Guyana's Kaieteur Falls are a stunning testament to the indigenous Amerindian name for this country: land of many waters. But Guyana also offers its visitors unspoiled rainforests home to a varied and impressive range of flora and fauna - giant otters, jaguars, tapirs, and saki monkeys, to name a few.
The development of e-commerce in Guyana has been slower compared to other South American countries, but its government has made its development a priority. And with COVID-19 as a catalyst, e-commerce revenue is expected to grow at 19% yearly till 2025. With Canada being one of Guyana's major trading partners, shipping should become brisk business with South America's only English-speaking country.
Easily compare the best and cheapest shipping options to Guyana through a variety of carriers using Secureship
Secureship provides safe and affordable shipping from Canada to Guyana. 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 Guyana
Tracking #:780123123123
Tel: 1-800-463-3339
Signed By: Pikwalia @ Residence
Jun 2, 2023
8:49 am
Rose Hall, RH, GY
Delivered
Jun 1, 2023
7:18 am
Anna Regina, AR, GY
In transit
May 31, 2023
9:03 pm
Princetown, BR, GY
International Clearance
May 31, 2023
8:14 am
Linden, LI, GY
In transit
May 31, 2023
12:17 am
Toronto, ON, CA
In transit
May 30, 2023
4:30 pm
Ottawa, ON, CA
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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 Guyana 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:
Shipping gifts to Guyana may be exempt from duty and taxes if the value of the shipment is $200 USD or less (about $250 CAD).
Shipments from Individual-to-Individual
Gift shipments from an individual in Canada to an individual in Guyana may incur taxes if the value exceeds $200 USD (about $250 CAD).
Shipments from Business-to-Business
A gift shipped from a business in Canada to a business in Guyana will incur duty and taxes regardless of the value of the gift.
Shipments from Business-to-Individual
A gift shipped from a business in Canada to an individual in Guyana will be exempt from duty if its value is $200 USD (about $250 CAD) or less provided items are for personal use and have no commercial value.
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
Miguel ángel Asturias Calle 24 3-81 Guyana City 01001 Guyana
Phone: +502 2208 7777
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Personal Shipment / Gift Shipment
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 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 sending more than one gift in one shipment, be sure to wrap and tag each one individually.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Gifts
Ship To
Invoice
Miguel Ángel Asturias Calle 24 3-81 Guyana City 01001 Guyana
Phone: +502 2208 7777
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Unsolicited Gift: Consolidated Gift Package
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 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
Shipping personal effects to Guyana from Canada is exempt from duty and taxes under the following conditions:
The claimant is a Guyanese citizen and has lived in Canada for a minimum of 5 years
At the time of re-entry into Guyana, the individual is 18 years of age or older
The value of personal effects does not exceed $500 USD (about $630 CAD)
They are in a reasonable quantity, i.e. personal, not commercial
NOTE: Personal effects shipped in cartons or boxes have duty and tax thresholds based on the size of the box. The specific details concerning box sizes and thresholds can be found by clicking here.
Moving Temporarily
Students
There is no information at this time concerning students shipping their personal effects to Guyana for the purpose of studying in the country.
Non-students
No information is currently available regarding non-students moving temporarily to Guyana with their personal effects.
Moving Permanently
Guyana nationals returning to live permanently in Guyana from Canada may import their personal effects duty-free if the conditions below are followed:
The shipments value is no more than $500 USD (about $630 CAD)
They are at least 18 years of age on the date of return
They have lived outside of Guyana for at least 5 years
The amount of goods is appropriate to the size of the household
If the returnee is a student, he or she must have finished a minimum of 3 consecutive years of schooling in Canada
Canadian citizens who are non-residents of Guyana may also claim a duty and tax exemption on imported personal effects up to the amount of $500 USD (about $630 CAD). The other condition is that the claimant must live in Guyana for a minimum of 3 years.
