx Express 3–5 dní (express). Non-EU country — VAT from 0 €, customs duty from 192 €. Best carriers: dhl-express, fedex, ups.
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Sending a parcel to El Salvador
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Summary
A parcel to El Salvador arrives in Standardní 10–16 dní (standard) or DHL/FedEx Express 3–5 dní (express). Non-EU country — VAT from 0 €, customs duty from 192 €. Best carriers: dhl-express, fedex, ups.
- Region
- latin america
- EU
- No
- Currency
- USD
- Standard delivery
- Standardní 10–16 dní
- Express delivery
- DHL/FedEx Express 3–5 dní
- Customs duty from
- 192 €
- VAT
- from 0 €
- CN23 required
- Yes
Carrier comparison
Carriers for El Salvador
| 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 | 145 € | 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 | 133 € | Strong USA and Asia network · Fast intercontinental delivery (2–4 days) | Detailsarrow_forward |
 UPS Carrier — own fleet and branch network. Picks up and delivers directly. | 1–3 days | 128 € | Worldwide coverage in 220+ countries · UPS Saver express service (1–3 days outside EU) | Detailsarrow_forward |
Price by weight
Price by weight
Price curve for a parcel to El Salvador
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 | 20 € | 54 € |
| 5 kg | 34 € | 88 € |
| 10 kg | 58 € | 148 € |
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
El Salvador is a CACM member and uses USD as its official currency, eliminating exchange-rate risk. Personal parcels up to ~200 USD (~192 €) are generally exempt from duty. IVA (VAT) of 13% applies above this threshold. Customs is administered by DGA (Dirección General de Aduanas). Since 2021, El Salvador is the world's first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender. DHL, FedEx and UPS all cover the country.
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.
- Invoice in Spanish or English
- Value stated in USD (official currency)
Prohibited items
These items cannot be shipped to El Salvador.
- Drugs and psychotropic substances
- Weapons without permit
- Pornographic material
- Counterfeit goods
- Endangered species (CITES)
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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 El Salvador.
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What is the customs threshold for parcels to El Salvador?
El Salvador exempts personal parcels up to ~200 USD from duty. IVA 13% applies above this threshold. El Salvador uses USD — no exchange-rate risk. DHL, FedEx and UPS are all reliable options.
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