Discusses the prevalence and reliability of express delivery firms within the country, time from large U.S. cities, and relevant customs procedures, including de minimis amounts.
Last Published: 7/12/2019
Rwanda’s express delivery industry is a nascent and growing sector as the e-commerce, online marketplaces and Rwandans with internet access continue to grow in importance.  FedEx, DHL, and UPS operate in the country through franchisees.  High express shipment charges have made it very expensive to ship to Rwanda.  Rates range from USD 50 to USD 112 per kilogram to ship products from the United States to Rwanda within 6-10 business days. Get an online quote for FedEx, DHL, and UPS.

Customs barriers are particularly important to express delivery providers who offer guaranteed delivery times.  Delays at customs reduce delivery speeds, potentially increasing costs for consumers who provide fast, on-demand, integrated, tracked, and door-to-door movement of shipments.

 
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