Honduras is blessed with terrestrial and marine treasures. On land, it is rich in agricultural and mineral resources; in its Caribbean waters sit the Bay of Islands - part of the 1100 km, important Mesoamerican Barrier Reef.
E-commerce is still a young component of the Honduran economy. But so too is its population - one-third are less than 14-years-old. With a current social media use rate of 39% in the country, those very young Hondurans will in the near future readily welcome the internet and all of the shopping it offers.
Easily compare the best and cheapest shipping options to Honduras through a variety of carriers using Secureship
Secureship provides safe and affordable shipping from Canada to Honduras. 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 Honduras
Tracking #:780123123123
Tel: 1-800-463-3339
Signed By: Pikwalia @ Residence
Jun 1, 2023
8:49 am
CENTRO SUR ORIENTAL,CSO, HN
Delivered
May 31, 2023
7:18 am
SAN PEDRO SULA, SPS, HN
In transit
May 30, 2023
9:03 pm
TEGUCIGALPA, TE, HN
International Clearance
May 30, 2023
8:14 am
LITORAL ATLáNTICO , LI, HN
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 Honduras 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:
All gift shipment to Honduras from Canada will incur duty and taxes. There are no thresholds or de minimis values below which no charges are applied.
Shipments from Individual-to-Individual
A gift shipment to an individual in Honduras from an individual in Canada will be liable to duty and tax fees no matter the value of the gift.
Shipments from Business-to-Business
Shipping a gift from a business in Canada to a business in Honduras 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 Honduras will have duty and taxes applied to it even if its value is small. There are no exceptions.
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
Lucila Gamero de Medina Avenida Miguel Cervantes Tegucigalpa
Phone: +504 2222-8577
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 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
Lucila Gamero de Medina Avenida Miguel Cervantes Tegucigalpa
Phone: +504 2222-8577
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 - new and used - shipped to Honduras from Canada are exempt from duty under the following situations:
Honduran nationals can prove residence in Canada for a minimum of 24 consecutive months
Foreigners with valid work or study permits
Permanent residents of Honduras returning after working or studying abroad for more than 6 consecutive months
The conditions for a duty-free entry of personal effects include:
Household goods are for personal use of the claimant or his or her family members
The items originate from the shipper's country, i.e. Canada
The exemption is valid for a period of up to a maximum of 1 year
Moving Temporarily
Students
Students moving temporarily to Honduras from Canada to study may ship their personal effects to Honduras exempt from duty.
Personal effects may include educational materials (paper, pens, books) as well as clothing and footwear.
Non-students
Foreigners moving to Honduras from Canada for temporary work will be granted a duty-free entry for their personal effects provided they have a valid work permit.
Moving Permanently
Honduran nationals who are returning to Honduras to live permanently may import their personal effects duty-free under the following conditions:
Permanent residents of Honduras returning after having gone to work or study abroad may ship their goods duty-free as long as they meet the following criteria:
They have lived abroad for more than 1 year
Unaccompanied items must enter within 3 month before or after the individual
The maximum value of goods other than luggage is $500 USD (about $635 CAD)
The exemption is allowed only once and must be from Nov. 15 to Jan. 15
Personal Effects Checklist
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'Personal Effects' (see sample)
Lucila Gamero de Medina Avenida Miguel Cervantes Tegucigalpa
Phone: +504 2222-8577
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Personal effects being delivered to my new address.
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 29 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
All food shipments to Honduras will incur duty and taxes regardless of the parcel's value. Also, a commercial invoice will be required for all food shipments.
Shipments valued at $1,000 USD or more (about $1,250 CAD) must be given formal clearance by Honduran authorities.
NOTE: The commercial invoice must be completed in Spanish. If not, there may be delays in processing as the document is translated.
You May Ship
Chocolate
Candy
Do Not Ship
Fresh or raw foods, e.g. meat, produce, cheese
Perishables
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
Sample Commercial Invoice for Food, Chocolate, Candies
Ship To
Invoice
Lucila Gamero de Medina Avenida Miguel Cervantes Tegucigalpa
Phone: +504 2222-8577
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Food Shipment - Assorted chocolate bars in their original manufacturer's packaging
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 29 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
Samples shipped to Honduras from Canada are exempt from customs duty under the Canada-honduras Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
The conditions for duty-free entry of commercial samples are as follows:
They are shipped at no cost to the receiver for demonstration purposes (for example at fairs, international exhibitions, conventions, etc.)