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, which includes estimated value and reason for importation
Complete form C73 for a shipment with a value of $500 USD or less (about $630 CAD)
Sample Commercial Invoice for Promotional Material
Ship To
Invoice
Miguel Ángel Asturias Calle 24 3-81 Guyana City 01001 Guyana
Phone: +502 2208 7777
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Promotional Material - Not for Resale
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 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
Sending goods from Canada to Guyana for repairs may be subject to duty and taxes. We recommend contacting Guyana Customs to verify if duty and taxes will apply.
Items Under Warranty
Shipping items under warranty from Canada to Guyana for repairs may incur duty and taxes. We recommend you contact Guyana Customs to confirm if your shipment will be liable to duty and taxes.
Items No Longer Under Warranty
Equipment and machinery no longer under warranty that is repaired in Guyana will be subject to duty and GST on the value of the repair and on any added parts upon re-entry into Canada.
Sending Product for Repair to Guyana
Sending a product for repair to Guyana from Canada may be subject to duty and taxes if the repairs on goods have altered its value. Guyanese Customs should be contacted to establish whether the shipment will be exempt or not from duty and taxes.
Returning Repaired Product to Guyana
Products repaired in Canada will be liable to duties and taxes when they re-enter Guyana.
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 Guyana or exported to Canada (depending on which case applies)
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
Miguel Ángel Asturias Calle 24 3-81 Guyana City 01001 Guyana
Phone: +502 2208 7777
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Repair and Return - Watch being sent for repair
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 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
Importing items temporarily into Guyana may be exempt from duties and taxes under provided:
The goods are re-exported within 3 months of the date of entry into Guyana
A security deposit is made for the amount of duties and taxes owed
NOTE: Guyana is not amongst the countries that accept an ATA Carnet 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
Miguel Ángel Asturias Calle 24 3-81 Guyana City 01001 Guyana
Phone: +502 2208 7777
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Temporary Imports - Trade show booth and display equipment returning Jan 2020
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 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
All sold goods entering Guyana will incur duty and taxes regardless of their value (there are no thresholds or de minimis values).
Occasional Shipper
Even if you only ship sold goods occasionally to Guyana, be advised that they will incur duty and taxes no matter their customs value. For Guyana, there are no thresholds below which no duty or taxes will be waived.
Regular shipper
Regular shippers of sold goods to Guyana are recommended to seek the services of a licenced Guyanese customs broker.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Permanent/Sold Goods
Ship To
Invoice
Miguel Ángel Asturias Calle 24 3-81 Guyana City 01001 Guyana
Phone: +502 2208 7777
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Permanent/Sold: Parts and accessories for Canon B78n camera
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 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 Guyana. A COO proves that an item has been produced, manufactured or processed in Canada.
When an item with a COO is imported into Guyana, 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
Prohibited goods are not allowed to be shipped to Guyana while restricted goods have rules that apply to the amount of goods or they may require approval from a government department.
Prohibited Items
Indecent or obscene
material in any form
- prints, books, etc.
Matches containing white
(yellow) phosphorous
Shaving brushes manufactured in or exported from Japan
Restricted Items
Firearms and ammunition
Drugs such as cocaine, heroin, cannabis sativa, etc.
Duty and taxes on goods shipped to Guyana are calculated using the CIF value of the shipment, i.e. the sum of the customs value plus freight costs plus insurance charges.
CIF Value = Customs Value + Insurance Amount + Freight Costs
Knowing the CIF value will help you predict the duty and taxes owed by the recipient.
Thresholds
There are no thresholds (de minimis values) on shipments entering Guyana. This means that regardless of the parcel's value, it will incur duty and VAT.
Currency
Guyanese dollar GYD
Duty Exemption (De minimis Value)
N/A
Duty Calculation Method
CIF
TAX (VAT)
14%
Tax Exemption
(De minimis Value)
N/A
Tax Calculation Method
CIF
Duties on Imports
Excise Taxes
Excise tax is charged on alcohol, tobacco, and tobacco products.
Other Taxes in Guyana
Guyana applies a number of other taxes and charges on imported products.
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 Guyana 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.
