How to Ship to Honduras from the US
Honduras has a significant diaspora in the US and robust family-driven shipping. Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula are the two main urban centers; San Pedro Sula is the industrial hub with more frequent cargo flights. DHL and FedEx are the preferred carriers for Honduran shipments. USPS delivery via Hondutel/Honducor is slower and less reliable.
Honduras charges customs duties plus Impuesto Sobre Ventas (ISV, 15% VAT) on imports. Duty rates range from 0% to 20% under the Central American common tariff, with some products at higher rates. Honduras is part of CAFTA-DR, so many US-origin goods qualify for reduced or zero duty rates.
Typical 1 lb cost
$35–$60 USD
Typical transit
4–16 business days
Carrier Options to Honduras
DHL Express Worldwide
Top choice for Honduras. 2-4 business days. Good San Pedro Sula hub access.
FedEx International Priority
2-4 business days. Reliable for business and high-value packages.
UPS Worldwide Expedited
3-5 business days. Covers major urban areas.
USPS Priority Mail International
2–4 weeks via Honducor. Budget option; variable reliability.
Customs Forms Required
CN22 for items under $400. CN23 + commercial invoice for higher-value shipments.
Commonly Prohibited Items
- ✕Firearms and weapons without Secretaria de Seguridad authorization
- ✕Illegal drugs and narcotics
- ✕Counterfeit goods
- ✕Fresh produce and meat without SAG phytosanitary permit
- ✕Pornographic material
Honduras-Specific Shipping Tips
- 💡 ISV (15% VAT) applies to all imports; CAFTA-DR may reduce customs duties to 0% for US-origin goods
- 💡 San Pedro Sula often has faster customs clearance than Tegucigalpa for express shipments
- 💡 Include detailed customs invoice — Honduran customs occasionally holds packages with vague descriptions
- 💡 Express carriers strongly preferred over USPS/Honducor for time-sensitive or valuable shipments
- 💡 Colonia (neighborhood) names are important for Honduran addresses — get the full address from your recipient
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