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Shipping to the Netherlands
With Parcelcompare it’s a breeze to ship parcels of all shapes and sizes to Amsterdam, Rotterdam or any other part of the Netherlands. When sending a parcel to Holland, you can pick from a wide range of express and economy delivery options, all for great prices.
Parcelcompare only works with the best courier companies in the Netherlands, so you don’t just get cheap prices, but also reliable delivery. And with £50 free cover*, you can trust when you send your parcel to the Netherlands it’s in the best possible hands.
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Compare courier prices
With Parcelcompare it’s easy to compare prices from the best couriers around. Our price calculator just requires your shipment size and destination address, and offers discount rates from carriers like DHL for you to choose from.
Get an instant online quote.
Compare low prices from the best Holland couriers.
Select either a fast express service or a cheap economy delivery.
Holland courier prices
With over thirty years of experience shipping packages all over the world, Parcelcompare has built relationships with the best Holland carriers that let us offer savings of up to 60% compared to shipping with the Post Office . Our great rates for shipping to the Netherlands aren’t just on normal packages – we also offer cheap large parcel postage and air freight services .
Parcelcompare also offers cheap shipping throughout Europe:
Our Netherlands shipping services
Shipping to the Netherlands is simple thanks to Parcelcompare, no matter what you’re sending. We handle everything from small parcels to pallets on a daily basis, so whatever your needs we have the perfect option to suit your budget.
And when it comes to shipping the other way, Parcelcompare has a comprehensive import service that makes it easy to send to the UK from the Netherlands. You’re not just getting an economy price though – we can collect your parcel on the same day you book your shipment, and have it in the UK by the next morning.
Shipping to the Netherlands from the UK
Express – Next Day Delivery
Economy – 2/4 Day Delivery
Shipping from the Netherlands to the UK
Express – Next Day Delivery
Economy – 2 Day Delivery
Express delivery
Express Next day delivery.
AM delivery
Economy 2-4 day Delivery.
Cheap delivery to the Netherlands
Economy 4/7 day Delivery
Customs in the Netherlands
As the Netherlands is a part of the European Union, you won’t need to worry about paying duties and taxes on the packages that you’re sending, as long as you’re sending from within the EU. In fact, you don’t even have to worry about shipping paperwork at all. On the other hand, if you’re shipping from outside of Europe, keep in mind that duties and taxes will be levied on all parcels worth more than €150, which will have to clear customs.
Customs paperwork is one of the most important parts of shipping internationally. The trick is to make sure that you don’t make the mistake of declaring your goods in a general fashion; declare “wooden animal toys” instead of just “toys” for example.
Learn more about clearing customs
Collection & delivery
Courier collection
When you book shipping with ParcelCompare, we’ll often be able to come and fetch the parcel by the end of that working day throughout both the UK and the Netherlands. This isn’t the case when you are shipping a parcel that is large or heavy however – you’ll need to book pick-up a day in advance, and also be on hand when your courier arrives to assist in loading up your package.
If you’re sending a pallet or an item requiring a tail lift or pallet truck, please contact our customer care team prior to collection.
Holland delivery
Unless you have chosen one of our timed delivery options, delivery of your parcel will be made between 9am and 7pm on normal working days. Most of our partner carriers will make up to three delivery attempts if the first is unsuccessful, but some like DPD will only make one attempt.
If you aren’t available to take delivery, some couriers such as UPS and FedEx may leave your package in a porch or safe place without needing proof of delivery. If you must have a signature, please use the upgrade option ‘Signature required’ on our ‘select service page’.
Parcel tracking
When you send a parcel with Parcelcompare, we know that it’s important to you, so you can track your package from the moment that it leaves your hands. Parcelcompare’s door-to-door tracking means that you can keep an eye on your parcel until it arrives with your recipient, and if there is a problem with delivery you’ll be one of the first to know.
When there are problems or delays we’ll change your parcel status to “exception” and email you and your recipient so you know about it. To track your parcel at any stage, just enter the tracking number into our tracking tool.
Sending gifts to the Netherlands
If you’re sending from outside of the European Union and your gift is worth more than €45 then it will have to clear customs and will have duties and taxes applied. These will be the responsibility of the package’s recipient, just like a normal parcel.
If you’re sending a gift to Holland, or another area of the Netherlands, and you’d like to take advantage of the gift exemption, make sure that you declare that it’s a gift in your customs paperwork and, like any other shipment, be clear and descriptive in your paperwork. The duties and taxes that are applied will be the responsibility of the receiver, who will be contacted by a customs official in order to ensure that they’re paid.
Large parcel and air freight to the Netherlands
Shipping with Parcelcompare means that even large parcels or freight shipments can be sent cheaply and simply. By using our specialist partners like DHL and TNT, Parcelcompare offers a cheap option to ship packages that are up to 270cm in length and 1,000 kg in weight, including pallets. When using our services to send large or heavy shipments to the Netherlands, all you need to do is book a day in advance and be on hand when your courier arrives to assist them in loading your goods.
If your package is so large that you will need a forklift or specialty truck, just let us know when making your booking.
Learn more about sending awkward sized items to the Netherlands
Sending food to the Netherlands
The Netherlands have Speculaas, rollmops and stroopwafels, but their cuisine isn’t for everyone. There’s a reason that food is one of the most popular gifts that we send, and with Parcelcompare it’s a simple matter.
There are some food specific rules to keep in mind when it comes to shipping food however. Parcelcompare knows exactly how it is done though, and all you need to do is follow a few simple rules to get it there without any issues.
What you can send:
Non-perishable foods
Store bought foods with a best before date over 6 months away
Items must be in the original manufacturers packaging and unopened
The food label needs to list all the ingredients
The best before date must be displayed on the packaging
Examples of pershable foods: Crisp and savory foods, Chocolates and candy, Canned foods, Herbs and Spices in sealed containers, tea bags, Jams and other preserves
What you cannot send:
Perishable foods
Foods with a shelf life of less than 6 months
Homemade foods or any foods not in the original manufacturers packaging
Foods that can spoil during transit
Food in packaging that have been opened
Food that does not contain a food label listing the ingredients
Packaging your parcel
Shipping to the Netherlands might not sound like a lengthy journey, but your parcel will still change hands multiple times on the way. With so many people passing your parcel along, it’s important to make sure that your goods are properly protected.
When packaging your goods, there are three main points to consider:
1. Use a strong box
Whatever it is you’re sending, your box is the first line of defence. It’s best to use a new box, as older boxes are liable to burst or get crushed during the shipping process. ParcelCompare suggests using a double corrugated cardboard box for goods that weight more than 10kg.
2. Pack tightly
Wrap all your goods individually in wrapping material like bubble wrap first, then place them in the box and surround with packaging. Use plenty of packaging pellets or paper to support your goods, so no part should be touching the walls of your box and they are held firmly in place.
Seal it up
Don’t skimp when you’re picking your packaging tape – strong tape can help shore up any weaknesses your box might have. Wrap around the main body of your box three times, paying special attention to seams and corners, the weakest part of your box.
Holidays and gift giving occasions in the Netherlands
Whether you’re looking forward to a visit from Santa or Sinterklaas, there’s no denying that holidays are a time for celebrating. However, if you’re sending a gift to a loved one it’s worth remembering that couriers won’t deliver on a public holiday, so you need to allow more time for delivery. We’ll factor this in when we give you a quote, but to make sure you don’t end up sending late check out our list of Dutch public holidays below:
