How to clear a parcel at customs by yourself

Luxembourg
( 1 ) When shipping parcels and cargo from Ukraine to Luxembourg, a full understanding of customs and legal regulations is of paramount importance. Compliance with the necessary requirements ensures a smooth process and prevents possible delays at customs or problems with cargo clearance. Sometimes an inconsistency in the contents of a parcel or an incomplete set of accompanying documents can lead to unfortunate consequences - return of the parcel to the sender, confiscation or fines. To avoid such troubles and guarantee that the parcel will reach the addressee safe and sound and in due time, you can safely turn to the services of a reliable customs broker «Semero».
( 1 ) «Semero» company is an experienced partner with a great experience in the field of international transportation and customs clearance. Competent specialists of the company will help you to understand all the intricacies of this process and provide easy and fast delivery of your parcels and cargoes to Luxembourg. Whether you are a business owner or an individual, «Semero» can offer you the best conditions and rates for delivery to Luxembourg. Individual approach to each customer, responsibility and more than 10 years of experience in international shipping make us a reliable and stable partner for your business or personal shipments.
International delivery of parcels and freight from Ukraine
In order to send a parcel or cargo from Ukraine, you need to know and follow certain rules.
For example: make sure that the items you want to send do not violate the laws of Luxembourg or Ukraine; the data in the accompanying documents are true, and you have all the necessary documents to send safely.
Before sending a parcel or shipment, we recommend consulting an expert.
The advantages of working with the logistics company «Semero»:
Basic rules for sending parcels and cargo from Ukraine
Track a DHL, UPS, FedEx, or TNT parcel
Once you made delivery of the parcel or cargo from Ukraine to Luxembourg you need to know the tracking number to track the parcel.
By going to the site of the courier service, which delivers your parcel, you can track its exact location:
If the parcel is not tracked, contact the office of delivery service and find out the reasons:
Documents required to send a parcel from Ukraine to Luxembourg
The list of documents is individual and based on the specifics of the goods, the place where you ordered it, and your legal status.
To send an international parcel by an individual in Ukraine, the following documents are required:
You can learn more details about all the necessary documents in your case by contacting a «Semero» manager.
For parcels with a value of €150 or less, import duty is not applicable. However, please note that the recipient must pay VAT on the total value of the parcel, including postage.
Parcels whose total value exceeds €150 are subject to various charges. These include import duty, VAT calculated on the total value of the shipment (including postage and import duty) and, if applicable, excise and other taxes.
To ensure a smooth customs clearance, it is crucial for recipients to be aware of these regulations and the amount of fees that may apply.
In certain cases, especially when shipping certain categories of goods, you may be required to provide a certificate of origin and a power of attorney to the customs agent.
In addition to taxes and duties, it is important to remember that there are bans on bringing certain categories of goods into Luxembourg for security and economic protection reasons.
If more than one parcel of identical merchandise is sent to the same recipient within 72 hours, they may be treated as a consignment and their value will be calculated cumulatively.
It is important to note that each case may be different and it is advisable to seek the advice of professionals in the field of customs clearance and international shipping of goods.
Article 235. Prohibitions and restrictions on the transfer (sending) of certain types of goods in international postal and express consignments
Movement of the following goods shall be prohibited:
Prohibited for transport:
It is prohibited to import/export items whose transportation is prohibited by law, regulation, or statute of any state or local government of the country to which or through which the shipment may travel.