Cambodia may be the smallest country of the Indochinese Peninsula, but it once had the largest city of the pre-industrial world - Angkor. Experts estimate that one million people may have lived in Angkor across an area bigger than today's Ottawa, Canada. Now, Angkor's former, ancient temple, Angkor Wat, is a World Heritage Site that draws millions of visitors yearly, both foreigners and Buddhist pilgrims.
Though e-commerce is still in its early stages in Cambodia, the country has a fast growing economy powered by a youthful population: median age 25! Add some recent laws to help govern it, e-commerce is bound to continue booming at 9% per year for a few more years.
Easily compare the best and cheapest shipping options to Cambodia through a variety of carriers using Secureship
Secureship provides safe and affordable shipping from Canada to Cambodia. In case you are an everyday shopper or a business,
you can easily save up to 50% on your international shipping costs by way of accessing our group buying power.
Shipments through Secureship come with full, easy to read tracking information to Cambodia
Tracking #:780123123123
Tel: 1-800-463-3339
Signed By: Pikwalia @ Residence
Jun 1, 2023
8:49 am
Battambang, BA, KH
Delivered
May 31, 2023
7:18 am
Sihanoukville, SI, KH
In transit
May 30, 2023
9:03 pm
Takeo, TA, KH
International Clearance
May 30, 2023
8:14 am
Phnom Penh, PP, KH
In transit
May 30, 2023
12:17 am
Toronto, ON, CA
In transit
May 29, 2023
4:30 pm
Ottawa, ON, CA
Pickup Scan
Disclaimer!
While we have made every effort to ensure that the information on this page is accurate, Customs laws and procedures change regularly so it is
important to consult a licensed broker in Cambodia before shipping any goods.
Types of Shipments
Not all types of shipments are created equal. Shipping a television will require different
paperwork, duties, and taxes than shipping an accounting statement, for example.
Here is a list of the most common types of shipments:
Gift shipments to Cambodia from Canada will incur duties and taxes regardless of the value of the gift.
Shipments from Individual-to-Individual
A gift shipment to an individual in Cambodia from an individual in Canada will be liable to duties and taxes no matter the value of the shipment.
Shipments from Business-to-Business
Gift shipments from a business in Canada to a business in Cambodia will be charged taxes and duty. There are no value thresholds for gifts.
Shipments from Business-to-Individual
A gift shipped to an individual in Cambodia from a business in Canada will incur duty and taxes. This occurs at any value of gift; there are no thresholds or de minimis values on gifts.
Gift Checklist
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
The words 'Gift Shipment' or 'Unsolicited Gift' are included on the commercial invoice, even if the shipment is sent at Christmas time
(see sample)
List the items in the parcel and write the value of each
Sending more than one gift in the parcel? Wrap and tag each one individually.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Gifts
Ship To
Invoice
Sinn Sisamouth St. 113 Boeung Keng Kang III Phnom Penh 12304 Cambodia
Phone: +855 23 665 5395
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Personal Shipment / Gift Shipment
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 29 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Gift Shipment: LEGO Star Wars Rebel UWing Fighter, 659 piece set
CA
$79.99
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Gifts Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $79.99
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Multiple Gifts in One Shipment
If you are shipping multiple gifts in one parcel, ensure that each gift is tagged and wrapped separately. Also, all gifts in the parcel will incur duty and taxes.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Gifts
Ship To
Invoice
Sinn Sisamouth St. 113 Boeung Keng Kang III Phnom Penh 12304 Cambodia
Phone: +855 23 665 5395
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Unsolicited Gift: Consolidated Gift Package
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 29 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Gift - Roger: LEGO Star Wars Rebel UWing Fighter, 659 piece set
CA
$39.99
1 Each
Gift - Erica: Handwoven French Canadian Catalogne Blanket
CA
$49.99
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Gifts Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $89.98
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Personal effects shipped to Cambodia may enter the country exempt from duty and taxes. The shipper must be in Cambodia when the goods arrive.
Duty and tax exemption on personal effects may be claimed by Canadians moving to Cambodia to work for a registered company and Cambodians returning home to live permanently.
Personal effects must be used items and include:
Household goods like furniture
Clothing and footwear
Personal belongings
Dry foodstuffs
Moving Temporarily
Students
There is no information at this time regarding students moving temporarily to Cambodia to study and bringing their personal effects with them.
Non-students
Canadians moving temporarily to Cambodia to work may enter the country with their personal effects exempt from duty and taxes. Be aware that the shipper must be present in Cambodia at the time the shipment arrives in the country.
