For many businesses and individuals, sending goods to Hawaii can seem complex. The distance, ocean logistics, and customs rules often make people think they need container shipping to Hawaii. Others worry about the shipping to Hawaii cost.
Chantal has been writing about logistics topics for almost two decades and has worked for major international carriers.
At ParcelParcel, we make the process simple. While we don’t offer full container shipping, we provide smarter, more affordable solutions—parcels and pallets shipped with DHL, UPS, and FedEx. With our international shipping calculator, you can instantly compare rates, see transit times, and book the best option for your shipment to Hawaii.
Hawaii, being an island state, relies heavily on imports. Shipping can be expensive and slow if you don’t choose the right solution. While container shipping is common for large-scale goods, most individuals and SMEs don’t need a full container.
ParcelParcel specializes in flexible solutions like parcels and pallets, ensuring you pay only for the space you use.
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Many people searching for container shipping to Hawaii are actually looking for affordable ways to send larger goods. A full container is costly and often unnecessary.
Pallet shipping is the smarter alternative:
Perfect for heavy or bulky items.
Delivered door-to-door with trusted couriers like DHL, UPS, FedEx.
No need to manage port handling or container consolidation.
Transparent customs support with our customs documentation tool.
Instead of paying thousands for a container, pallets allow you to ship big loads efficiently and at a fraction of the cost.
The shipping to Hawaii cost depends on courier, weight, and size of the shipment:
Small documents: around €45–€60.
Medium parcels (up to 10kg): €90–€150.
Pallets: from €250 upwards, depending on dimensions and service speed.
By using ParcelParcel, you benefit from discounted rates—often 20–30% cheaper than booking directly with couriers.
Transit times vary by courier and service type:
Express services: 3–5 business days.
Economy services: 6–10 business days.
With ParcelParcel, you can see estimated times before booking, so you always know what to expect.
Through ParcelParcel you can ship with:
DHL International Shipping – fast global express services.
UPS International Shipping – excellent for large and heavy parcels.
FedEx International Shipping – reliable for documents and urgent deliveries.
You get full transparency on rates and transit times across these couriers, all in one platform.
Customers choose us because we:
Provide pallets as an affordable alternative to containers.
Offer transparent, discounted courier rates.
Simplify customs with online tools and expert support.
Handle everything online—no need to visit a local shipping office.
Deliver personal customer service whenever you need it.
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Not necessarily. For most SMEs and individuals, pallet shipping is a more practical and affordable alternative to container shipping.
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Costs depend on courier, size, and weight. Small parcels start around €45, while pallets start at about €250. Use our shipping calculator for exact rates.
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Express shipments arrive in 3–5 business days, while economy services take 6–10 days.
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ParcelParcel partners with DHL, UPS, and FedEx—all of which provide reliable delivery to Hawaii.
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Hawaii restricts certain agricultural products, plants, and food items due to strict import regulations. ParcelParcel’s customs tool helps you check compliance before shipping.
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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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