Timor-Leste Import Duties & Taxes Explained

Import duty in Timor-Leste is 5% of your shipment's CIF value (goods plus shipping and insurance). You'll also pay a 2.5% Sales Tax on top of the duty, and there's no de minimis threshold for courier shipments, so all packages are subject to these charges regardless of value.

There is no duty-free allowance for Timor-Leste courier shipments. Your shipment will be subject to Import Duty (5%) and Sales Tax (2.5%) regardless of value.

Timor-Leste applies a 2.5% Sales Tax to most imported goods. This charge is calculated on your shipment's total value (including cost, shipping, and insurance) plus the 5% Import Duty, with no de minimis threshold for courier shipments.

The 5% Import Duty is calculated on the CIF value, which includes the cost of your items, shipping, and insurance. This base amount is determined before any sales tax is applied.

The Sales Tax rate in Timor-Leste is 2.5% and is charged on the sum of the CIF value plus the Import Duty. This means your total tax bill includes both the duty amount and the original shipment value.

Yes, carriers like DHL or FedEx often charge a separate Disbursement or Customs Processing Fee for advancing duty payments on your behalf. These handling fees are billed to you upon delivery in addition to government taxes.

Yes, specific goods like passenger vehicles over $50,000 may incur a 30% Excise Tax, and certain electronics can face rates up to 12%. Check if your shipment contains any select goods that trigger these additional charges.

The Timor-Leste Customs Authority collects all import duties and taxes directly upon arrival. Your carrier will typically collect these fees from you before releasing the shipment for final delivery.

You can estimate costs by adding 5% duty and 2.5% sales tax to your total CIF value, but final charges depend on the carrier's assessment. Always budget for these fees as they are mandatory for most commercial shipments.

Certain items like humanitarian aid and specific medical supplies may be exempt, but they require prior approval and specific paperwork. Standard consumer goods purchased in the US via Stackry are generally not exempt.