American Samoa Import Duties & Taxes Explained

Traditional customs duties are abolished in American Samoa, but an 8-10% excise tax applies to most imported goods including your shipment. There is no de minimis threshold, so even low-value parcels are subject to this tax calculated on your item value plus shipping costs.

Yes, excise taxes apply to your shipment regardless of value in American Samoa. There is no $800 de minimis exemption, so even low-value imports are subject to the 8%–10% excise tax calculated on the total cost including shipping.

There is no maximum value before import duty in American Samoa; the effective threshold is $0.

No, American Samoa does not have VAT or GST. Instead, it applies a mandatory Excise Tax of 8% to 10% on most imported goods.

You'll pay an 8-10% Excise Tax on your shipment's total CIF value (item cost + shipping + insurance), with no de minimis threshold in American Samoa. Your carrier will also charge $15-$25 in clearance fees to process your package through American Samoa Customs.

Yes, carriers like DHL or FedEx typically charge clearance, brokerage, or handling fees for processing your shipment through customs. These are separate from the government Excise Tax.

Yes, shipping to American Samoa is considered international for customs purposes. Although American Samoa is a U.S. territory, it operates as a separate customs jurisdiction, so your shipment will be subject to American Samoa's 8% to 10% excise tax and carrier clearance fees when it arrives.