Do I pay VAT and import duties on a package from India?

India is outside the EU, so you pay VAT on the goods, and import duty may apply depending on what you import. Usually the carrier pays these costs at customs and charges them to the recipient.

Do I need a customs invoice?

Only for shipments to or from a country outside the European Union. A customs invoice lists every item in your shipment with an English description, its value and its weight. Documents don't need one. You don't have to make it yourself: when you book a shipment outside the EU, the customs invoice is made automatically from the contents you enter.

Can I also import a shipment via ParcelParcel?

Yes. You can import just as easily as you export. You book the shipment, the carrier picks it up from the sender abroad and delivers it to your door.

How do I calculate the shipping costs and delivery time?

Use our rate calculator . Enter the weight, dimensions, origin and destination of your shipment and you see all available options with their price and delivery time. The calculator works for export and import shipments.

Can I insure my shipment?

Yes, with ParcelParcel's transport guarantee, which covers damage, theft and loss. For goods worth up to EUR 250 it costs EUR 10; up to EUR 1,950 it costs EUR 19.50; above that it's 1% of the value (1.2% from €10,000, 1.4% from €20,000 and 1.8% above €30,000). You can add it when you book.

Which goods am I not allowed to send?

You can find the list of goods that can't be shipped via ParcelParcel on this page .

Is there a discount on my first shipment?

Yes. Private customers can use the code PP10 for 10% off the shipping costs of their first shipment. Businesses get 10% off every shipment for the first 4 weeks with a free business account.

Shipping from India to the Netherlands

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Sending a package from India to the Netherlands

With ParcelParcel, you can easily have a package picked up in India and delivered to the Netherlands as an import shipment. In the rate calculator, click the reverse icon between the "pick up in" and "deliver to" fields: the Netherlands is then filled in as the destination automatically.

Import a package from India via ParcelParcel in 6 easy steps:

Enter where the package should be picked up and choose the shipment type: envelope, package or pallet.
Enter the size and weight of the package to compare rates and delivery times from the available carriers.
Fill in the address details and describe the contents of the shipment.
You receive the shipping label and the customs invoice by email. Forward them to the sender.
The sender sticks the label on the package and it gets picked up.
Follow your shipment 24/7 with Track & Trace.

Sending a package from India to Belgium? You can arrange that with ParcelParcel too.

Import duties from India

India is outside the European Union, so a package from India goes through customs. You pay VAT on goods you receive from outside the EU, and import duty may apply depending on the goods. Make sure your shipment meets both Indian export rules and EU import rules. Read more about import duties and VAT in the Netherlands.

Want to send a package to India instead? See shipping to India.

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How long does a package from India to the Netherlands take? That depends on the carrier you choose and what you're sending. You see the expected delivery day for each option when you compare rates.

The ParcelParcel team is ready to help with any logistics question. Call us on 085 877 16 56 (Netherlands) or 03 808 70 99 (Belgium), or ask your question in our online chat.

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