NOTE: The shipper must be working for a company registered in Cambodia to be eligible for the exemption.
Personal effects include used goods like:
Shoes and clothing
Personal items
Furniture, equipment, and supplies for a household (e.g. dried foods)
Moving Permanently
Cambodian nationals returning to their country to live permanently may ship their personal effects exempt from duty and taxes.
Used personal effects are any items that are required for maintaining a household and are items such as:
Household goods like furniture
Clothing and footwear
Personal belongings
Dried foodstuffs
NOTE: The shipper must be in Cambodia when the shipment arrives.
Personal Effects Checklist
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'Personal Effects' (see sample)
A detailed description of each item is provided
Paperwork sent to Cambodian officials must be on company letterhead and signed by appropriate official
Documents should arrive in Cambodia ten working days ahead of the shipment
Sample Commercial Invoice for Promotional Material
Ship To
Invoice
Sinn Sisamouth St. 113 Boeung Keng Kang III Phnom Penh 12304 Cambodia
Phone: +855 23 665 5395
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Promotional Material - Not for Resale
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 29 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Promotional Material: Not for Resale. Product pamphlets to hand out at trade show.
CA
$163.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Promotional Material Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $163.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Repairs
Goods shipped to Cambodia for repair will be given partial duty and tax relief.
Items Under Warranty
No GST will be charged for equipment and items under warranty that are repaired in Cambodia and returned to Canada.
Items No Longer Under Warranty
Goods no longer under warranty that have been repaired in Canada will incur duty and GST, including on any parts used to effect the repair.
Sending Product for Repair to Cambodia
Equipment shipped to Cambodia for repair are entitled to a partial tax and duty exemption.
Returning Repaired Product to Cambodia
Equipment repaired in Canada will incur GST and duty if the item was no longer under warranty. However, items under warranty will be exempt from GST.
Repair Checklist
Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'REPAIR & RETURN' under the General Description or Remarks, and include the estimated time of return
(see sample)
Include repair contract with shipment
Serial or product number and the cost of repairs should be indicated under the Detailed Description of Goods section
Include the original shipping documents or tracking number from when the item was first exported to Cambodia or exported to Canada (depending on which case applies)
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
Sinn Sisamouth St. 113 Boeung Keng Kang III Phnom Penh 12304 Cambodia
Phone: +855 23 665 5395
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Repair and Return - Watch being sent for repair
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 29 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Fossil Watch being sent for repair - Model E5, serial # 789456FG7E2 - Repair Cost $76.00
US
$163.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Warranty Repair Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $163.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Temporary Imports
Goods shipped to Cambodia as a temporary import may enter the country either partially or totally exempt from duty and taxes* providing:
They are re-exported within 1 year of entry
The goods are for demonstration or display
They are imported in reasonable quantities vis-a-vis the size of the event
*Security must be provided, which will be returned when the items leave Cambodia.
The goods must be imported for an identifiable purpose and are to remain unchanged during their stay in Cambodia.
NOTE: The time limit may be extended by customs if a written request is submitted before the expiration date.
Items allowed temporary entry include:
Goods to be displayed at an exhibition, trade fair, or meeting
Commercial samples included as part of a commercial transaction, but are not sold or purchased as part of the transaction
ATA Carnets
Cambodia does not recognise ATA Carnets for temporary imports.
Temporary Imports Checklist
Commercial Invoice clearly stating 'Temporary Import'. This must be written in the General Description section and the Detailed Description of Goods.
(see sample)
The goods arrive and leave in the same condition, i.e. they undergo no repairs nor are they used in manufacturing
Stay no longer than the period listed above
Include your ATA Carnet with your shipment (if applicable)
Include the expected return date or the date that it was originally received within the country (whichever applies)
Any above listed items not listed in this checklist
Sinn Sisamouth St. 113 Boeung Keng Kang III Phnom Penh 12304 Cambodia
Phone: +855 23 665 5395
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Temporary Imports - Trade show booth and display equipment returning Jan 2020
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 29 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 box
Temporary Imports - Trade show booth and display equipment
CA
$1032.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Temporary Imports Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $1032.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Permanent/Sold Goods
Goods sold to someone in Cambodia will require a commercial invoice whether or not they incur duty or taxes. Shipments of $50 USD or less (about $60 CAD) will be exempt from duty and VAT.
Occasional Shipper
If you are an occasional shipper of sold goods to Cambodia, for example through eBay, you must complete a commercial invoice even if the goods are exempt from duty and taxes.
