How to clear a parcel without a broker

16.02.2023

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( 1 ) Today to order a parcel from any online store in the world is not a problem, the cost of delivery to Ukraine, as a rule, depends on the terms of delivery, but in addition to payment for delivery, you need to understand the process of customs clearance of parcels and what are the restrictions on goods. For example, if you bought a product in the U.S. and want to deliver a parcel from the U.S. to Ukraine using the delivery service DHL Express, the timing is usually 3-4 days. DHL Customs clearance in Ukraine applies to parcels worth more than 150 euros, and you will need to submit the declaration on your own or with the help of a customs broker. How can I clear a DHL parcel without the help of a broker? To do this you need to understand the customs clearance procedure, how long it will take from declaration to receipt of the parcel, etc.

What is included in customs clearance and what is needed?

Receipt of documents - a consignment note and an invoice with a customs stamp for your parcel.
Filling in the M16 customs declaration for individuals.
Filing of all documents to the customs office.
Payment of customs payments.

What customs clearance documents are required?

Customs clearance for DHL parcels is performed in the following order:

Receive notification of parcel's arrival at the DHL warehouse (all parcels are received via CCS Kyiv).
You need to bring your passport or any other ID with you.
Identification number - TIN.
Documents that confirm the value of the goods (payment - bank statement or link to the site).

The entire process can take from a few hours to days. The time depends on the contents of the parcel, the availability of all documents, and the correctness of the M16 declaration.

To plan the processing time, take into account lunch time from 13.00-14.00 and a short working day on Friday until 17.00.

DUTY CALCULATOR

Calculating customs charges for a DHL parcel

DHL non-commercial parcel is subject to different amount of taxes.

The price of goods up to 150 Euro is duty-free:

From 150 euros a duty of 10% and 20% VAT is charged, taking into account the duty rate paid.
From €10,00, charges are based on the classification of the goods you're importing.

For quick calculation of the payments, here's an example: from 200 € is the full cost of the parcel, 150 € is tax-free, and the remaining 50 € are subject to customs duties according to the NBU exchange rate on the day of clearance.

Approximate value of a parcel from abroad 200 EUR

The base for taxation is: 200 - 150 = 50 euro.

Duty: (200 - 150) * 10% = 5 EUR

Value Added Tax (VAT): (50 + 5) * 20% = 11 EUR

Duty + VAT: 5 EUR Duty + VAT 11 EUR = 16 EUR

Total: 16 euros

*Approximate amount of charges – (678,67 UAH) depends on the exchange rate established by the NBU on the date of execution of relevant documents

We come to DHL - Kiev, Lugovaya 9:

Receiving documents - 1 floor near the payment terminal window for the issuance of documents on the parcel (we call the number of the invoice to get the documents).
At the reception ask for the form declaration M16 - fill out the declaration, that you know.
Make a copy of the documents passport 1,2 page, registration, and TIN, and a copy of the bill of lading for the parcel.

Calculation of customs payments can make a customs broker or inspector - pay the duty for the parcel DHL can be through any payment system, for example, Privat24 or payment terminal, which is located in the office of DHL (DHL) Ukraine Lugovaya 9.