Marshall Islands Import Duties & Taxes Explained

The Marshall Islands charges an 8% import duty on most goods entering the country, with no national VAT or GST applied. Your shipment will be assessed on the total CIF value (item cost plus shipping and insurance) when it arrives, and there is no low-value exemption so duty applies to nearly all packages.

Duty is calculated on the CIF value, which includes your item cost plus insurance and shipping charges. The applicable duty rate is then applied to that combined total.

While local governments like Majuro levy a 4% retail sales tax, this is typically collected at the point of sale rather than by customs on personal imports. Your shipment will generally only face the federal import duty.

Yes, carriers like DHL or FedEx usually charge a clearance or administrative fee for processing your customs paperwork. These fees vary by carrier and are separate from government duties.

All charges are levied in U.S. Dollars (USD), which matches the currency used for your US purchases. No currency conversion is required for duties or carrier fees.

Yes, while 8% is the standard rate, specific categories like electronics or luxury goods may attract higher rates up to 15-20%. Renewable energy equipment is one category that may be exempt.

The Division of Customs under the Ministry of Finance collects all applicable duties upon entry. Your carrier will typically collect these fees from you before final delivery.

Add 8% of your item value plus shipping costs to get a rough duty estimate, then add potential carrier handling fees. Remember that actual charges depend on specific item classification.