PARCEL IMPORTING INTO THE UK

Need parcel importing into the UK? Planet Couriers offers a low cost, quick and easy parcel import services to the UK from anywhere in the world in partnership with the world class reputable carriers like DHL and UPS.  If you import from Europe to the UK, you can choose either from Economy or Express services. However, there is only an express service from the rest of the world.

Whether you need to get some samples from a possible new supplier in China , or you’ve forgotten something whilst away on holiday in Spain or need to import a document from US  or have bought something which is too large or inconvenient to bring back on the plane,  we have an affordable parcel import service to meet your needs.

Planet Couriers have been providing parcel delivery service for over 20 years to customers throughout the UK as well as other parts of the world including Canada, China, India and US.

For goods moving within the EU, import duties and taxes do not usually apply. However, for goods imported from non-EU countries, Customs charges do apply, these may include import duty, excise duty and import VAT.

Goods with a value exceeding £15 (for commercial items including internet/mail order purchases), or £39 in the case of gifts between private individuals, are generally subject to Customs charges. Normally charges are calculated upon the declared value (plus shipping costs for commercial items). Further general information can be obtained by contacting HM Revenue & Customs.

Please note that the recipient is liable for any and all customs/import duties incurred and you need to check with us to make sure the item you want to imported is not restricted item. In the event that you under declare the weight or dimensions, you will incur additional charges. We cannot be held responsible for any delays in shipment caused by customs.

You can contact our Customer Services team via a live chat  or  you can email us at operations@planetcouriers.com or call us on 020 8931 1111 for your import quotation or complete & submit an online new customer enquiry form.