The duty and tax threshold for shipments is $50 USD (about $60 CAD), which means for shipments valued less than this, they will not incur duty or VAT.
Regular shipper
If you are a regular shipper of sold goods to Cambodia, we recommend that you employ the services of a licenced Cambodian customs broker.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Permanent/Sold Goods
Ship To
Invoice
Sinn Sisamouth St. 113 Boeung Keng Kang III Phnom Penh 12304 Cambodia
Phone: +855 23 665 5395
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Permanent/Sold: Parts and accessories for Canon B78n camera
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 29 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
15 Each
Camera Lenses: Canon EF 50mm, Canon EF 85mm & wide-angle lenses.
CA
$132.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Permanent/Sold Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $1980.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Required Documents
Shipping packages internationally requires a lot of documentation. This process alone can be confusing and time-consuming.
So we’ve narrowed down what documents you might need and ranked them based on likeliness of being needed.
Document Type
When?
Details
Shipping Label / Bill of Lading
Always required
This is a label provided by the carrier (UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.). Always required because the carrier needs to know the parcel's destination.
Commercial Invoice
Required for all non-document shipments
For all non-document shipments, you will require 3 copies of the commercial invoice (to be included with your shipping labels).
These are for customs purposes and need to be included inside a document pouch outside of the box.
When creating a shipment through the Secureship website, the system will help you create this document automatically.
B13a
Required if value exceeds $2,000 per shipment or is a controlled good
A B13a is required if your shipment exceeds $2000 CAD or is a controlled good
and is destined to a country other than the US, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands
Canada has a preferential trade agreement with Cambodia. A COO proves that an item has been produced, manufactured or processed in Canada.
When an item with a COO is imported into Cambodia, it will incur a reduced or zero-rated import duty.
Certificate of Insurance (COI)
Infrequently required
Shows that the shipment has been insured.
Banks may request a certificate of insurance when providing letters of credit for the goods. Otherwise,
it is generally your choice whether to purchase insurance for the shipment.
ATA Carnet
Infrequently required
Used to avoid duties and taxes on shipments of temporary nature.
If you ship goods of temporary nature to and from a country, you can obtain an ATA Carnet to expedite the customs clearance process and
ensure that anything of temporary nature is not charged duties and taxes.
No specific form required, but generally includes information regarding:
The exporter, importer and transport company
Date of issue
Number of freight invoice
Type and number of packages
Contents of each package
Marks and numbers
Net weight, gross weight and measurements of each package
Prohibited & Restricted Imports
Goods declared as prohibited may not enter Cambodia; those deemed restricted are allowed entry but they may be limited in quantity or must abide by other rules.
Import duty and taxes on shipments entering Cambodia are calculated using the CIF method. This is the sum of the customs value plus insurance costs plus freight fees.
CIF Value = Customs Value + Insurance Amount + Freight Costs
By calculating the CIF value of your shipment to Cambodia, you will be able to predict the duty and taxes owed by the recipient.
Thresholds
The duty and tax threshold for imported goods is $50 USD (about $60 CAD). This is also known as the de minimis value, and is the amount below which duty and taxes are exempt.
Currency
Cambodian Riel (KHR)
Duty Exemption (De minimis Value)
$50 USD (about $60 CAD)
Duty Calculation Method
CIF
TAX (VAT)
10%
Tax Exemption
(De minimis Value)
$50 USD (about $60 CAD)
Tax Calculation Method
CIF
Duties on Imports
Specific Tax
Cambodian authorities impose a Specific Tax on Certain Merchandise and Services (STCMS).
Shipments of the following will incur the Specific Tax:
You can purchase
insurance
through Secureship and it is provided by the carrier that will be transporting your shipment.
Each carrier will charge a different amount per $100 of declared insurance. If you indicate that you need insurance for your shipment our system will automatically include the insurance costs for your shipment.
Insurance is great to have in case your package is accidentally lost or damaged by the carrier. But be careful, not everything you ship is insurable. Worse - even if your package contains items that are insurable, if it doesn’t meet the ISTA 3A packaging standard, the insurance purchased through the carrier would not be available to you.
Here are some items that cannot be insured by the carrier:
Personal belongings
Antiques
Artwork
Liquids (including alcohol)
Televisions
Jewellery in excess of $500
Perishable goods
Glass or Ceramic
And many more items
For more information, please see the carrier's terms and conditions.
Shipping to Cambodia from Canada can take between 3-5 business days through the fastest carriers available on the Secureship platform.
More economical services, such as Canada Post, can take up to 1-2 months to complete the delivery.
