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Looking for affordable and fast shipping to Palau from the USA? Comparing multiple couriers with Shipixy allows you to make better choices for your international shipping needs, according to your budget and delivery date. For urgent packages, you can choose an express shipping service, and for everyday packages, you can go for a parcel delivery service, which is economical. Shipments are available to major destinations throughout Palau, including Koror, Airai, Meyuns, Kloulklubed, and other islands.

Palau is a Pacific island nation made up of more than 300 islands and uses the US dollar as its official currency. Reliable shipping from the USA is important for businesses and individuals, as many consumer products, electronics, fashion items, and business supplies are imported. You can also compare shipping costs and delivery time, get a free quote for shipping, follow your shipment from shipping to delivery, and get support with customs paperwork.

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Table of Contents
  1. Best Couriers to Ship to Palau
  2. Ship a Package to Palau With UPS
  3. Ship a Package to Palau With USPS
  4. Ship a Package to Palau With FedEx
  5. How Much Does It Cost to Ship to Palau?
  6. How Long Does It Take to Ship a Parcel to Palau?
  7. Palau Customs and Regulations
  8. Shipping Documents Required for Palau
  9. Which Items Cannot Be Shipped to Palau?

Best Couriers to Ship to Palau

The selection of the right courier service for shipping to Palau depends on factors like delivery speed, shipping costs, and package security. Access trusted international couriers, transit times, and shipping rates on our platform to determine the most suitable option for your personal, business, or eCommerce shipping needs.

Ship a Package to Palau With UPS

UPS is a dependable option for the delivery of parcels, business documents, electronics, and commercial items to Palau. It provides international shipment, tracking, and customs assistance. UPS shipping services like UPS Worldwide Saver and UPS Worldwide Expedited typically take 3-8 business days, depending on the customs clearance and the service selected.

Ship a Package to Palau With USPS

For light items, small packages, and valuable mail, USPS is one of the cheapest shipping options available. It is popular among customers who are seeking cost-effective international shipping solutions from the USA to Palau. Many of the services USPS offers for international tracking are perfect for non-urgent items, and it is a great way to keep shipping costs as low as possible.

Ship a Package to Palau With FedEx

FedEx is a reliable and quick international shipping service provider to Palau for businesses and individuals. It is frequently used for urgent deliveries, high-value products, medical supplies, and commercial goods. Both FedEx International Priority and FedEx International Economy are reliable services that offer shipment tracking and customs assistance for smooth delivery.

How Much Does It Cost to Ship to Palau?

The shipping prices from the USA to Palau vary as per the shipment volume, weight, shipping service, destination, customs clearance, and courier service used. Items that are small and light are generally cheaper to ship, whereas heavy, large, and fragile items might have increased shipping fees.

Generally, economy shipping is the least expensive of all shipping methods, whereas express shipping should be considered when you need a package to arrive quickly. The price of shipping may also differ between deliveries to Koror and to more distant islands of Palau. Depending on the value and nature of the goods imported, customs duties, taxes, and handling fees may apply.

How Long Does It Take to Ship a Parcel to Palau?

Shipping time from the USA to Palau depends on the courier, shipping method, customs clearance, and destination. Express shipping normally takes 3-7 business days, and standard international shipping normally takes 7-14 business days. The delivery time for economy shipping is typically 10-20 business days, but it may take longer for some remote islands or during peak shipping seasons.

Mostly, deliveries are quicker to the larger, more accessible islands, such as Koror, than to the smaller or more remote ones. The overall transit time can vary depending on various factors, such as customs clearance, weather conditions, aircraft availability, and local travel arrangements. Hiring an express courier service may be of great help in avoiding delays for deliveries of urgent items and important business.

Palau Customs and Regulations

All incoming shipments must adhere to local customs laws and must contain all the necessary information. To prevent any unnecessary delays, make sure that your parcel includes full customs declarations, a description of what is contained within the parcel, and the proper shipment value. Bags containing items may be opened by customs before they are sent to the destination. The CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) method is the method generally used by Palau to determine import duties and taxes.

Electronics, garments, fashion accessories, watches, house appliances, cameras, computer accessories, and commercial goods are among the other items commonly imported that could incur customs duties. Having all the details and documentation arranged correctly can smooth customs clearance and lower the chance of shipment delays.

