If you’ve thought about shipping to other countries in Europe but need some guidance, or if you’re unsure of the new regulations regarding shipments to EU member states following Brexit, we’re here to help.
As of 1st January 2021, parcels to Europe will be subject to customs and duty fees. This means that goods shipped between EU countries, UK mainland and Northern Ireland will have to clear customs and will require a commercial invoice and other export documentation. You will also need to apply for an EORI number (Economic Operator Registration and Identification Number) which is a unique ID that tracks and registers customs information in the EU. This may all seem a bit daunting at first, but we’re here to help and guide you through the process of exporting to the EU under these new circumstances. You can also refer to the EU Trade Helpdesk as your guide to import rules and taxes in European markets.
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden
For a quick quote for your parcel delivery to EU member states, check out the rates for selected destinations in the table below or start your quote here.
Shipping rates to EU countries Group 1
Your package size | Starting from |
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Extra small | £11.99 VAT incl. |
Small | £12.99 VAT incl. |
Medium | £13.99 VAT incl. |
Large | £14.99 VAT incl. |
Extra Large | £17.99 VAT incl. |
*Prices are for sample purposes and are subject to change depending on a selected destination. Prices displayed include Door-To-Door delivery.
EU countries Group 1: Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Republic of Ireland
Shipping rates to EU countries Group 2
Your package size | Starting from |
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Extra small | £14.99 VAT incl. |
Small | £15.99 VAT incl. |
Medium | £16.99 VAT incl. |
Large | £17.99 VAT incl. |
Extra Large | £20.99 VAT incl. |
*Prices are for sample purposes and are subject to change depending on a selected destination. Prices displayed include Door-To-Door delivery.
EU countries Group 2: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Sweden, Spain
Since Brexit, Northern Ireland has left the European Union and the EU Customs Union along with the rest of the UK. However, Northern Ireland will remain aligned with some aspects of the Single Market policy of the EU, e.g. applying EU law on VAT rules. Whilst a hard border between Northern Ireland and Ireland does not exist, custom checks will be carried out for shipments moving between the UK and Northern Ireland. Read more about shipping to Northern Ireland and fill out the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) questionnaire to stay up to date with the changes due to the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Shipping rates to Northern Ireland
Your package size | Starting from |
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Extra small | £9.71 VAT incl. |
Small | £10.01 VAT incl. |
Medium | £11.21 VAT incl. |
Large | £13.01 VAT incl. |
Extra Large | £14.21 VAT incl |
For a quick quote for sending a parcel to a non-EU country, check out the rates below for selected destinations or start your quote here.
Shipping rates to the rest of Europe
Your package size | Starting from |
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Extra Small | £21.99 VAT incl. |
Small | £24.99 VAT incl. |
Medium | £31.49 VAT incl. |
Large | £36.49 VAT incl. |
Extra Large | £40.49 VAT incl. |
*Prices are for sample purposes and are subject to change depending on a selected destination. Prices displayed include Door-To-Door delivery.
Rest of Europe: Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Iceland, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Macedonia, Moldova, Monaco, Norway, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Vatican City
Please note, due to the current coronavirus situation, the following surcharges apply to all shipments to European countries:
XS: £0.40 VAT incl.
S: £1.00 VAT incl.
M: £2.00 VAT incl.
L: £3.00 VAT incl.
XL: £4.00 VAT incl.
As of 1st January 2021, shipments to EU member states will be treated the same way as international shipments and therefore will have to clear customs. This means that a commercial invoice and other export documentation will be required for every shipment.
If you are exporting from the UK into the EU, you will need:
The EORI Number
The Economic Operation Registration and Identification Number (EORI Number) is a unique identification assigned to each importer and exporter to monitor the movement of goods between EU and non-EU countries. A UK EORI number can be easily identified as it will begin with GB. Some businesses have automatically been sent UK EORI numbers, while others must apply for them. If you do not have an EORI number, your goods from the UK will not be cleared by customs, but will be held until you supply the complete paperwork, which could result in significant delays and additional charges.
The commercial invoice
A commercial invoice is used as a customs declaration. It’s provided by the person or business shipping items across international borders and describes the goods and their value to help determine the customs duties to be paid. To make filling out a customs invoice a little easier, we have prepared a visual guide explaining each section of the document.
Download the commercial invoice guide
Clearing Customs
Check with the Chamber of Commerce about trade agreements the UK has with the importing country.
Trade agreements determine tariffs and duties that countries impose on imports and exports. They also impact customs processes so it’s a good idea to check Incoterms that covers rules around delivery, risks and costs. By including those in your invoice, you make sure your customer is not confronted by additional delivery payment by surprise.
It is also worth checking the de minimis threshold in your destination country. If the value of your goods stays below the thresholds of the destination country de minimis, no customs charges such as duties and taxes will be added to the shipment and you can optimise the shipping duration and clear customs faster.
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Countries part of the EU are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.
Since 1st January 2021, shipments to the UK need to clear customs and additional charges may apply. You will also need an EORI number, which is used to track and register customs information in the EU and begins with the letters GB. You can refer to the question “what export documents do I need to ship a parcel in Europe?” to learn more about the documents required for any shipment to Europe (EU or non-EU).
The moment you send your goods outside of your home market, you are making an international shipment. Among the most important documents, you should complete a commercial invoice for an international shipment. It is one document needed no matter what product you ship. You can download a commercial invoice on the shipping confirmation page and it will already be pre-populated based on your shipping details. It will also be sent to your email address along with your shipping label. Note that you need three printed copies of the commercial invoice: one attached to your parcel (for customs), one inside (for your customer) and one for your own records. Since 1st January 2021, you will also need this document for shipments to the EU.
A commercial invoice is a must-have customs document, used as a customs declaration provided by the person or company that is exporting an item across international borders. It is used for all non-document shipments and clearly describes the goods being sold. Note that you need three printed copies of the commercial invoice: one attached to your parcel (for customs), one inside (for your customer) and one for your own records. As you go through the shipping process and enter shipment details, you will be able to download a prepopulated commercial invoice on the shipping confirmation page. Our guide to completing a commercial invoice on your own is always available for download as well.
A shipper is usually the one who pays shipping costs while a receiver pays duties and taxes. All packages sent through this website will not have the duties and taxes prepaid. This means that the receiver of the package is liable to pay any applicable duty or taxes associated with it.
However, if the value of your goods stays below the thresholds of the destination country de minimis, your customer won’t have to pay customs charges. This is important to check and also to inform your customer that there won’t be any customs fees.
De minimis refers to a value below which goods can be shipped into a country before duties and taxes apply. For example, currently de minimis to ship duty-free parcels into US is $800.
For more export related questions, see our International Shipments FAQs.