The infamous Ghengis Khan established the world's largest contiguous empire in the world in 1226. Now much smaller, but still substantial in size, today's Mongolia is better known as the Land of the Eternal Blue Skies, skilled horsemen, ger-dwelling nomads, and Bactrian camels.
Mongolia's vastness and small population have been challenges to developing an efficient e-commerce economy. However, 80% of the population use the internet and 66% have smartphones. Clearly, Mongolia is a modern nation ready and willing to shop and ship.
Easily compare the best and cheapest shipping options to Mongolia through a variety of carriers using Secureship
Secureship provides safe and affordable shipping from Canada to Mongolia. 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 Mongolia
Tracking #:780123123123
Tel: 1-800-463-3339
Signed By: Pikwalia @ Residence
Jun 2, 2023
8:49 am
Hovd, HO, MN
Delivered
Jun 1, 2023
7:18 am
Choybalsan, CH, MN
In transit
May 31, 2023
9:03 pm
Erdenet, ER, MN
International Clearance
May 31, 2023
8:14 am
Ulaanbaatar, Ul, MN
In transit
May 31, 2023
12:17 am
Toronto, ON, CA
In transit
May 30, 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 Mongolia 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:
A gift shipment to an individual living in Mongolia will be duty-free if its value is $120 USD or less (about $145 CAD). If the gift's value is 420,000 MTN or less (about $185 CAD), it will be exempt from VAT.
NOTE: There can be no more than 2 identical items in the parcel to qualify for the VAT exemption.
Shipments from Individual-to-Individual
A gift shipment from an individual in Canada to an individual in Mongolia will be exempt from duty if its value is $120 USD or less (about $145 CAD).
To be VAT free, a parcel's value must be 420,000 MTN or less (about $185 CAD). (For a VAT exemption, there can be no more than 2 identical items in the parcel.)
Shipments from Business-to-Business
If a business in Canada ships a gift to a business in Mongolia, it will be liable to duty and VAT charges no matter the monetary value of the gift.
Shipments from Business-to-Individual
A gift shipment from a business in Canada to an individual in Mongolia will incur duty and VAT regardless of its 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 Mongolia City 01001 Mongolia
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 your parcel contains multiple gifts, ensure that they are wrapped and tagged separately.
Provided there are no more than 2 identical gifts in a shipment, and their value is 420,000 MTN or less (about $185 CAD), no VAT will be incurred. However, duty will be applied to the shipment.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Gifts
Ship To
Invoice
Miguel Ángel Asturias Calle 24 3-81 Mongolia City 01001 Mongolia
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
Miguel Ángel Asturias Calle 24 3-81 Mongolia City 01001 Mongolia
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: 30 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
There is limited information available concerning allowable foodstuffs entering Mongolia. Most food items require government approval for health and safety reasons.
You May Ship
Candy
Chocolate
Do Not Ship
Perishable items - fruits and vegetables, meat and fish
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
Miguel ángel Asturias Calle 24 3-81 Mongolia City 01001 Mongolia
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: 30 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
Commercial samples are shipped to solicit sales and promote products. They are not meant for sale.
Samples may be shipped to Mongolia by using an ATA Carnet, which will ensure that they enter the country exempt from duty charges, and also to expedite customs clearance.
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
Miguel Ángel Asturias Calle 24 3-81 Mongolia City 01001 Mongolia
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
Mongolian officials allow the entry of equipment and machinery for repair exempt from duty charges. The items may remain in Mongolia for a maximum of 1 year (this may be extended one time up to no more than 6 months).
Items Under Warranty
Items repaired under warranty in Canada will be exempt from duty and GST; this includes any parts required to effect the repair.
Items No Longer Under Warranty
Machinery, equipment, and similar items no longer under warranty that are repaired in Canada will incur duty when they re-enter Mongolia. (They will also be charged Canadian GST on the cost of the repair and any parts replaced in the process.)
Sending Product for Repair to Mongolia
Machinery and equipment for repair may be shipped to Mongolia duty-free provided they are returned to Canada within 1 year of their arrival in the country. A one-time extension may be granted for a period of no longer than 6 months.
Returning Repaired Product to Mongolia
Equipment that has been repaired in Canada will be charged duty by Mongolian authorities when it re-enters Mongolia.
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 Mongolia 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 Mongolia City 01001 Mongolia
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
Goods imported temporarily into Mongolia will be exempt from duty provided they are returned to Canada within the agreed allotted time.
