Shipping a parcel to the Netherlands? Here's how.
Compare top carriers in one overview and ship at our negotiated rates. Within the EU you don't need customs paperwork.
10% welcome discount on all your bookings for the first 4 weeks · for businessesFor individuals and businesses in the Netherlands and Belgium.
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Calculate your shipping costs to the Netherlands now
Enter your shipment, compare the carriers side by side and have it picked up today.
Welcome discount · businesses only
10% off all your bookings for the first 4 weeks
No credit card, minimum volume or contract
What are you sending to the Netherlands?
From documents to pallets. For each type of shipment you see the carriers that fit, with their delivery time.
Contracts, invoices and other papers. Express, with the delivery time the carrier gives for the Netherlands.
Rate for documents →Choose between economy and express and see the expected delivery day for each carrier.
Rate for parcels →Heavier and larger freight to the Netherlands, including handling of the transport documents.
Rate for pallets →How to send a parcel to the Netherlands
Four steps, no account needed to compare.
Enter your shipment
Address, dimensions and weight. You don't need an account to see rates.
Compare and choose
All carriers side by side, with price, delivery time and terms.
Label created automatically
Your shipping label is created and ready straight away. Within the EU you don't need customs paperwork.
Your chosen carrier picks up
Pick-up at the address you choose. Track your shipment in your account.
What you need for a shipment to the Netherlands
The Netherlands is in the EU, so you don't need any customs paperwork. Enter your shipment, choose a carrier and have it picked up.
Shipping advice for the Netherlands
The Netherlands is in the EU, so your shipment doesn't go through customs. These tips help you ship as cheaply and quickly as possible.
No customs paperwork needed
The Netherlands is in the EU, so your shipment crosses the border without a customs invoice and without import duties. All you need is a full address and the right dimensions.
Compare on delivery time, not just price
Within the EU, economy and express are often close together. Check the expected delivery dayfor each option; sometimes a day faster is only a few euros more.
Add a phone number and email
Carriers call or email your recipient in the Netherlands if nobody answers the door. With a correct phone number and email address you avoid a failed delivery and return costs.
Enter dimensions and weight accurately
Carriers measure again when they collect. If the dimensions or weight differ, you get an additional charge. Measure the box including packaging and round up.
Booking checklist
Got everything to hand? Then you can book in two minutes
- ✓The recipient's full address and phone number
- ✓Dimensions and weight of each box
- ✓Contents and value of the shipment
- ✓The recipient's phone number or email address
You book parcels to the Netherlands directly online. Your label is ready straight away; within the EU no customs paperwork is needed.
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Frequently asked questions about shipping to the Netherlands
How much does it cost to send a parcel to the Netherlands?+
The price of a parcel to the Netherlands depends on the weight, dimensions, destination and the carrier you choose. The calculator shows all options side by side with the exact price for your shipment.
How long does it take to send a parcel within the Netherlands?+
Usually 1 to 2 working days; often your parcel reaches the recipient the next working day. That applies to standard services such as DPD Classic as well as express. The calculator shows the expected delivery day for each carrier.
Do I need to arrange anything for customs?+
No. Within the Netherlands your parcel doesn't cross a border, and a shipment from another EU country doesn't go through customs either. You just enter the address, dimensions, weight, contents and value. You only need a customs invoice if the parcel comes from outside the EU, for example from the United Kingdom or Switzerland.
Will my shipment be picked up from me?+
Yes, your shipment is picked up at your own address. If you book before the carrier's cut-off, the courier usually comes the same working day.
Is my shipment insured?+
Every shipment is covered by the carrier's standard liability. If you want the full value covered, choose our transport guarantee when you book.
How heavy can a parcel within the Netherlands be?+
With PostNL, a parcel within the Netherlands can weigh up to 23 kg. With a courier it can be heavier: up to 31.5 kg with DPD Classic and up to 70 kg per parcel with UPS. Enter the real weight in the calculator and you'll only see the carriers that accept your parcel. Want to know more? Read shipping a heavy parcel.
