Porhibited And Restricted Items

UPS Canada (U.S. Virgin Islands)

Additional Import Documentation
Goods under IATA Special Provisions A67 require a MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet).

It is not required for all, however shipments can be held by local authority in United Arab Emirates after screening due to lack of MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) or NON DG (Dangerous Goods) declaration letter from the shipper resulting to misconnections and impacting end-to-end service.

It would be advisable for all shipments originating, transiting and terminating for UAE to have MSDS or NON DG declaration from shipper enclosed in the shipment and copies to be uploaded in IDIS.

Additional Export Documentation
No Information found on this topic for the selected country or territory.
Additional Clearance Information
If the shipment is released by Customs, delivery is made on the day of arrival. If the shipment is held by customs, UPS or a third-party broker can clear the shipment. A third-party broker must clear all foreign goods valued greater than US$2,000.00. In these cases, a detention notice is sent to the consignee.
Credit card payments are accepted upon delivery for freight and import charges by this destination. Contact UPS or the UPS service partner in the destination country or territory to determine which credit cards are accepted.

Restrictions may apply for freight collect shipments from the origin country or territory. Contact UPS or the UPS service partner in the origin country or territory prior to shipping.

UPS cannot deliver to a P.O. Box address. All packages require a consignee's contact name and complete street address including apartment, suite or unit number if applicable. The consignee's telephone number should be provided if known.

Areas Served
Service is provided to and from every address in the country or territory.
UPS cannot deliver to a P.O. Box address. All packages require a consignee's contact name and complete street address including apartment, suite or unit number if applicable. The consignee's telephone number should be provided if known.

Saturday, Sunday, and official holidays.
Spring -0400/ Fall -0400
English
US Dollar(USD)
Billing Options
  • Shipping charges can be billed to the shipper, receiver or a third party.
  • When billing the receiver, either the shipper or receiver's account number is required.
  • When billing to a third party, the third party's name, country or territory and account number are required.
Duties and taxes can only be billed to the receiver
  • Please note the following third party billing exceptions:
    • Shipments to and from the same country or territory (domestic shipments) cannot be billed to third party payors in other countries or territories. For example, shipments from Mexico to Mexico or Canada to Canada cannot be billed to a third party payor in the U.S. This rule does not apply to UPS domestic services in European Union countries or territories. For example, shipments from Germany to Germany can be billed to a third party payor in the U.S. (as long as the payor is a business and has a VAT or Tax/EIN ID on file with UPS).
  • When paying by credit card, check, or cash, only the shipper can be billed the shipping charges
Commodity Specific Stipulations

There are special stipulations on the following commodities when shipping to US Virgin Islands. If you plan to ship one of the commodities listed below, be sure to adhere to the following stipulations in order to avoid delays and holds at customs.

Shipments of books with a resale value not in excess of 159 USD and to be used for educational purposes are exempt from duties.
Shipments of magazines with a resale value not in excess of 159 USD and to be used for educational purposes are exempt from duties.
Gift Exemptions
0.00 US Dollar USD
no gift exemption
no gift exemption

Items for personal use can be imported tax-free and duty-free, but are inspected by Customs and must have the proper paperwork.

Invoice Requirements
Non-document shipments to U.S. Virgin Islands must include 1 original and 2 copies of a commercial invoice.

The following information must appear on the invoice:

  • A clear description and value of the commodity
  • The country or territory of origin where the commodity was made or manufactured
  • The reason for shipping the commodity
  • The consignee's telephone number, if available
  • The name of the specific island to which the shipment is being sent

    Note: When shipping business-to-business or business-to-residence, the invoice must be printed on company letterhead.

    If an invoice does not meet these requirements, Customs may hold the shipment.

    Also include the name of the specific island on address labels. Original invoices are required by law and avoid customs delays. Invoices on company letterhead are preferred. All other types of invoices could cause shipments to be delayed in Customs.


    • UPS Paperless Invoice is available for small package exports from this country or territory.

