Venezuela Import Duties & Taxes Explained

Import duty on your shipment to Venezuela typically ranges from 5% to 20% of your total CIF value, though luxury items can reach 35%. There is no de minimis threshold, so you should expect to pay both duty and 16% VAT on almost all imports regardless of value.

Yes, you can ship to Venezuela from the USA through Stackry. Your shipment will be subject to import taxes and duties upon arrival, including 16% VAT and customs duties ranging from 5-35%, with no de minimis threshold exempting low-value shipments.

Your shipment to Venezuela will likely incur import duties of 5-20% plus a 16% VAT (IVA) on the total landed value, with no minimum threshold for taxation. Additional fees include approximately 1% Customs Service Fee and carrier brokerage charges of $50-150 USD depending on your shipping method.

No, there is effectively no de minimis threshold for individual imports into Venezuela. Almost all shipments arriving via Stackry are subject to taxes and duties from the first dollar of value.

VAT is charged at 16% on the sum of your CIF value (product price plus shipping and insurance) plus any applicable customs duties. For high-value luxury items like jewelry over $300, a surcharge may increase the total VAT rate to 31%.

Yes, major carriers like DHL and FedEx charge handling and brokerage fees that can range from $50 to $150 USD for formal entry. These fees are separate from the government taxes and are paid directly to the carrier.

Duties are calculated on the full CIF value, which includes your product price plus the cost of shipping and insurance to Venezuela. This means your Stackry forwarding fees are included in the taxable base.

The national tax authority SENIAT determines the charges, but they are typically collected by your carrier (DHL, FedEx, or UPS) before final delivery. You will need to pay these amounts to receive your shipment.

While a 90% exemption exists under Decree 5,197, it generally requires a COMEX Permit which is typically reserved for commercial importers or authorized residents. Most individual Stackry customers will not qualify for this exemption.

Due to ongoing political transitions, customs procedures and delivery times can be subject to sudden changes or delays. We recommend verifying the current operational status with your carrier before expecting final delivery of your package.