Shipping Documents Required for Palau

International shipments to Palau may need the following documents for smooth customs clearance:

  • Commercial Invoice
  • Shipping Label
  • Customs Declaration Form
  • Packing List (for commercial shipments)
  • Formal statements of the value of the shipment (when required)
  • A Battery Declaration (for applicable electronic products)
  • Import permits or other supporting documents for regulated products

When you're shipping, you need the proper paperwork ready in advance to avoid any problems with customs or to smooth the process of getting your package through customs.

Which Items Cannot Be Shipped to Palau?

Items that are not permitted or allowed are as follows:

  • Alcohol
  • Tobacco products
  • Illegal drugs, narcotics
  • Firearms and ammunition
  • Explosives and fireworks
  • Hazardous chemicals
  • Toxic or corrosive substances
  • Radioactive materials
  • Fresh food and other perishable goods
  • Live animals
  • Plants, seeds, and soil
  • Counterfeit products
  • Unauthorized transactions and negotiable financial instruments
  • Military equipment
  • Gambling devices
  • Unauthorized prescription medicines
  • Medical products that need special permits
  • Endangered wildlife products and items covered by international conservation agreements

Import conditions may alter without notice, and certain products might need specific import permits or further inspections before delivery to Palau. Make sure you understand the most up-to-date customs regulations before sending regulated or high-value items to prevent delays and rejection.

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Key facts about Palau

Palau has a population of about 17,663 (2025), and its capital is Ngerulmud.

In 2025, the population shrank by 0.2%, and 79.3% of people lived in urban areas. The currency is the United States dollar (USD), and the official languages are English, Japanese and Palauan.

In Palau, standard time is UTC+09:00, traffic drives on the right and the international calling code is +680.

Palau's gross domestic product (GDP) was $345 million in 2025, or $19,532 per person. It exported $105.1 million and imported $235.1 million of goods and services in 2024, so trade equaled 106% of GDP.

Palau at a glance
CapitalNgerulmud
Population (2025)17,663
Land area (2024)460 km² (178 sq mi)
CurrencyUnited States dollar (USD)
Official languagesEnglish, Japanese, Palauan
Time zone (standard)UTC+09:00
Calling code+680
Internet domain.pw
Drives on theright
GDP (2025)$345 million
GDP per person (2025)$19,532
GDP of Palau, 2016 to 2025
$0$200M$400M2016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Palau's GDP grew from $303.3 million in 2016 to $345 million in 2025, while the population went from 17,797 to 17,663. The largest one-year rise was in 2024, up 16.4%. Divided by population, that is about $17,044 per person in 2016 and $19,532 in 2025.

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GDP and population of Palau by year
YearGDP (current US$)Population
2025$345 million17,663
2024$321.5 million17,695
2023$276.2 million17,727
2022$247.5 million17,759
2021$235.9 million17,783
2020$259 million17,792
2019$282 million17,798
2018$288.2 million17,814
2017$290 million17,812
2016$303.3 million17,797

Trade between the United States and Palau

In 2025, the United States exported $24.3 million of goods to Palau and imported $413,783, a U.S. trade surplus of $23.8 million.

U.S. exports to Palau rose 15.7% from $21 million in 2024.

Among the 13 countries in Australia and Oceania that Shipixy ships to, Palau ranks 8th as a market for U.S. goods, between Vanuatu ($34.3 million) and the Solomon Islands ($20.9 million).

U.S. goods trade with Palau, 2016 to 2025
$0$10M$20M$30M2016201720182019202020212022202320242025

U.S. exports to Palau ranged from $19.4 million (2017) to $26.6 million (2021); U.S. imports ranged from $413,783 to $2.2 million. The United States had a goods trade surplus with Palau in 10 of these 10 years. Exports in 2025 were 8.8% above the 10-year average of $22.3 million.

