If you’ve thought about shipping to other countries in Europe but need some guidance, we’re here to help.
Technically, the moment you send your goods outside of Poland, you are considered an exporter. However, thanks to the European Union, businesses benefit from the free movement of goods, meaning that goods can move freely between EU countries without having to clear customs or requiring a commercial invoice. There are some exceptions to the rule when it comes to excise goods and chemicals, however generally, this rule applies to all countries in the EU. The EU Trade page is your guide to import rules and taxes in European markets.
Which countries are part of the European Union?
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.
Your parcel size | Starting from |
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Extra small L x W x H = max 10,000 cm3 |
26.79 PLN VAT incl. |
Small L x W x H = max 25,000 cm3 |
33.61 PLN VAT incl. |
Medium L x W x H = max 50,000 cm3 |
52.92 PLN VAT incl. |
Large L x W x H = max 75,000 cm3 |
68.34 PLN VAT Incl. |
Extra Large L x W x H = max 100,000 cm3 |
74.28 PLN VAT incl. |
*Prices are for sample purposes and are subject to change depending on a selected destination. Prices displayed include Access Point to Access Point delivery.
EU countries Group 1: Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Sweden
Your parcel size | Starting from |
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Extra small L x W x H = max 10,000 cm3 |
42.14 PLN VAT incl. |
Small L x W x H = max 25,000 cm3 |
51.66 PLN VAT incl. |
Medium L x W x H = max 50,000 cm3 |
61.16 PLN VAT incl. |
Large L x W x H = max 75,000 cm3 |
76.52 PLN VAT incl. |
Extra Large L x W x H = max 100,000 cm3 |
86.04 PLN VAT incl. |
*Prices are for sample purposes and are subject to change depending on a selected destination. Prices displayed include Access Point to Access Point delivery.
EU countries Group 2: Belgium, France, Italy, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia
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 parcel size | Starting from |
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Extra small L x W x H = max 10,000 cm3 |
74.00 PLN |
Small L x W x H = max 25,000 cm3 |
94.00 PLN |
Medium L x W x H = max 50,000 cm3 |
114.00 PLN |
Large L x W x H = max 75,000 cm3 |
134.00 PLN |
Extra Large L x W x H = max 100,000 cm3 |
159.00 PLN |
*Prices are for sample purposes and are subject to change depending on a selected destination. Prices displayed include Access Point to Access Point. VAT is not applicable to non-EU countries and rest of the world.
*Rest of Europe: Andorra, San Marino, Switzerland, Norway
Please note, due to the current coronavirus situation, surcharges may apply to all shipments to all shipments.
Since 1st January 2021, parcels from Europe to the United Kingdom are 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) in the EU and the UK. This is needed to facilitate and continue trade between the EU and the UK. 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 UK under these new circumstances.
Since 1st January 2021, shipments to the UK are 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 Poland to the UK, you will need:
An Economic Operator’s Registration and Identification (EORI) number is a unique identification number assigned by customs to each importer and exporter to monitor the movement of goods. Businesses shipping from the EU to the UK are now required to register for an EORI number. An EORI number can be requested here.
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.
If you are shipping to the UK (whether you’re a business or an individual shipper), you have to register for UK Import VAT with Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC). If you are selling goods into the UK that are valued at or below £135, you are responsible for collecting and paying UK. The VAT amount should be collected at the point of sale and paid to HMRC through the UK VAT registration. If you are selling goods into the UK that are valued above £135, the importer will remain responsible for paying the UK VAT. This can be paid by the importer via postponed VAT accounting or through the customs declaration.
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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, a unique identification number assigned by customs to each importer and exporter to monitor the movement of goods. 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 UK.
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 parcels sent through this website will not have the duties and taxes prepaid. This means that the receiver of the parcel 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.