Shipping from Alaska to Mauritania

Most items available on Amazon USA can be shipped to Mauritania using our package forwarding service for Amazon. Some items restricted by Amazon shipping policy (such as hazardous materials or items prohibited by Mauritanian customs) may not be eligible.

50 lb package shipping costs: Summary The cheapest way to ship a 50 lb package using Express services is the USPS Priority Mail Express 1-Day, which costs $374.75. The average cost to ship a 50 lb package using Ground services is $83.32. The average cost to ship a 50 lb package using Express services is $462.78.

To ship from the US to Africa, choose between fast but pricey express couriers (DHL, UPS, FedEx) for small/urgent items (days) or more economical air/ocean freight for larger shipments (weeks), using services like USPS, ShipBob, Parcel Monkey, AIR 7 SEAS, or Shipit Logistics. Always prepare detailed customs documents (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, etc.) and check specific requirements (like South Africa's importer code) for your destination country to ensure smooth clearance.

Shipping/transit time In the contiguous U.S., delivery takes 1–5 days. Shipping to and from Alaska and Hawaii is 3–7 days.

As the world's leading logistics company we offer our specialist courier services to more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. You can trust DHL Express to deliver your package to Mauritania efficiently. Sending a parcel to Mauritania with DHL Express takes as little as 3 working days.

Customs duties / Import tariffs Importations are subject to the following tariffs: Customs duties: 0%, 5%, 13%, 20%, and 22%, depending on the nature of the goods and customs regime.

Work with carriers like DHL, UPS, and USPS to have your packages delivered quickly to Mauritania. All you need to do is log into the Shipito website, select a carrier, fill out the US customs form, and pay to ship your items to Mauritania.

Most items available on Amazon USA can be shipped to Mauritania using our package forwarding service for Amazon. Some items restricted by Amazon shipping policy (such as hazardous materials or items prohibited by Mauritanian customs) may not be eligible.

Shipping costs from the USA to Africa vary wildly, from around $18 for a small, light package via USPS (10+ days) to $4+ per pound for bulk air cargo, or even $0.50-$1.20 per kg for large ocean freight, depending on speed (days vs. weeks), weight, volume, and destination (e.g., South Africa vs. Cameroon), with major carriers like FedEx, UPS, DHL offering quick but pricier options. Expect to pay roughly $25-$70 for small parcels (1-4 lbs) and much more for heavier items, plus potential customs fees.