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U.S. goods trade with Palau by year
YearU.S. exportsU.S. importsBalance
2025$24.26 million$413,783+$23.85 million
2024$20.98 million$2.234 million+$18.74 million
2023$20.23 million$500,256+$19.73 million
2022$24.47 million$742,736+$23.72 million
2021$26.6 million$548,330+$26.05 million
2020$21.11 million$458,132+$20.65 million
2019$19.58 million$1.474 million+$18.11 million
2018$20.63 million$1.306 million+$19.32 million
2017$19.43 million$573,544+$18.86 million
2016$25.69 million$1.067 million+$24.63 million
U.S. goods trade with Palau by month, 2025
$0$1M$2M$3MJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

In 2025, monthly U.S. exports to Palau ranged from $1 million in February to $3 million in September. U.S. imports from Palau peaked in January at $57,741. The busiest quarter for exports was the third (July to September), with $6.9 million or 28.5% of the year.

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U.S. goods trade with Palau by month, 2025
MonthU.S. exportsU.S. imports
January 2025$1.973 million$57,741
February 2025$1.029 million$25,968
March 2025$1.904 million$36,190
April 2025$2.494 million$37,865
May 2025$1.842 million$40,706
June 2025$1.437 million$2,351
July 2025$1.43 million$16,112
August 2025$2.506 million$54,366
September 2025$2.989 million$39,071
October 2025$2.013 million$34,947
November 2025$2.882 million$44,143
December 2025$1.764 million$24,323

The top three categories, meat, poultry, etc., minimum value shipments and other foods, made up 40.8% of U.S. exports to Palau in 2025. The fastest growing of these was newsprint, up 7131.5% from 2024.

Top U.S. exports to Palau by end-use category
Category202520242023Change 2024 to 2025
Meat, poultry, etc.$4.735 million$3.911 million$3.389 million+21.1%
Minimum value shipments$3.422 million$2.967 million$2.657 million+15.3%
Other foods$1.745 million$2.569 million$3.156 million-32.1%
Animal feeds, n.e.c.$1.24 million$85,720$26,191+1346.5%
Vegetables$1.113 million$1.21 million$1.168 million-8%
Trucks, buses and special purpose vehicles$1.028 millionn/a$3,000n/a
Telecommunications equipment$913,919$151,493$230,559+503.3%
Laboratory testing instruments$655,189$60,100$17,980+990.2%
Logs and lumber$636,791$1.069 million$643,126-40.5%
Fish and shellfish$613,756$617,283$383,167-0.6%
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Category202520242023Change 2024 to 2025
Newsprint$552,922$7,646$10,165+7131.5%
Computers$479,031$261,937$504,055+82.9%
Dairy products and eggs$470,139$423,020$427,445+11.1%
Medicinal Equipment$459,605$309,276$98,885+48.6%
Computer accessories$437,050$392,355$230,989+11.4%
Books, printed matter$434,034$443,429$317,236-2.1%
Electric apparatus$379,228$310,973$164,298+21.9%
Parts for military-type goods$342,510$5,178$16,547+6514.7%
Measuring, testing, control instruments$277,120$396,637$164,695-30.1%
Cell phones and other household goods, n.e.c.$269,336$98,213$2.779 million+174.2%

The United States bought mostly other (movies, miscellaneous imports, and special transactions), materials, excluding chemicals and U.S. goods returned, and reimports from Palau in 2025, together 94.9% of U.S. imports from there. The largest, other (movies, miscellaneous imports, and special transactions), was worth $276,670, down 32.6% from 2024.

Top U.S. imports from Palau by end-use category
Category202520242023Change 2024 to 2025
Other (movies, miscellaneous imports, and special transactions)$276,670$410,234$238,604-32.6%
Materials, excluding chemicals$99,146$48,912$141,023+102.7%
U.S. goods returned, and reimports$16,680$804,847$25,300-97.9%
Minimum value shipments$11,757$12,670$11,580-7.2%
Numismatic coins$9,530$5,348$21,678+78.2%

Countries near Palau

Palau shares land or sea borders with three countries: Micronesia, Indonesia and the Philippines.

By population, Palau is the 11th largest of the 13 countries in Australia and Oceania on our list, between Tonga (103,742) and Nauru (12,025).

Among its neighbors, Indonesia received the most U.S. goods in 2025 ($10.8 billion) and Micronesia the least ($48.3 million), against $24.3 million for Palau.