Pitcairn Islands

Shipments within Pitcairn Islands are usually delivered in 3-10 working days, depending on the region, express shipments within 1-2 days. It takes 8-16 weeks from other European countries, 7-14 weeks from the USA, 8-18 weeks from Asia — depending on the shipping method and service provider.

In Pitcairn Islands, Monday through Friday are considered working days. However, public holidays — regional or nationwide — can cause delays. In particular, moving holidays such as Ascension Day or Corpus Christi fall on different Thursdays every year.

Here is an overview of the holidays: https://www.timeanddate.de/feiertage/grossbritannien/

With the Pakajo portal, you can find the best shipping price in seconds — worldwide, transparently and tailored to your package. Simply enter the destination, weight and shipping method and compare all available rates directly. This allows you to ship faster, cheaper and more efficiently.

Tracking via the Pakajo site

As a Pakajo partner, you can easily track your shipments via the dashboard. Under “Shipment overview,” you can see a graph of your last 14 days — you can adjust the time period flexibly. Clicking on the graphic takes you to the detailed view. Alternatively, simply enter the shipment number directly into the shipment tracking. There you will receive all status information — including a link to the respective shipping service provider for live tracking of your shipment.

Tracking via AFTERSHIP

You can also track your Pakajo shipments on aftership. You can find Pakajo as a shipping service in the Aftership portal. The Aftership app also offers very good shipment tracking, which informs you of any current shipping status. With aftership, you can enter your pakajo tracking numbers and track your shipments as follows: UPG-123456/UPG123456 or 123456. Of course, you can also track your shipments using the final shipment numbers of the respective shipping providers, such as Deutsche Post, DHL, DPD, Post NL, bpost and many others.

NOTE: Pakajo sends recipients a delivery email that the shipment has been delivered or is ready for collection at the parcel shop!

Customs content declaration

For international shipping outside the EU, a customs declaration is of great importance. This statement informs customs officials of the content and value of your package. The information in the customs content declaration is used to calculate the country-specific import sales taxes and duties, which must then be paid by the recipient.

In order to make customs processing smooth, it is important to fill out the corresponding CN 23 customs declaration for parcel shipping outside the EU. Attach the document clearly visible to the outside of your package in a shipping bag. However, when sending by post, the CN 22 customs declaration must be used. In any case, the customs declaration for shipping to Pitcairn Islands should be on the address page of your shipment.

Please note that the customs declaration must be completed for shipping to the Pitcairn Islands, the world language English. This ensures smooth processing by the customs authorities for the Pitcairn Islands. Make sure that all information is correct and complete to avoid delays or problems with delivery.
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COMMERCIAL INVOICE
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In addition, when shipping via parcel services such as UPS or DHL, you also need a commercial invoice in English. It informs customs officials about your goods, the entire shipping process and you as the sender. Please attach the commercial invoice to the outside of your package in a shipping bag. The commercial invoice must be affixed to the package in 3 copies.

TIP: Also include a commercial invoice in the package to be on the safe side.

There are special customs regulations for shipments to the Pitcairn Islands, as it is a British overseas territory with very limited infrastructure. In principle, customs duties and, where applicable, import sales tax may apply, although these are not the same as the regulations of the United Kingdom or the European Union. In practice, shipments are often checked individually, as there is no fully automated customs system. Duties may be levied in particular when it comes to new, commercially available goods or goods of higher value. Due to the small number of inhabitants and the supply situation, processing is often pragmatic, but realistic goods values should be given, as incorrect or unclear declarations can lead to delays or to the withholding of the shipment.

Gift shipments are also subject to customs control. Even though packages are marked as gifts, this does not automatically mean that they can be imported duty-free. The stated value of the goods and the type of items contained are decisive. Personal items or small gifts are often treated as courtesy, while new or high-quality goods may also be subject to tax when sending gifts. A transparent and credible declaration is therefore particularly important to avoid delays in forwarding the shipment, as parcels are often stored over longer periods of time until the next supply ship is available.