PostNL offers a global reach to over 190 countries, reliable delivery options, and customs expertise. But when you book through ParcelParcel.com, you get even more! We provide an easy booking platform and personalized support to ensure a smooth shipping experience every time. Why settle for less when you can have more value?

PostNL provides flexible delivery options: standard deliveries within 3–5 business days in Europe and express options for 1–2 days to major cities. When you ship through ParcelParcel.com, we help you choose the best speed at the best price, so you don’t overpay for urgent deliveries. Ready to send that package quickly and affordably? Get started now!

Not at all! Customs declarations are a key part of international shipping, and PostNL provides the necessary forms. But with ParcelParcel.com, we make the process even easier by guiding you every step of the way. From filling out customs forms to estimating duties using our Customs Calculator, you’ll have everything under control. No stress, no delays—just smooth deliveries!

Proper packaging is essential for successful delivery. PostNL recommends using sturdy boxes, clear labels, and checking for prohibited items. When you ship through ParcelParcel.com, we go the extra mile by providing preparation tips and advice to avoid any last-minute surprises. Need help ensuring your package is ready to ship? Our support team is just a click away!

Absolutely! PostNL offers bulk discounts and API integrations, but by booking through ParcelParcel.com, businesses get exclusive perks, such as personalized shipping strategies and seamless integration with online stores. Let us help you optimize your international logistics and save time and money while scaling your business.

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 button to play the video and the icon to view the video in fullscreen.

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.

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).

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.

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.

You can import just as easily as export via ParcelParcel.

You can find a list of goods that cannot be shipped via ParcelParcel on this page.