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Since 2013, we have been helping businesses and individuals easily send internationally.
Shipments sent via ParcelParcel
The cost of sending a package abroad with us is lower than when you book your shipment directly with one of these carriers. Through ParcelParcel's large purchases with FedEx, DHL, TNT, and DPD, you will always find the lowest price using our rate comparison tool. Using the calculator above, you can easily compare the costs of sending a package abroad with FedEx, DHL, Skynet, DPD, and TNT. You compare the shipping costs and delivery times yourself and choose the shipping option that best suits your shipment. You will receive the price proposal by email with additional information about packaging and import duties. Now, all you have to do is click the confirmation button in the email to confirm the shipment.
At ParcelParcel, we value clarity. The prices for sending a package abroad that you see in our rate comparison tool are inclusive of fuel surcharge. You won't encounter any surprises with us. We would like to explain why the costs of an international shipment are sometimes higher.
Import duties
Import duties are paid to the country where the package is being sent. In short, import duties may vary by country. Countries impose import duties to protect their own market against unfair competition in the form of (much) cheaper products.
The recipient may potentially be subject to import duties if you, as the sender, send packages and pallets to countries outside the European Union. Not sure if a country is part of the European Union? Check our list of European countries.
VAT (Value Added Tax)
This abbreviation stands for Value Added Tax, and countries impose this tax on the revenue you generate from selling goods.
You pay VAT for shipping goods to countries within the EU. You can reclaim these costs from the tax authorities when your shipment is of a business nature. For packages outside the EU, you do not need to pay VAT.
Customs clearance fees
The carrier checks whether there are any fees to be paid for importing the package you sent. Additionally, the carrier verifies the VAT rate. These costs are passed on to the recipient of the package by default.
When you send packages within the European Union, there are no import duties or customs clearance fees. You only incur these costs when importing packages from a country outside the EU because you are the recipient in an import shipment. In export shipments, all possible customs costs are always charged to the recipient.
Would you like to know more about paying import duties, VAT, and customs clearance fees? In our blog about costs for sending packages abroad, you can find a complete overview of the costs of international shipments.
When sending a package, document, or pallet abroad, you have the choice between sending it by post or delivering it by courier (express shipment). Track & Trace information is often not accurate for postal shipments, and a signature for receipt is not always required. Would you like to know more about this difference? Read our blog about the difference between express and postal shipments.
Do you want to send a package abroad but are unsure if the dimensions of your package comply with what is allowed? Do you need to add customs forms and pack the package in a special way? For all these questions, ParcelParcel has prepared a handy checklist for you, so you'll be ready to send your package abroad in no time. Also, read more about insured shipping of packages on our website.
"Isn't it cheaper to book my shipment directly with FedEx, DHL, TNT, or DPD?" This question is asked frequently. Because we make bulk purchases with the carriers, you benefit from lower prices and save up to 70% on shipping costs. Additionally, ParcelParcel provides free advice on preparing customs invoices and will contact the carrier on your behalf in case of any issues.
For sending goods to countries outside the European Union, you always need to include a so-called commercial invoice with your package. If the shipment is of a business nature, you must include this commercial invoice in triplicate. For non-commercial shipments, you need to attach a proforma invoice to the package. The type of invoice you use affects the amount of VAT, import duties, and customs clearance fees. You can learn more about the different invoices in our blog about preparing an invoice.
Shipments booked with us before 13:30 are often picked up the same working day. If you haven't managed to register your package by this time, feel free to call us to inquire about the possibilities at 085 877 16 56 (Netherlands) or 038 087 099 (Belgium). Our support team will gladly work to send your package as soon as possible.
At ParcelParcel, we are happy to assist you in finding the lowest rate for your package. That's why we regularly publish blogs about sending packages abroad. For example, read our blog with the six most important questions for international package shipping.
