Barbados – Shipping Information

Learn how to ship from the U.S. to Barbados with MyMalls. Compare delivery times, required documents, and customs details for DHL Express and UPS Economy.

Written by Ashanty Virginia

Updated yesterday

Overview

MyMalls currently offers three courier options for deliveries to Barbados:

DHL Express
FedEx (Priority and Economy)
UPS Worldwide Saver

Each service provides tracking, customs support, and island-wide delivery. Use the details below to pick the method that fits your timeline and budget.

DHL Express

Details	Information
Delivery time	2–4 business days
Flights	Daily from Miami
Delivery days	Monday–Friday
Local office contact information	DHL Express Service Point Christ Church Address: Pilgrim Pl B, Christ Church BB17094 Barbados Opening hours: Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Contact: +12465387800 DHL Express Service Point (M POWERED) Address: SKY MALL, Haggatt Hall Barbados Opening hours: Mon–Thu, 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fri–Sat, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Contact: +12465387800
Website / Contact	www.dhl.com.bb / DHL Barbados Contact Page
Import guidelines	DHL Barbados Import Guidelines
Documents required	- Commercial invoice - Proof of purchase - Tax ID (for business imports) - Correct address and phone number
Tax & duties	Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU). You must pay local duties and taxes upon delivery.
Notes	If package sits too long in Customs: Packages are held for up to 30 days at DHL’s warehouse. After that, they move to the Queen’s Warehouse and may be auctioned if unclaimed.

FedEx (Priority & Economy)

Details	Information
Shipping methods	Priority (1–4 business days) Economy (3–9 business days)
Flights	Daily from Miami
Delivery days	Monday–Friday
Local contact information	FedEx Ship Center in Bridgetown Address: Ground floor Mc. Gregor St, Bridgetown, Saint Michael Barbados Opening hours: Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Phone: +18004633339 FedEx Ship Center in Christ Church Address: Sargents Village, Bridgetown, Christ Church, Located in Sheraton Mall Opening hours: Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Phone: +12466239944
Documents required	- Commercial invoice - Proof of purchase - Tax ID / ID for customs - Correct address and contact info
Tax & duties	Duties and taxes may apply; you will be responsible for paying local duties at delivery

UPS Worldwide Saver

Details	Information
Delivery time	4–6 business days
Clearance time	1–2 business days (with complete documentation)
Flights	Twice per week (Tue & Fri inbound)
Delivery days	Monday–Friday
Clearance fees	BBD $10 clearance + BBD $10 delivery fee
Documents required	- Commercial invoice (3 copies) - Proof of purchase - Business registration (if B2B) - Tax ID & local phone number
Declared value coverage	Up to US $50,000 per package
Notes	A more economical alternative to DHL with full tracking and good coverage.

Which Service Should I Choose?

If you want…	Choose
Fastest delivery	FedEx Priority or DHL Express
Predictable mid-speed delivery	UPS Worldwide Saver
Lowest cost option	FedEx Economy or UPS Worldwide Saver
High declared value coverage	UPS Worldwide Saver
Reliable express service with strong presence	FedEx or DHL Express

Customs Information

Topic	Details
Required documents	Commercial invoice and proof of purchase for each item
Identification	Valid Tax ID (for business) or government ID
Duties and taxes	Based on declared value and payable upon delivery
Common delays	Missing documents or incorrect customs information
Retention / auction policy (DHL)	30 days at DHL warehouse, then moved to Queen’s Warehouse for auction

Tips for Smooth Delivery

Use your full name and correct local phone number in MyMalls.
Upload all invoices digitally before shipping via the MyMalls Suite.
Track your shipment regularly.
Respond promptly to any customs or package queries from MyMalls or the courier.