International destination listing

Get information, including limitations and rate code details, for shipping items internationally.

Shipping from

Canada

Shipping to

Nicaragua

  • Country code: NI
  • Customs declaration language: English

Parcels

Detail International Parcel™ (Air) International Parcel™ (Surface) Small Packet™ (Air) Small Packet™ (Surface)
Rate code

Xpresspost™ - International

201

International Parcel™ (Surface)

401

Small Packet™ (Air)

01

Small Packet™ (Surface)

01
Maximum weight

Xpresspost™ - International

30 kg

International Parcel™ (Surface)

30 kg

Small Packet™ (Air)

2 kg

Small Packet™ (Surface)

2 kg
Oversized availability

Xpresspost™ - International

Yes
Yes

Small Packet™ (Air)

No

Small Packet™ (Surface)

No
Maximum coverage 

Xpresspost™ - International

$100

International Parcel™ (Surface)

$100

Small Packet™ (Air)

Not applicable
Not applicable

 

Letter-post

Detail Description
Availability Yes
Registered Mail Yes
Valuables accepted No

Money orders

Detail Description
Availability No
Fee code Not applicable
Currency Not applicable

Import restrictions

Senders should determine import restrictions from the country's authorities before posting:

  • alcoholic beverages
  • animal products/skins
  • coffee, coffee samples
  • cologne and perfume
  • communications equipment
  • cosmetics
  • cotton, cotton seeds
  • foodstuffs
  • grain samples
  • medical samples
  • plant and plant products
  • radar equipment transmitters
  • radio equipment and parts
  • seeds
  • telecommunication equipment
  • works of art.

Prohibited Items

In addition to items considered non-mailable matter, the following are prohibited:

  • animals
  • coins, banknotes, securities
  • clothing or sacks, used
  • gambling machines
  • isopropanol
  • ivory
  • log and timber products from Liberia
  • lottery tickets and advertising
  • military uniforms
  • obscene or immoral articles
  • platinum, gold, silver
  • pharmaceutical products of unknown composition
  • poisons
  • police whistles
  • precious stones, jewels or valuable articles
  • tobacco products, unidentified
  • travellers cheques
  • weapons.

Documentation Required

Information regarding Customs can be found in "Customs Requirements" of the Canada Postal Guide.

In addition, commercial goods require an invoice endorsed by a Nicaraguan consul. The article must be endorsed INVOICE ENCLOSED.

The following documents may be required:

1. Original Invoice

2. Declaration of invoice authenticity

3. Permits issues by Nicaraguan authorities

4. Certificate of Origin.