Sending to European Union (customs union): at a glance
No customs checks between EU countries. Normal courier rules still apply.
These are the usual rules. Customs and courier rules can change at any time, so confirm with European Commission before sending.
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- Ask the office holding it whether they post items, or who may collect it for you (a written authorisation and a copy of your ID).
- Someone collects it and packs it securely.
- Book a courier with a clear description and value; outside the EU it needs electronic customs data.
- Inside the EU there is no customs: no declaration and no import tax on your own used items.
Offices usually work Greek office hours, and staff may answer in Greek. A service we recommend can make the calls and handle the pickup for you.
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Ask whether they can collect it from the office that has it, pack it and send it, and help with the customs paperwork. Ask for the price first.
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How to do it
Greece is in the EU, so sending to Germany, Italy, France, the Netherlands or any other EU country is a domestic-style shipment: no customs, no declaration, no duty.
- Book any courier or the post office. No customs form is needed.
- Normal courier rules still apply: no cash, no loose lithium batteries, and passports and ID cards are usually refused.
- Insure valuable items — courier liability limits are low by default.
Good to know
- Moving goods between EU member states involves no customs duties and no customs controls at internal borders.
- The EUR 3 duty is charged per item category, so a parcel with several different product types can attract several charges.
- The temporary EUR 3 duty is intended to apply until broader customs reform (EU Customs Authority), expected around 2028.
- Postal operators or couriers usually collect duty and VAT from the recipient before delivery and may add a handling fee.