Shipping from Spain to the Netherlands
You book from the Netherlands, the carrier picks up the parcel from the sender in Spain and delivers it to your door. Spain is in the EU, so there's no customs involved.
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Spain is already set as the collection country and the Netherlands as the destination. You don't need to swap anything.
Welcome discount · businesses only
10% off all your bookings for the first 4 weeks
On import shipments too. No credit card, minimum volume or contract.
How to have a parcel picked up in Spain
Four steps. All the sender has to do is stick the label on the box.
Book from the Netherlands
Enter the collection address in Spain and your own address, with the dimensions and weight. You see the price straight away.
Compare and choose
DHL, UPS and FedEx side by side, with price and expected delivery day. You pay, not the sender.
Label to the sender
You get the shipping label by email. Forward it to the sender, who prints it and sticks it on the box.
Picked up and delivered
The carrier picks up from the sender in Spain and delivers to you. You follow the shipment with Track & Trace.
What you arrange, what the sender does
With an import shipment, you book and pay. The sender in Spain doesn't need an account and doesn't have to sort anything out.
What you need to book
- ✓The sender's name, collection address and phone number
- ✓Dimensions and weight of each box
- ✓A short description of the contents
What the sender does
- ✓Packs the shipment securely, in a well-filled box
- ✓Prints the label and sticks it on the box
- ✓Has the parcel ready on the collection day you choose
Who pays what?
Shipping costs: you pay these when you book.
No import costs: Spain is in the EU, so you pay no VAT or import duties on arrival.
Calculate your rate from Spain →No customs for a parcel from Spain
Spain and the Netherlands are both in the EU. Your parcel doesn't go through customs: you don't need a customs invoice and you pay no VAT or import duties on arrival.
No customs invoice
You only fill in what's inside. We need that to check the carrier is allowed to take it.
No import costs
No VAT, import duties or clearance fees at the door. What you pay is what you see when you book.
Excise duty still applies
Alcohol and tobacco carry excise duty, even within the EU. We don't carry them, so it doesn't apply to a parcel sent with ParcelParcel.
Watch out with the Canary Islands
The Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla are part of Spain but outside the EU VAT area. A parcel from there does go through customs and you pay VAT. In that case choose the Canary Islands as the collection country in the calculator, and we'll make the customs invoice.
Tips for a parcel from Spain
Most delays with imports happen on the sender's side. With these four points you'll get it right first time.
Ask the sender exactly what's inside
Then you know for sure the carrier is allowed to take it. Perfume, batteries and aerosols turn up more often than you'd think.
Have the sender pack it securely
A well-filled box that would survive a one-metre drop. If you take a transport guarantee, ask for photos of the packaging and contents before it's sealed.
Agree the collection day
When you book, you choose the day the carrier comes. Let the sender in Spain know when that is, so the parcel is ready with its label.
Measure and weigh accurately
Carriers measure again. If the dimensions or weight differ, you get an additional charge. Ask the sender to measure the box including packaging and round up.
Booking checklist
Got everything to hand? Then you can book in two minutes
- ✓The sender's name, collection address and phone number
- ✓Dimensions and weight of each box
- ✓A short description of the contents
Good to know when you book
Collecting on the Canary Islands? Choose it as the pickup country
If the sender's postcode starts with 35 or 38 (35000 to 35999 or 38000 to 38999), the address is on the Canary Islands. Choose Canary Islands as the pickup country when you book, not Spain. Only then do we create a correct customs invoice.
Importing with DHL? Call to confirm the pickup
If you choose DHL for a parcel from Spain, call DHL in Spain yourself to confirm the pickup. Without that confirmation, there is a risk your shipment is not collected.
What can you have picked up in Spain?
The same rules apply to imports as to sending: anything not allowed on the carrier's plane or lorry, we can't have picked up either.
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Frequently asked questions about importing from Spain
How do I have a parcel picked up in Spain?+
You simply book the shipment here, from the Netherlands, with Spain as the collection country. You get the label by email and forward it to the sender. They stick the label on the box and the carrier picks up the parcel.
How much does it cost to ship a parcel from Spain to the Netherlands?+
That depends on the weight, dimensions and carrier. The calculator shows DHL, UPS and FedEx side by side, with the price for your shipment. A smaller box often helps, because carriers charge by volumetric weight if that's higher than the actual weight.
How long does a parcel from Spain take?+
With express, according to the carriers, a parcel from Spain usually reaches you within 1 to 2 working days of collection. Economy takes a little longer. You see the expected delivery day for each carrier when you book.
Does the sender need an account or have to pay anything?+
No. You book and pay for the shipment. The sender just gets the label and sticks it on the box.
Do I need a customs invoice for a parcel from Spain?+
No. Spain is in the EU, just like the Netherlands. You only need to give a short description of what's inside.
Can I have a parcel picked up abroad as an individual?+
Yes. You book without an account and pay straight away, for example with iDEAL. As a business, with a free account you can pay by invoice and you get a 10% welcome discount for 4 weeks.
Have your first shipment from Spain picked up 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.