Shipping from California to Timor-Leste

Most products on Amazon USA do not ship directly to Timor Leste. However, you can shop from Amazon and receive your orders in Timor-Leste easily by using Global Shopaholics international shipping.

The average cost to ship a 20 lb package using Ground services is $34.71. The average cost to ship a 20 lb package using Express services is $236.28. NOTE: Shipping costs can vary based on the size and contents of your package.

For instance: Sending 300 lb freight to the nearest zone will cost you $477.00 with FedEx 3Day Freight and $435.00 with UPS 3-Day Freight. Sending the 300-pound package with FedEx 2Day Freight will cost you $492.00, and sending it using UPS 2nd Day Air Freight will cost you $474.00.

What is the Difference Between UPS and USPS? Generally, USPS is designed to ship smaller packages and mail quickly and cost-effectively, while UPS is more affordable for shipping larger parcels worldwide.

Almost all products listed on Amazon USA can be shipped to Timor-Leste when you use Global Shopaholics.

In accordance with the 2023 State Budget (Law 15/2022) which covers the period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, Customs Duty is set at 5% and the Sales Tax rate is set at 2.5%. The Customs Duty is the tax that the government levies on goods when they are import- ed into Timor-Leste from another country.

Shipping a 50 lb package costs roughly $40 to $90 for ground services, varying greatly by distance, carrier (USPS, UPS, FedEx), speed, and if you use flat rates or discounts, with USPS Ground Advantage often cheapest for shorter distances and FedEx/UPS competitive cross-country, plus potential surcharges for heavy items. For example, short-haul USPS might be ~$38, while cross-country UPS could reach ~$72 plus fees, or you could find FedEx Ground around $70.

One issue is the country's financial structure. Timor-Leste currently relies on the Petroleum Fund, which is expected to run out in 2034[4](see Figure 1), for more than 70% of its revenue.

Duties and Taxes Import Duty, which is also commonly known as “customs duty”, is calculated at a rate of 5% of the value of the goods. Sales Tax is charged at a rate of 2.5% of the following amounts:(A) the customs value of the goods (B) the amount of import duty imposed (C) the amount of any excise duty paid.

It's one of the world's least-visited countries, making airfare and hotel rates more expensive than many countries in Asia. Timor-Leste is on the United Nations' list of the world's least-developed countries.