Sending a parcel from Paris to Kinshasa
Our Paris agency carries mail, parcels and freight to Kinshasa by Express, Air and Sea Freight. Here are the prices, the closing days and the transit times.
How much does a shipment cost?
Three typical parcels, priced with our current rates.
| Parcel | Express Freight | Air Freight | Sea Freight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box 40 × 30 × 20 cm — 5 kg | € 117.50 | € 105.00 | € 25.20 |
| Suitcase 60 × 40 × 40 cm — 20 kg | € 470.00 | € 420.00 | € 100.80 |
| Crate 1 CBM — 150 kg | € 3 658.33 | € 3 258.34 | € 1 050.00 |
Indicative prices, excluding the handling fee and excluding duties and taxes at destination. Air Freight currently carries a temporary 1.00 €/kg surcharge linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
For your exact parcel, use the rate calculator or see the full rate grid.
When do shipments leave?
| Service | Closing days | Indicative transit time |
|---|---|---|
| Express Freight | Wednesday and Friday before 6 pm | ±5 days after closing |
| Air Freight | Saturday before 6 pm | ±12 days after closing |
| Sea Freight | Closing date shown below | ±45 days after closing |
Next sea freight closing date: 09/11/26
- During peak periods, transit times may be delayed by several days.
- For cities with irregular service, we cannot give a delivery-availability time.
- Sea Freight works first in, first out: the last goods registered may be moved to the following shipment.
Where to drop off your parcel
KPM Logistics Paris
Tamtam Group
Enlèvement possible en Région Parisienne / Île-de-France par :
TAMTAM Express Assistance
Contact : Mr Neo Tamtam
neo.t@kpm-group.com
TVA : FR7501.107944712
The agency page lists the full procedure and contacts. You can also request a parcel pick-up.
Cities served on arrival
Both the price and the transit time depend on the destination zone.
- Kinshasa
- Lubumbashi
- Zone 1 — Bandundu - Boma - Idiofa - Kananga - Kenge - Kikwit - Kimpese - Matadi - Mbandaka - Mbuji-Mayi
- Zone 2 — Gemena - Goma - Likasi - Kisangani - Kolwezi - Mbanzangungu - Moanda
- Zone 3 — Bukavu - Lodja - Tshikapa
- Zone 4 — Beni - Bumba - Kalemie - Kindu - Mwene-Ditu
What we do not carry
Our terms and conditions exclude from carriage:
pornographic or obscene content, human bodies, organs or body parts, dead or live animals, firearms and explosives, money, cheques, travellers' cheques and other commercial paper, jewellery, postal money orders and identity documents. KPM Logistics also reserves the right to refuse any goods classified as dangerous (DGR) under national and international regulations.
Fragile, perishable or high-value goods must be declared to us so they receive suitable packaging and handling — see also our insurance.
Customs and documents
For a "depot to depot" shipment to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, transport and customs are included in the price.
This arrangement covers goods classified as "personal effects". Should the customs service — which retains full discretion in the matter — consider the goods to be "commercial goods" instead, the additional clearance cost is borne entirely by the customer.
Import duties may be added on top. They are calculated on the CIF value (goods + transport) and customs retain full discretion: the customer must pay them on first request for the goods to be released.
Outside this arrangement, the cost of drawing up export and import administrative documents, along with the various charges and taxes, is borne entirely by the customer.
Full details are in our terms and conditions.
Most common additional fees
- Handling fee: 5.00 € (+ 5.00 € for deferred payment).
- Volumetric pricing: where the actual weight is lower than the volumetric weight (L × W × H in cm ÷ 6000), the latter is used. The difference is billed at 5.50 €/vkg to Kinshasa and 8.00 €/vkg to Lubumbashi and the other zones.
- Repackaging: 10.00 €. Consolidation: 2.00 € per additional parcel.
- Unidentifiable parcel: investigation billed at a minimum of 20.00 €, with no guarantee of result.
- Undeclared dangerous goods (DGR): penalty of 10% of the value, with a minimum of 100.00 €.
- Cash on delivery: 10% of the amount collected, with a minimum of 10.00 €.
- EXA document for VAT recovery: 25.00 € per supplier, allow ±6 weeks.
The full list is in the "Remarks / Additional fees" tab of the pricing page.
A change of recipient must be requested by email from the departure agency, a power of attorney from the destination agency. In every case, whoever collects the goods must show proof of identity.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to send a 20 kg suitcase from Paris to Kinshasa?
For a 60 × 40 × 40 cm suitcase weighing 20 kg: € 470.00 by Express Freight, € 420.00 by Air Freight and € 100.80 by Sea Freight. These amounts exclude the handling fee and any duties and taxes at destination.
How long does a shipment take from Paris to Kinshasa?
Count roughly 5 days after closing by Express Freight, 12 days by Air Freight and 45 days by Sea Freight. For collection in Lubumbashi, add 5 days; for the other zones, add 7 days.
When should I drop off my parcel in Paris?
Express Freight closes on Wednesday and Friday before 6 pm, Air Freight on Saturday before 6 pm, and Sea Freight on the closing date shown on this page.
Who pays customs duties in Kinshasa?
For a "depot to depot" shipment to the DR Congo, customs is included in the transport price. The arrangement covers "personal effects": if customs classify the goods as "commercial goods", the additional clearance cost is borne entirely by the customer, as are any import duties calculated on the CIF value.
What can I send from Paris to Kinshasa?
Any lawful shipment, except in particular money, jewellery, identity documents, weapons, animals and goods classified as dangerous. The full list is in our terms and conditions.
