Shipping Cyprus Food and Drinks to the USA
The United States is our biggest destination. We post parcels from Cyprus to American addresses every week, from single bags of oregano crisps to full boxes of wine, coffee and sweets. This page shows what it costs, how long it takes, and what to expect at customs.
Shipping rates to the USA
Postage is charged by the total weight of your parcel. These are our current rates in euros. The exact price for your basket is shown at checkout before you pay.
| Parcel weight | Registered Post | Economy Post | EMS Express | UPS Saver |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 0.5 kg | €7.65 | €17.50 | €26.00 | €20.00 |
| Up to 1 kg | €11.90 | €17.50 | €26.00 | €27.00 |
| Up to 2 kg | €19.90 | €21.00 | €30.00 | €42.00 |
| Up to 3 kg | – | €25.00 | €35.00 | €56.00 |
| Up to 5 kg | – | €33.00 | €47.00 | €85.00 |
| Up to 10 kg | – | €55.50 | €75.00 | – |
The first kilo is the expensive one. Going from 1 kg to 5 kg by Economy Post adds only €15.50, so a fuller box is far better value per item. Most of our American regulars order a few times a year and stock up.
How long delivery takes
- Processing: 1 to 2 working days before dispatch.
- UPS Saver: 2 to 3 working days.
- EMS Express: 7 to 10 working days.
- Priority international mail: 10 to 15 working days.
- Economy Post: 15 to 20 working days.
These are estimates. International post can slow down around holidays and during customs checks. Every parcel is sent with tracking.
US import duty
The United States now applies import duty to postal shipments. We add a 10% duty on the value of your goods at checkout, shown as a separate line called Duty, and handle the declaration from our side. You see the full cost before you pay.
Can you ship alcohol to the USA?
Yes. Cyprus Post accepts wine, spirits and liqueurs for the United States again, so our Commandaria, Zivania, mastiha liqueurs and wines are all available. The recipient must be 21 or over. Bottles are individually wrapped and boxed.
What our US customers order most
- Lay's Oregano crisps, our number one item to America
- Mastiha liqueurs such as Skinos and Psychis, from the mastiha collection
- ELMA mastic sweets
- Traditional tahini pie
- Linos Mediterranean Blue wine
- Laiko Sherbet Afroza
- Commandaria, including Aes Ambelis, KEO St. John and Tsiakkas
- Cheetos Lotto
- Loukoumi (Cyprus delights)
- Nescafé Classic 2.75 kg for frappé
- Trahanas from village producers
Tips for a good-value order
- Crisps, biscuits and sweets weigh very little. Use them to fill the box once you are paying for postage.
- A 750 ml bottle weighs about 1.3 kg packed. Two or three bottles in one parcel cost much less per bottle than one.
- Halloumi and other chilled items travel by express courier in a cool box. Contact us before ordering.
Questions
Do you ship to all US states?
Yes, including Alaska and Hawaii. Some states restrict alcohol deliveries, so please check your local rules for wine and spirits.
Will I pay anything on delivery?
Duty is collected at checkout, so in normal cases there is nothing further to pay. US Customs can inspect any parcel, which sometimes adds a few days.
Can I track my parcel?
Yes. You receive a tracking number by email when your order ships, and you can follow it on our tracking page.
Rates checked September 2026. See our full shipping policy, or start with everything we ship from Cyprus.