Temporary imports include items such as:
Commercial samples
Equipment for professional purposes
Materials for a cultural, sports, scientific, or educational event
Goods for display at fairs, exhibitions, and meetings
Qualifying for Duty & Tax Free Temporary Import
In order to import your goods duty and tax free into Mongolia, you can pick from 1 of the 2 Temporary Import Methods listed below.
Each option has its pros and cons. Regardless, each of the following methods requires you to complete a commercial invoice. More details are shown in the table.
Option #
Temporary Import Method
Risk of paying
1
Commercial Invoice Only (no other documentation is provided)
High - if broker cannot clear goods temporarily
2
Commercial Invoice
+
ATA Carnet
Very Low
1. Complete a Commercial Invoice (CI) only
This is the simplest and quickest option. See example.
NOTE: You should be aware that shipping using this method doesn't guarantee that your items will be imported duty/tax free.
Not all brokers will clear goods as temporary imports (i.e. UPS, FedEx, DHL) nor is it a guarantee that customs won't charge any duties and taxes.
2. Commercial Invoice (CI) + an ATA Carnet
Completing an ATA Carnet is great option for items that frequently travel in and out of the country.
It's also great because once you have an ATA Carnet, it is accepted by 176 countries worldwide making the application process a one-time thing.
In addition to declaring your commercial invoice as a temporary import, you can get an ATA Carnet for the items that are of temporary nature.
NOTE: It is highly recommended to get an ATA Carnet for items that frequently
travel in and out of the country and especially so when it is valued over $2,500 USD
In addition to choosing option 1 or 2, the following conditions must also be met in order to qualify for a duty and VAT free exemption:
The goods arrive and leave in the same condition, i.e. they undergo no repairs nor are they used in manufacturing
Stay no longer in Mongolia than the time agreed upon at importation
NOTE:
If the above conditions are not followed, duties and taxes will be charged as though the goods have been imported permanently
A shipment must be re-exported in its entirety, i.e. split or partial shipments are not allowed to return to Canada
Your Customs broker can clear goods of a temporary nature (FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc. typically cannot clear goods of a temporary nature)
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 Mongolia City 01001 Mongolia
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
Shipments of sold goods to an individual in Mongolia must be declared if the shipment's value is greater than 2,404,000 MNT (about $1,050 CAD). If the shipment is to a company or business, a customs declaration is required for anything valued above 100,000 MNT (about $45 CAD).
Occasional Shipper
Occasional shippers of sold goods to a private individual in Mongolia must be declared if the value of the shipment is more than 2,404,000 MNT (about $1,050 CAD).
Regular shipper
Regular shipments of sold goods to businesses and companies in Mongolia with a value of 100,000 MNT or more (about $45 CAD) require a customs declaration. We also recommend that regular shippers of sold goods consult a licenced Mongolian customs broker.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Permanent/Sold Goods
Ship To
Invoice
Miguel Ángel Asturias Calle 24 3-81 Mongolia City 01001 Mongolia
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 Mongolia. A COO proves that an item has been produced, manufactured or processed in Canada.
When an item with a COO is imported into Mongolia, 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 deemed prohibited will be disallowed entry into Mongolia. Restricted goods may enter the country, but they may be limited in quantity or require approval from a government department.
Prohibited Items
Any material that features pornography
Advertisements for tobacco
products and alcoholic
beverages
Drugs, substances, and plants that are narcotic or psychotropic
Thin plastic bags (thickness of less than 0.025 mm)
Duty and VAT charges on imports entering Mongolia are calculated using the CIF method. That is, the sum of the customs value plus insurance costs plus freight charges.
CIF Value = Customs Value + Insurance Amount + Freight Costs
If you were to calculate the CIF value of your shipment to Mongolia, you will have an estimate of what the recipient will be charged on his or her parcel.
Thresholds
There are no thresholds on imports entering Mongolia. Also known as a de minimis value, this means that all goods entering Mongolia will incur duty and VAT regardless of their value.
Currency
Mongolian Tughrik MNT
Duty Exemption (De minimis Value)
N/A
Duty Calculation Method
CIF
TAX (VAT)
10%
Tax Exemption
(De minimis Value)
N/A
Tax Calculation Method
CIF
Duties on Imports
Excise Duties
The state of Mongolia applies excise duties on a variety of imports; particularly, tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, and gambling or gaming products.
Specific details for these items can be found 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 Mongolia 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.
