Worldwide, from Ghana, flat $15. Free over $350. Every order is tracked.
There is no country list to check and no zone table to decode. One rate, everywhere. If your address is somewhere a courier goes, we ship there.
Why a Ghanaian brand ships this way
Most people who buy from us are not in Ghana. They are in Maryland, Toronto, Peckham, Hamburg and Sydney, and they are buying a garment that has to travel five thousand miles to reach a wedding.
So we built for that first. Prices are in USD. The shipping rate is flat rather than weight-banded, because a customer in Perth should not pay more than one in Boston for the same smock. Free shipping kicks in at $350, which two Heritage Classic pieces clear.
The garments themselves are woven in Tamale, Yendi and Bolgatanga and ship out of Ghana. That part is not going to change, and it is the point.
Delivery windows
Times below are from dispatch, in business days. They exclude the weaving lead time, which matters if you are ordering a Presidential Elite piece: those take 10 to 21 days to make before they ship at all. Heritage Classic and Signature Profile pieces normally dispatch within a few days.
| Region | Typical delivery from dispatch | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 5-10 business days | Tracked to the door |
| Canada | 7-12 business days | Tracked; customs clearance can add a few days |
| United Kingdom | 5-10 business days | Tracked |
| European Union | 7-14 business days | Varies by member state; Germany and the Netherlands clear fastest |
| Australia and New Zealand | 10-16 business days | The longest route we run |
| Africa, outside Ghana | 7-14 business days | Varies widely by destination |
| Rest of world | 10-18 business days | Tracked where the destination network supports it |
These are typical, not guaranteed. Peak season, customs backlogs and public holidays move them. If your date is tight, tell us at checkout and we will tell you honestly whether it is possible.
Inside Ghana, use the cedi store instead: ghana.ghfugu.com delivers nationwide for GHS 30, free above GHS 1,500, and takes MoMo.
Customs and duty, by region
Duty is charged by your country, not by us, and it is your responsibility. We would rather say that plainly on this page than surprise you at the door.
We declare every shipment accurately. We will not mark a $250 smock as a $20 gift, because that is fraud and it exposes you as the importer, not us.
United States. Textile imports for personal use are usually straightforward, though the de minimis rules have moved in recent years. Check the current CBP threshold before you order if a charge would be a problem.
United Kingdom. Expect VAT to be assessed on goods above the current threshold, plus a handling fee from the carrier.
European Union. VAT applies from the first euro on imports from outside the EU, collected either at checkout under IOSS arrangements or by the carrier on delivery. Rates differ by member state.
Canada. GST or HST is normally assessed, plus a customs handling charge.
Australia. GST applies on imported goods; thresholds are set by the ATO.
Africa, outside Ghana. Varies too much to summarise. ECOWAS destinations are usually simpler than the rest.
Thresholds change and we do not control them. Check your own border's current rules. If you get a bill you were not expecting, tell us anyway. We want to know what our customers are actually paying.
Tracking
You get a tracking number by email when the parcel leaves Ghana. It can take 24 to 72 hours to start showing movement on the destination carrier's system, which is normal and not a sign that anything is wrong. If it has not updated in five business days, email us and we will chase it.
Returns
Fourteen days from delivery for unworn pieces in original condition, with the certificate of authenticity included. Return postage is on you unless the piece arrived faulty or the wrong item was sent, in which case it is on us. See our full shipping and returns policy for the complete terms.
Custom-sized pieces are woven to your measurements and cannot be returned, which is worth thinking about before you order one. If you are unsure, order the standard One Size, which fits a 36 to 52 inch chest.
Ready
Shop 31 hand-woven fugu smocks. $155 to $250, flat $15 anywhere, free over $350. Not sure what one should cost? See our price guide, or check the size guide before you order.