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:
You can also skip ahead to the table containing the list of
Commonly Required Documents.
Documents Only
Most documents may be shipped to Guyana from Canada duty-free provided
they have no commercial value, and they include:
- Airline tickets
- Annual reports
- Cash letters
- Catalogues, price lists
- Charts and maps
- Computer print-outs
- Credit Cards
- Drawings
- Driver's licence
- Graphs
- Manuscripts, periodicals, and publications
- Newspapers
- Pamphlets
- Passports, visa applications
- Photographs, slides
- Proposals and bids
- Seismic data
- Specifications sheets
- Stamps, postage
The following items may be shipped duty-free if they meet the criteria
shown in the table below:
| Item | Restriction |
|---|
| Books | Only for personal use |
| Business cards | Personal use only |
| Cheques | Cancelled cheques only |
| Blueprints | Must be for personal use only |
| Discs | Only if used and includes data |
| Envelopes, stationery, labels | Must be blank and for personal use only |
| Forms | Must be blank |
| Greeting cards and invitations | Personal use only |
| Manuals | Technical manuals |
| Newsletters | Only intercompany documents for use within the company |
| Traveller's cheques | Used traveller's checks only. |
Sources:
https://www.ups.com/ga/CountryRegs?loc=en_US
Shipping Gifts
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: 28 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: 28 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 |
Sources:
https://www.gra.gov.gy/exempt-supplies/
Shipping Personal Effects
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)
Sources:
https://www.gra.gov.gy/imports/personal-effects/
https://www.gra.gov.gy/tax-exemption-policy-for-qualifying-re-migrants-settlers-and-returning-students-2/
https://www.minfor.gov.gy/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Remigration.pdf
Sample Commercial Invoice for Personal Effects
| 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 effects being delivered to my new address.
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker: UPS
Date: 28 May 2023 |
| QTY | Description of Goods | C/O | SubTotal |
|---|
| 5 Pairs | Personal Effects: 5 pairs of various types of shoes
| IN | $40.00 |
| 1 Each | Personal Effects: Arc'terix Winter Jacket
| CA | $478.00 |
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export: Personal Effects
Contact Name: James Smith
| Total Invoice Amount: $678.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
|
| Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided
is true and complete to the best of my knowledge |
Food, Chocolate, Candies
Foodstuffs entering Guyana are subject to restrictions to quantity and
customs rules regarding agricultural or health standards.
You May Ship
Do Not Ship
- Perishables - fruit and vegetables
- Meat and dairy products
Food, Chocolate, Candies Checklist
- Clearly indicate 'Food' on the commercial invoice in the General Description
or Remarks section (see sample)
- Ensure that your food, chocolate, or candies may be imported into the
country
- You are not shipping commercial quantities (for any duty & tax exemption)
- Check with your carrier that they will accept food shipments
Sources:
https://www.fedex.com/en-us/ancillary-clearance-service.html
Sample Commercial Invoice for Food, Chocolate, Candies
| Ship To | Invoice |
|---|
Miguel ángel Asturias
Calle 24 3-81
Guyana City
01001
Guyana
Phone: +502 2208 7777 | Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Food Shipment - Assorted chocolate bars in their original manufacturer's packaging
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker: UPS
Date: 28 May 2023 |
| QTY | Description of Goods | C/O | SubTotal |
|---|
| 1 Box | Nestle Chocolate Bars in original packaging expiring May 2021 (shelf life of 6 months or longer)
| CA | $20.00 |
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export: Permanent / Sold
Contact Name: James Smith
| Total Invoice Amount: $20.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
|
| Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided
is true and complete to the best of my knowledge |
Samples
Shipping samples to Guyana from Canada is subject to duty and taxes;
there are no exemptions.
Commercial Sample Checklist
- A Commercial Invoice must be included with your shipment
- Clearly indicate 'Commercial Samples' on the commercial invoice in the
General Description & Detailed Description of Goods (see sample)
- The item shipped has tearing, perforation, slashing, defacing, or has
permanent marking clearing indicating the item as commercial sample
Sources:
https://www.gra.gov.gy/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/HS-2017-version.pdf
Sample Commercial Invoice for Commercial Sample
| Ship To | Invoice |
|---|
Miguel Ángel Asturias
Calle 24 3-81
Guyana City
01001
Guyana
Phone: +502 2208 7777 | Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Commercial Sample - Not for Resale
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker: UPS
Date: 28 May 2023 |
| QTY | Description of Goods | C/O | SubTotal |
|---|
| 1 Box | Commercial Sample - Advanced reading copy of Dan Brown's novel.
| CA | $20.00 |
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export: Commercial Sample
Contact Name: James Smith
| Total Invoice Amount: $20.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
|
| Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided
is true and complete to the best of my knowledge |
Advertising Material
Advertising material may be shipped temporarily from Canada to Guyana
provided items are authorized by national customs provided:
- It is of no commercial or marketable value
- They are articles to be used to produce calendars
Advertising Material Checklist
- Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'Promotional Material - Not for
Resale' (see sample)
- A detailed description of each item is provided
Sources:
https://www.gra.gov.gy/wp-cotent/uploads/2020/12/HS-2017-version.pdf
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: 28 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
Sources:
https://www.gra.gov.gy/customs-act-2020/
Sample Commercial Invoice for Warranty Repair
| Ship To | Invoice |
|---|
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: 28 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
Sources:
https://www.gra.gov.gy/customs-act-2020/
Sample Commercial Invoice for Temporary Imports
| Ship To | Invoice |
|---|
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: 28 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.
Sources:
https://www.gra.gov.gy/faqs/#1603919740173-24c7e0a1-6e68
https://docs.wto.org/dol2fe/Pages/SS/directdoc.aspx?filename=q:/WT/TPR/S320R1.pdf&Open=True 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: 28 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 |
Duty &
Taxes
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.
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.
- Candy20%
- Chocolate20%
- Spirits and wines100%
- Tobacco100%
- Books0%
- Documents0%
- Video games & consoles20%
- Computers & laptops0%
- Tablets0%
- Mobiles5%
- Cameras25%
- Accessories for Electronics0%
- Coats20%
- Beauty products & cosmetics20%
- Jewellery60%
- Shirts & pants20%
- Home appliances20%
- Toys20%
- Sports equipment10%
Sources:
https://www.gra.gov.gy/faqs/#1603919740173-24c7e0a1-6e68
https://www.macmap.org/
https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/guyana/corporate/other-taxes
Guyana Shipping Insurance
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.
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about Shipping to Guyana
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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.
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