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Haiti

Check our destination guide for postal restrictions and requirements

Prohibitions

The following items are prohibited from importation, meaning they won't be allowed to enter the destination country, territory or region.

To check which items are considered dangerous and prohibited for sending from Australia, download our Prohibited and Restricted item list and packaging guide (1.1MB).

  • Animals
  • Asbestos
  • Batteries
  • Bullion and currency
  • Cash
  • Contraceptives
  • Ivory
  • Items contrary to the political, social or moral order of Haiti.
  • Jewellery, precious stones and metals
  • Medication:
    • Non doctor prescribed e.g. Panadol
    • Pharmacy only e.g. labelled with pharmacy and recipient name
    • Doctor prescribed e.g. asthma puffer, insulin tablets/needle, heart medications
    • Controlled/illegal e.g. Morphine, Methadone, Hemp Seed Oil, Cannabinoids
  • Pornography

Perfume is prohibited under International Express.

Batteries

All types of batteries and devices containing them (e.g. laptops, mobile phones, wireless headphones and equivalent, power banks, tablets, etc.) are prohibited from being sent via International Express.

Import restrictions

If an item is subject to import restrictions, it means that provisions must be met before it will be released from customs in the destination country, territory or region.

We recommend you confirm import restrictions with local authorities before posting:

Senders should determine import restrictions from Haitian authorities before posting medicines, bees and seeds.

  • Bees
  • Drugs: Prescription and non-prescription
  • Medicines
  • Seeds
  • Sugar
  • Textile articles
  • Waste

EDN’s and export permits are required for:

  • Kangaroo skins
  • Crocodile skins
  • Emu oil
  • Fish oil
  • Bunker oil
  • Coal
  • Petroleum bases products
  • Tobacco and tobacco products
  • Any other alcohol including beer and spirits all volumes.

Okay to send? Send responsibly.

As the sender, it's your responsibility to make sure your items don't break any laws or rules – both within Australia and in the destination country.

Restrictions and conditions can change at short notice so the information on this page should be used as a guide only. For the latest information, you should check the UPU prohibitions & restrictions (PDF 3.2MB) or contact the destination country's customs, postal trade or government authority.

It's also your responsibility to check if the destination country imposes any duties, taxes, brokerage fees or any other fees on the item you're sending. If you're unsure, please contact the consulate office of the destination country.

Special documentation

In addition to our customs forms, authorities in the destination country, territory or region require further documentation for some items.

The sender and receiver details must be addressed with a valid street address in English. A Post Office Box address is not acceptable.

The sender is responsible for finding if the destination country may impose duties, taxes, brokerage fees or any other fees that may be applied on the item that is being sent. Please contact the consulate office of the country you are sending to or contact the Australia Post Customer Contact Centre on 13 76 78.

Delivery locations & exclusions

Before sending to this destination, it’s worth noting a few more details about our international delivery services.

Delivery locations & exclusions data (Personal)

  • International Express (carried via the EMS network) - Parcels deliver only to the places shown
    • Bourdon
    • Cap Haitien
    • Carrefourshada
    • Delmas
    • Diquini
    • Gonaives
    • Jeremie
    • Laboule
    • Leogane
    • Martissant
    • Petionville
    • Petit Goave
    • Port-au-Prince
    • St Marc
    • Thomassin

International Express - Parcels does not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante.

On forwarding

Listed cities serviced by Subcontractor Charge : USD 15.00. POD available.Unlisted cities serviced by Subcontractor. Unlisted Cities require additional delivery charges of USD 10.00 to be charged to shipper. Phone number must be available. Charge : USD 10.00. POD available. Additional delay 4 day(s).

General Notes

Some locations may attract a fee for Remote Area Service (RAS). Note, however, that not all RAS locations are included in the list. Please contact the local CS in the billing country for further information on the exact RAS locations and charges.

  • International Express - Letters service available on a non-guaranteed basis

For more information from the overseas carrier, check the Office Des Postes D'Haiti website.

Make sure it's safe to send

Some items are considered dangerous and unsuitable for sending from Australia, even if they’re not prohibited by the destination country.

Download guide (PDF 1.1MB)