Sending a parcel to Papua New Guinea
Prices, delivery times, customs rules and the best carriers for shipping a parcel to Papua New Guinea. Independent comparison updated 2026.
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Summary
At a glance
A parcel to Papua New Guinea arrives in Standard 16–28 days (standard) or DHL/FedEx Express 5–10 days (express). Non-EU country — VAT from 0 €, customs duty from 120 €. Best carriers: dhl-express, fedex.
Quick facts
Sending a parcel to Papua New Guinea
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Summary
A parcel to Papua New Guinea arrives in Standard 16–28 days (standard) or DHL/FedEx Express 5–10 days (express). Non-EU country — VAT from 0 €, customs duty from 120 €. Best carriers: dhl-express, fedex.
- Region
- oceania
- EU
- No
- Currency
- PGK
- Standard delivery
- Standard 16–28 days
- Express delivery
- DHL/FedEx Express 5–10 days
- Customs duty from
- 120 €
- VAT
- from 0 €
- CN23 required
- Yes
Carrier comparison
Carriers for Papua New Guinea
| 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 |
Price by weight
Price by weight
Price curve for a parcel to Papua New Guinea
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 € | 82 € |
| 5 kg | 58 € | 135 € |
| 10 kg | 98 € | 228 € |
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
Papua New Guinea exempts shipments up to ~500 PGK (~120 EUR) from duty. GST (VAT) of 10% and customs duty (0–40% by category) apply above this threshold. PNG Customs Service handles clearance in Port Moresby. PNG has very diverse geography — delivery outside the capital is difficult. DHL and FedEx cover Port Moresby; remote areas are practically unreachable by 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
- Detailed description and value in PGK or USD
Prohibited items
These items cannot be shipped to Papua New Guinea.
- Drugs and psychotropic substances
- Weapons and ammunition without authorisation
- Pornographic material
- Tribal artefacts without authorisation
- CITES-listed endemic species
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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 Papua New Guinea.
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Is delivery to Papua New Guinea reliable?
Delivery to Port Moresby via DHL or FedEx is reliable (5–10 days express). Remote areas are practically unreachable by courier. De minimis ~500 PGK (~120 EUR), GST 10% above the threshold.
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