Sending to Serbia: at a glance
- Duty-free limit
- Check the current limit with the courier or Serbian Customs (Uprava carina). Above the limit duty and VAT apply to the full value.
- Tax above the limit
- VAT 20%; simplified procedure up to EUR 3,000 with typically 10% duty (statt.rs).
- Used personal items
- Assume there is no special relief for used personal items sent by post or courier; the ordinary parcel thresholds apply.
- Put in the parcel
- Invoice with value and description
These are the usual rules. Customs and courier rules can change at any time, so confirm with Customs Administration of the Republic of Serbia (Uprava carina) before sending.
Customs Administration of the Republic of Serbia (Uprava carina)What can you usually send?
MedicinesUsually limited
- Medications with controlled substances: Need a prescription and a Ministry of Health import permit (merchandise guide).
Anything not listed here (clothes, bags, toys, your own used things) usually follows the standard parcel rules and the duty-free limit above.
Send it yourself
- 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.
- The receiver pays any import duty or tax on arrival.
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.
Rather not do it yourself? Couriers we recommend
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.
Family-run Athens courier since 1988. Sends parcels within Greece and abroad, helps with customs clearance, and can store extra bags for travellers and deliver them later. Ask for a price on their website.
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In short
Serbia is outside the EU, so duty and 20% VAT can apply to parcels. Ask the courier or Serbian Customs (Uprava carina) for the current personal duty-free value.
Good to know
- Figures for travellers' allowances may not apply to parcels.