Expect the lowest price and the best service from us. We take pride in being a service-oriented organization and strive for nothing less than maximum customer satisfaction. We achieve this by offering you the lowest price and providing support and advice for sending your package. Do you have any ideas or tips for us? Email, call, or send a message to our logistics specialists via the live chat (icon in the bottom right).
Do you want to know more about sending packages, documents, or pallets abroad? Contact one of our logistics specialists through the live chat or by calling 085 877 16 56 (Netherlands) or 038 087 099 (Belgium). We are happy to assist you in finding the lowest rate for your shipment!
You can both export (e.g., Netherlands/Belgium to ) or import ( to Netherlands/Belgium) via ParcelParcel.
Well, very simple. At ParcelParcel, we make international shipping easy. Here's how it works:
You can instantly check the shipping costs through our rate calculator. Enter the weight, dimensions, and destination country of your shipment, and you will see all available shipping options along with their respective delivery times. The calculator can be used to compare shipping rates for both export and import shipments.
If you need help calculating a shipping rate, watch the video below. Click on the 
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Shipping costs are calculated based on dimensions (LxWxH in cm), weight (in kg), and the destination country. Both the actual weight (as shown on the scale) and the volumetric weight are considered.
The volumetric weight is the weight calculated based on the space your shipment occupies in the plane. The higher of the two weights (volumetric or actual weight) is used to calculate the shipping rate. You don't need to calculate this yourself; our calculator does it for you.
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You can use the discount code PP10 for 10% discount on the transportation costs of your first shipment. You can apply the discount code during the checkout process (instructions).
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Whether additional costs apply depends on whether your shipment stays within the European Union or is sent to/from a country outside the European Union. Below, you can see the additional costs for each situation.
Within the European Union
If, for example, you send a shipment from the Netherlands to Italy (within the EU), there will be an additional 21% VAT on the shipping costs.
Furthermore, if your shipment stays within the European Union, you won't have to deal with any import duties or customs clearance fees because your shipment doesn't go through customs. Please note that the European Union is not the same as Europe.
View here all the countries that are part of the European Union. For example, Switzerland is part of Europe but not part of the European Union.
Outside the European Union
If, for example, you send a shipment from the Netherlands to the United States, there will be no VAT (0%) applied to the displayed shipping rates.
However, there might be import duties levied by customs in the destination country if you send a shipment to/from a country outside the European Union. Typically, customs costs are charged to the recipient. This is known as Delivered At Place (DAP) in logistics terminology.
Customs is a government agency that levies import duties in certain cases to protect the local market. As a company, you can also ship using Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), which means any customs costs will be charged to you as the sender.
If you have any questions about this topic, feel free to contact us. Additionally, you can read everything about import duties, VAT, and the customs clearance process in this blog.
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A customs invoice is a form where all the goods you want to ship are specified. This invoice includes an English description of the goods, along with their corresponding value and weight.
The contents of your shipment must be specified per type of product you're sending to avoid delays at customs. A customs invoice is always prepared in quadruplicate in accordance with customs guidelines.
When is a customs invoice required?
A customs invoice is only required for shipments to/from countries outside the European Union (e.g., Netherlands - United States). If your shipment stays within the European Union (e.g., Netherlands - Italy), your shipment will not go through customs, and therefore, a customs invoice is not required.
Additionally, document shipments are not subject to customs, so if you're sending a document to a country within/outside the European Union, no customs invoice is needed.
Please note that not all goods can be shipped to every country. You can find a list of goods that cannot be sent via ParcelParcel on this page.
Do I need to create a customs invoice myself?
If you're sending a shipment to/from a country outside the European Union, it's mandatory to include a customs invoice with the shipment. We provide free support in creating a customs invoice.
You can easily generate a customs invoice through our shipping platform. The customs invoice will be automatically generated based on the content you specified during your booking.
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You can import just as easily as export via ParcelParcel.
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You can find a list of goods that cannot be shipped via ParcelParcel on this page.
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