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Customs rules, courier prices, delivery times and packing tips. Practical guides for sending parcels across Europe and worldwide.
●Customs
The CN23 declaration seems simple, but it's the most common reason for parcels getting stuck in customs for extra days. We explain which three fields are most important, how to describe contents, and why you shouldn't undervalue items.
●Routes
Most people think UK shopping is just 'Amazon UK and that's it.' But UK retail is deeper than that. Here are ten stores across clothing, cosmetics, cycling, home goods, gadgets, and books, with details on each.
●Routes
Amazon UK doesn't ship parcels to Russia, Kazakhstan, or Ukraine. But with a UK address, purchases get free Prime delivery in a day. Then forward it! Here's how, with real costs.
●Guides
An international parcel has five to seven stages: sender's warehouse, international carrier, customs, local courier. Each only sees their part. We explain where to see the full route and how not to panic when the status doesn't change for days.
●Routes
Royal Mail or DHL no longer offer direct parcel delivery from the UK to Russia. But there are five consolidators that operate through their warehouses. We compare them on price, speed, geography and support. Including us.
●Customs
The Ukrainian reform for B2C marketplace parcels lowered the duty-free limit from €150 to €45. A 10% duty and 20% VAT were added to this threshold. We'll look at how the cost is now calculated and what is changing in practice for recipients.
●News
From January 1, 2026, Kazakhstan increased VAT from 12% to 16%. For international parcel recipients, this means a higher final cost, even with the same goods and rates. Examples included.
●Customs
Every few months, the EU releases a new sanctions package. The twentieth came into force in April 2026. The main change is anti-circumvention via Kyrgyzstan and an expanded list of electronics. We look at what this really means for personal parcels.
●Guides
About 1% of international parcels with electronics get damaged. Here are packing rules that work, and mistakes to avoid so even a strong box will protect your shipment.
