Guam Import Duties & Taxes Explained

No, your shipment does not clear U.S. Customs in Guam. Instead, it clears through the Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency (CQA), which operates Guam's independent customs jurisdiction with its own 4% Use Tax on imported goods.

Guam is actually a duty-free port, so high shipping costs aren't from import duties. Your shipment may still incur a 4% Use Tax on the total landed value plus small processing fees when it arrives.

No, Guam is a duty-free port, so your shipment typically incurs 0% customs duty on standard consumer goods. This applies to most items like electronics and clothing, though alcohol and tobacco are exceptions.

You will generally pay a 4% Use Tax on your shipment to Guam. This tax is calculated on the total landed value, which includes the item price plus shipping and insurance costs.

The tax is applied to the 'landed value' of your shipment, meaning the sum of your product cost, freight charges, and insurance. For example, a $350 landed value would result in a $14 tax charge.

Yes, you may encounter a small administrative fee from the Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency, often around $5.00 USD for smaller shipments. Express carriers like DHL or FedEx might also charge additional brokerage fees for handling customs entry.

The Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency (CQA) collects the Use Tax, while your carrier may collect any applicable processing or brokerage fees. You will usually pay these charges directly to the carrier before receiving your shipment.

You might be exempt if you declare your shipment as 'Personal Effects' and provide proof that you owned the items for a specific period, typically over 90 days or a year. Used items meeting these criteria are not subject to the tax.

Although Guam is a US territory, it operates outside the US Customs Territory, so goods moving from the mainland are treated as international imports. This means your shipment must clear Guam customs and is subject to local taxes.

These items are generally not supported by Stackry for forwarding due to federal excise taxes and strict local restrictions in Guam. Attempting to ship these may result in seizure or significant additional charges.