Samples have no commercial value, i.e. they are not for sale
Labelled to indicate their non-commercial nature
NOTE: Samples used for tasting, testing, or analysis, such as food products, beverages, perfumes, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, are also allowed duty-free entry into Honduras. However, they must be packaged in small, non-commercial packages.
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
Sample Commercial Invoice for Promotional Material
Ship To
Invoice
Lucila Gamero de Medina Avenida Miguel Cervantes Tegucigalpa
Phone: +504 2222-8577
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
All repairs to equipment done in either Canada or Honduras will be duty-free as described in the Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement.
Items Under Warranty
Repairs of equipment done under warranty in Honduras are duty-free and will not be charged GST. Similarly, free warranty repairs done in Canada and returned to Honduras will not incur VAT.
Items No Longer Under Warranty
An item that is no longer under warranty and returns to Canada from Honduras will be charged GST. The GST will be charged on the value of the repair and any parts required for the repair.
Sending Product for Repair to Honduras
Sending equipment for repair to Honduras is straightforward and exempt from duty because of the free trade agreement between Honduras and Canada.
Returning Repaired Product to Honduras
Equipment repaired in Canada will be duty-free when it re-enters Honduras.
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 Honduras or exported to Canada (depending on which case applies)
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
Lucila Gamero de Medina Avenida Miguel Cervantes Tegucigalpa
Phone: +504 2222-8577
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 Honduras temporarily from Canada will be exempt from duty and taxes provided they remain in Honduras no longer than 18 months.
To be eligible for the exemptions, the goods must:
Be easily identified
Have been shipped for a specific purpose to a particular location, for example, to be displayed at a trade show, fair, or conference
Not have been modified except for normal wear-and-tear
Have no commercial value
ATA Carnets
As yet, Honduras does not accept 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
Lucila Gamero de Medina Avenida Miguel Cervantes Tegucigalpa
Phone: +504 2222-8577
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
Because of the Free Trade Agreement between Honduras and Canada, most sold goods shipped to Honduras from Canada will be duty-free; however, they may incur VAT.
Occasional Shipper
If you are an occasional shipper of goods to Honduras from Canada, for example via eBay, the process is straightforward, and duty-free for most goods because of the free trade agreement between the 2 countries.
Regular shipper
If you regularly ship sold goods to Honduras, we recommend the use of a licenced Honduran customs broker.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Permanent/Sold Goods
Ship To
Invoice
Lucila Gamero de Medina Avenida Miguel Cervantes Tegucigalpa
Phone: +504 2222-8577
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 Honduras. A COO proves that an item has been produced, manufactured or processed in Canada.
When an item with a COO is imported into Honduras, 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 may not enter Honduras while those deemed restricted may enter but must abide by quantity limits or be licenced before entrance to the country.
Prohibited Items
Fireworks, flares, and sparklers
Hairsprays (if flammable)
Lighters, matches
Medicinal tinctures
Milk powder
Gun powder
Drugs
Pornography
Restricted Items
Arms, ammunition,
and explosive materials
Medicines and chemical precursors
Dairy products
Plant and animal
products and
their by-products
Inputs for agricultural or veterinary use
Refrigerants
NOTE: Licences may only be used for a single shipment and are usually valid for a set period that may not be extended.
Duty and taxes on goods shipped to Honduras 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
If you calculate the CIF value of your shipment, it will have an estimate of the duty and taxes owed by the recipient.
Thresholds
There are no thresholds (also known as de minimis values) on imports entering Honduras. This means all shipments will be liable to duty and VAT regardless of their value.
Currency
Lempira HNL
Duty Exemption (De minimis Value)
N/A
Duty Calculation Method
CIF
TAX (VAT)
18%
Tax Exemption
(De minimis Value)
N/A
Tax Calculation Method
CIF
Duties on Imports
Excise taxes
Excise taxes are applied to certain imports as follows: As a result of the Canada-honduras Free Trade Agreement, most duties on imports entering Honduras from Canada are 0%, or very low.
Other Taxes
Type of tax
Details
Import taxes
Alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, and other tobacco products are subject to 18% sales tax.
Excise taxes
Applied on cigarettes, tobacco products, and alcoholic beverages. For additional details, click
here.
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 Honduras 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.