    Items Classified as Documents

    The destination country or territory considers the following items documents. If criteria are listed, the shipment must meet those criteria to be considered a document shipment.

    All checks are classified as documents if their value does not exceed 10,000 USD. Checks with values in excess of 10,000 USD are classified as a non-documents and require an invoice.
    Used diskettes are classified as documents. Unused diskettes are classified as non-documents and require an invoice.
    Intercompany data on CD ROM/disk is classified as a document shipment if the following requirements are met:
    1. The content must not be sold commercially or have a commercial value.
    2. The data cannot be software.
    3. Specifically write "intercompany data on CD ROM/diskette" in the description of goods field of the waybill.
    4. Mark an "X" in the documents only box on the waybill.
    Traveler's checks are classified as documents if their value does not exceed 10,000 USD. Traveler's checks with values in excess of 10,000 USD are classified as non-documents and require an invoice.

    UPS can recommend which forms you need based on a few simple criteria. Forms can be completed online or printed. See which forms you need.
    Prohibited or Restricted Commodities

    In addition to the prohibited commodities listed here, it is prohibited to ship the following commodities to US Virgin Islands.

    Any item violating copyright is prohibited.
    Customers must use an authorized UPS / MBE (Mail Boxes Etc) Store, UPS Customer Center or an ISC approved shipper to ship personal effects. The UPS Store, Mail Boxes Etc., UPS Customer Center and ISC approved shipper will be required to identify personal effect shipments on the shipping label by placing "ISC-Personal Effects" in the Reference Field of a UPS "smart" label or in the Special Instructions Field of a UPS waybill. They must also clearly indicate 'Personal Effects' shipment on the Commercial Invoice.

    Personal Effects are classified as used items (owned for a minimum of 6 months) intended for the consignee's personal use. Any items intended for any other use, such as wholesale or retail sales, business purposes, or for distribution are not considered personal effects and cannot be shipped on this basis. "Personal Effects" must be clearly stated on the invoice and goods description.

    • Only used goods are accepted as personal effects.
    • The description of the item on the invoice should include the purchase date (month/year).
    • Additional documents are required to be presented by consignee: Flight ticket, Passport copy and a detailed contents list.
    • No duties and taxes will be assessed by the United States but a Brokerage surcharge will be applied.
    • Personal effects may experience delays in time in transit.
    • Prohibited articles listed in the UPS service guide cannot be accepted as personal effects.

    To import personal effects, including unaccompanied baggage, the shipper will need to complete Customs Form 3299. To obtain this form, the shipper should access the Customs web site at: www.customs.treas.gov

    Saturday Delivery Available

    Saturday Delivery Available: No

    Service Options

    Always check Calculate Time and Cost for details of service availability and guarantee information within a country or territory. All Service Levels may not be available to or from every address within a country or territory.

    • UPS Worldwide Expedited
    • UPS Worldwide Express Saver
    Special Clearance Requirements
    New requirements have been implemented for small package shipments and are based on the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15, which is entitled "Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade". ISPM 15 was adopted internationally in 2002, and is gradually being introduced by countries or territories worldwide. Wood or wood products covered by ISPM 15 include items such as packing cases, boxes, crates, drums or similar packing, pallets, box pallets and other load boards, pallet collars and skids, but exclude such processed woods as orientated strand board, particle board, plywood or veneer, created using glue, heat and pressure or a combinations thereof, and, raw wood which is 6mm or less thick. It is recommended that if a question arises on this issue, please check with the authority that issues the Phytosanitary certificates in your country or territory.
    Value Limits

    Private Shipments

  • 0.00 US Dollar (USD)
      • All non-document shipments may be assessed duty or tax or both regardless of the shipment value.

    Commercial Shipments

  • 0.00 US Dollar (USD)
      • All non-document shipments may be assessed duty or tax or both regardless of the shipment value.

    Weight and Size Limits
    70 kg (150 lbs.) per package
    274.00 cm (107.9 in.)  per package
    419 cm (165 in. ) per package
    Length and girth combined


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