Container shipping to Belize

A 20-ft container typically costs between $1,200 and $1,800 and a 40-ft between $2,000 and $2,800. The final price depends on the origin port, the type of cargo and whether you ship a full or a shared container; when you request a quote we confirm it within one business day with the full breakdown. Beyond freight, Belize charges CARICOM Common External Tariff duty (average about 20%), Revenue Replacement Duty, a 3% Environmental Tax and 12.5% GST, all built on the CIF value.

From the U.S.: 7-12 days. From South America or Europe: 14-20 days. These are estimated ocean transit times; when you request a quote we confirm the next weekly sailing and the estimated arrival date. Belize Customs and Excise clears entries in ASYCUDA World, and a customs broker is optional, though most commercial importers use a licensed one.

You need a commercial invoice with a clear description, values and Incoterm, a packing list with weights and dimensions, a bill of lading or air waybill, and a certificate of origin if you claim CARICOM origin. Restricted goods need an import licence, and food, plants and animal products need a BAHA import permit, applied for about a week before import. Entries are filed in ASYCUDA World. We prepare them for you and handle customs clearance at destination, so no missing paper holds your cargo.

Use air under 2 CBM or when time matters, LCL from Miami for 2 to 15 CBM, and compare a 20ft FCL above 15 CBM. Building materials hit the weight limit early, so check kilos as well as volume. For multi-supplier projects, consolidate in Miami and ship full containers to Belize City (BZBZE) on a schedule that matches construction phases. Not sure? Tell us what you are shipping and we recommend the format with the best total cost.

Yes. A customs broker is optional in Belize, because ASYCUDA World allows direct trader input, though most importers use a licensed one. Customs checks values against the original invoice, so itemize used goods and values. Duty is charged on CIF value, with a 3% Environmental Tax and 12.5% GST on top. Ask Belize Customs whether any personal-effects relief applies. We move personal items, household goods and full relocations, with customs and documentation handled door to door.

We serve Belize City Port, with customs clearance handled at each one and inland delivery coordinated to the final destination if you need it. The Port of Belize in Belize City (BZBZE) is the main commercial port for containers and the destination for most consolidated freight from Miami.