How to send a package to Algeria?
Are you a company or an individual
and you send parcels or documents to Algeria?
Compare, save, and ship with Expedismart.ch. We are the first comparison service in Switzerland where you can send your parcels or documents with our partner companies FedEx, Aramex, TNT, or UPS. We have negotiated conditions where our customers can benefit from discounts of up to 70% on public prices. Moreover, we offer our clients preferential rates and a friendly customer service.
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Customs formalities for Algeria
Required documents
When preparing your shipment from Switzerland to Algeria, please attach the proforma invoice generated by Expedismart.ch. When shipping a new product that you have just bought, the proforma invoice is not the receipt of purchase that you receive in the shop. The proforma invoice is used, to inform customs of the exact contents of your package, its value, and the country of origin. If the goods have been purchased by the consignee or are to be resold after arrival in the country, the shipment must be accompanied by a commercial invoice, which can also be created on Expedismart.ch. For valuable goods, it is advisable to take out insurance. Our insurance partner is AXA Winterthur, which charges 1% of the value of the goods for insurance.
Make sure you keep a copy of the proforma or commercial invoice!
Compare our services and prices for a shipment to Algeria. In addition, you can choose the carrier (Aramex, FedEx, TNT, or UPS) that will pick up your shipment at your home or office and send it safely to Algeria.
Mandatory information for the pro forma or commercial invoice
- Address of recipient and sender (including e-mail and telephone number)
- Exact description of content
- Date and signature
- Complete the documents in Arabic, Berber, or French
CHECK-LIST
- Full address
- Proforma document
- Customs declaration
- No banned goods
Delivery of goods in Algeria?
Customs tariffs
Import duties in Algeria are based on the standard VAT of 19%, as well as the local goods and services tax. These depend on the type of shipment, its declared value and origin.
We strongly recommend declaring all goods on the proforma/commercial document. Additionally, make sure to include the consignee’s email address and phone number on your proforma invoice. It is common for Customs to contact the consignee to obtain details of the contents of the parcel.
Goods prohibited from import into Algeria
Do not send prohibited goods to Algeria. The following overview may vary depending on the shipping company (FedEx, DHL, UPS, TNT, or Aramex). Blocking fees and the return of the goods will be at your expense.
- Used goods
- Counterfeit goods or goods bearing false marks suggesting that they are of Algerian origin
- Weapons and ammunition
- Toys imitating handguns and other weapons
- Explosive substances
- Drugs, narcotics, and poisonous substances
- Used vehicles, except for vehicles imported by non-residents for temporary use
- Used spare parts of a commercial nature
- Books and all manuscripts, films and other articles that offend against morality and decency
- Ozone-depleting substances
* This list may be modified by the country of destination. Find more information on the official customs website of Algeria.
If you are not sure whether your item falls into the “prohibited goods” category, please contact us by phone or e-mail.
Making express shipments to Algeria
Fragile goods
When sending fragile or delicate items to Algeria, it is essential to pack the contents properly to protect the goods. Always use enough cushioning material such as newspapers, foam, or bubble wrap.
Delivery times
To prevent customs blockages or delays in delivery, please provide the full and correct address and e-mail address of the recipient and a telephone number.
Pick-ups and deliveries in Algeria
Festive days
When delivering your parcel, please consider the official holidays in Algeria. Be aware that your packages will not be delivered on these days.
- 1 January – New Year’s Day
- 1 May – Labour Day
- 13 May – Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan)
- 5 July – Independence Day
- 20 July – Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)
- 10 August – Islamic New Year
- 18 August – Ashura
- 19 October – Birth of the Prophet Muhammed
- 1 November – Birthday of the Revolution
Tracking of express parcels to Algeria
Track your shipment
Have you already sent a parcel to Algeria? Use the tracking system on Expedismart.ch.
Do not hesitate to contact us by phone (+41 022 575 61 16), by e-mail (admin@expedismart.ch) or via the contact form if you have any questions or uncertainties.
