Parcel shipping
Shipping rules after Brexit
Since 1 January 2021 a parcel between the European Union and the United Kingdom is an export and an import: it needs a customs declaration, a commercial invoice and a value per item.
Declaration on every parcel
Gifts and personal effects included: the contents, the value and the reason for export.
EORI number for companies
A business shipping commercially needs an EORI number in the EU and, often, a UK one.
Who pays the tax
Import VAT and duty are charged in the destination country, by default to the recipient.
Where we ship from Portugal
| To | Status | Carriers | from |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | In preparation | — | — |
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Low-value consignments
Selling to UK consumers, import VAT on consignments up to £135 is normally collected at the point of sale by the seller or the marketplace, and customs duty does not apply below that value; selling from the UK into the EU, the IOSS scheme covers consignments up to €150. Above those thresholds, VAT and duty are settled at the border.
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland follows its own arrangement, with green and red lanes for goods arriving from Great Britain. Quote it as United Kingdom and expect the carrier to ask for extra data depending on the goods.
Customs and tax rules change. Confirm the current requirements for your route before shipping; this page is guidance, not legal advice.