Can I send a large parcel within the Netherlands?+
Yes. A parcel can be up to 175 cm long with DPD Classic and up to 274 cm with UPS, with a weight of up to 70 kg. For a long or large box the carrier may charge a surcharge; you see it in the price straight away. That way you can compare in advance what sending a large parcel costs.
Can I have a parcel collected in Germany and sent to the Netherlands?+
Yes. In the calculator, choose Germany (or another country) as the collection country and the Netherlands as the destination. The carrier picks up the parcel at the address in Germany. Because both countries are in the EU, you don't need any customs paperwork. Read more in sending a parcel from abroad to the Netherlands (in Dutch).
Send your first shipment to the Netherlands with a 10% welcome discount
Register your business account and use the discount on all your bookings for four weeks. No credit card, minimum volume or contract.
- ✓10% discount on all your bookings
- ✓For four weeks, from the day you register
- ✓No credit card, minimum volume or contract
Shipping as an individual? You can compare and book without an account.
Sending a parcel to or within the Netherlands: fast, affordable and professional
ParcelParcel handles all your shipments to, within and from the Netherlands. Whether you're importing a parcel from a supplier abroad, sending a small parcel from Belgium to the Netherlands or having a shipment delivered within the Netherlands — you compare top carriers such as DHL, UPS, FedEx and DPD in one place and book in a few clicks. For businesses and individuals, with no contract or minimum volume.
What does it cost to send a parcel to the Netherlands?
Shipping costs to the Netherlands depend on the country of origin, the weight, the dimensions and the service you choose (Economy, Express or Priority).
The ParcelParcel rate calculator shows you the current rates straight away — also for shipments to the Netherlands from, say, the US, China or England.
Thanks to our volume discounts with carriers, you can save up to 70% on shipping costs. Whether it's a small parcel, documents, large parcels or pallets — we make sure your shipment arrives safely and quickly.
Sending a parcel from Belgium to the Netherlands
With our own entity in Belgium, we also arrange shipments from Belgium to the Netherlands at sharp rates. Your parcel is picked up free of charge at any address in Belgium and is usually delivered in the Netherlands within 1 to 2 working days — fully trackable with track & trace and always delivered with a signature.
Importing a parcel from abroad to the Netherlands
At ParcelParcel, importing is just as easy as exporting: you book the shipment from the Netherlands, we arrange the collection from the sender abroad and you follow the shipment from a single overview.
Importing from outside the EU, for example from the US, China or England? Then you'll deal with import duties and VAT. Our specialists help you with the right documents and HS codes, so your shipment gets through customs smoothly. Read more about import duties in the Netherlands and customs information for the Netherlands (in Dutch).
Sending a parcel within the Netherlands
You can also ship within the Netherlands through ParcelParcel: your parcel is picked up free of charge at your address — book before 14:00 and it's usually the same working day — and delivered with a signature. Ideal for business shipments where certainty counts, and for large or heavy parcels that can't go to a drop-off point.
Business shipping: imports, returns and parts
Many of our customers are businesses that regularly bring goods into the Netherlands: parts and samples from suppliers abroad, returns from customers, or repairs coming back from a service centre.
For valuable goods — think equipment, instruments or art — you activate our transport guarantee against damage, theft or loss in one click. Read more about business parcel shipping (in Dutch).
Why do businesses choose ParcelParcel?
ParcelParcel specialises in international business shipping.
Every day, our experts compare rates, transit times and customs requirements across all the major carriers, so you save time and money.
Benefits of ParcelParcel:
- Rates up to 70% lower
- No contracts, minimum volumes or hidden costs
- Personal service from logistics specialists
- One platform for all your shipments — import and export
- Help with customs documents and import advice
Delivery times to the Netherlands
The delivery time depends on the country of origin and the service you choose:
- Within the Netherlands and from Belgium: usually 1–2 working days
- From the rest of Europe: usually 1–3 working days
- From countries outside the EU: depends on the service and customs clearance
Use the rate calculator to see current delivery times for each carrier.
Contact our customer service
Questions about sending or importing your parcel, letter or pallet? Our logistics specialists are happy to advise you through the live chat. Our customer service team can also be reached by phone Monday to Friday on 085 877 16 56 (Netherlands) or 03 808 70 99 (Belgium). You can also email us at [email protected].