Receive shipments from other countries
With Nova Post in Germany, you can quickly and conveniently receive a postal item from Ukraine
- 1at a branch
- 2courier delivery at your address
- 3at partner pickup points
Delivery time
Who is the payer
- Delivery cost
Sender in Ukraine or recipient in Germany
- Customs duties and customs brokerage services
Recipient in Germany
Once it is sent, we will notify the recipient of the parcel's processing.
Full shipping rates from Ukraine can be found here
Delivery services from Ukraine can be paid for by the recipient
Payment by the Recipient: Worry-free delivery
This is a handy option allowing the Sender to make an international express shipment and assign the delivery cost to the Recipient.
You, as a Sender, can manage your logistics costs more efficiently by informing and agreeing on the delivery cost with the recipient in advance.
How does it work
- 1Defining the payer of logistics services: The Sender must inform the Recipient and obtain consent to pay for logistics services in favor of the Nova Post Group of Companies with the currency of the country of receipt.
- 2Creating a shipment: The Sender shall create a shipment as usual, specifying all the necessary data for an international shipment.
- 3Selecting a payer: When registering a shipment, choose the “Payment by the Recipient” option.
- 4Delivery: Your parcel will be delivered to a branch in the country of the NP's presence.
- 5Payment: The Recipient shall pay all delivery-related costs in the mobile app or at the branch upon receipt of the parcel.
- 6Pickup: The Recipient can pick up the parcel at the NP branch.
- How does Payment by the Recipient work
Sender
- 1The Sender shall inform the Recipient and agree on the terms of shipment (payment for international delivery services by the Recipient).
- 2Create a shipment charged for delivery services by the Recipient.
- 3The Recipient shall pay for the delivery services online in the mobile app or at the branch in cash or by card before picking up the shipment.
- What are the available payment methods
A payment can be made online in the mobile app or at a branch in cash or by card in the currency of the recipient's country.
- Is the service available in all countries
The service is available in countries where Nova Post operates, except for Moldova and Romania.
- Is this service suitable for large businesses
Yes, this service is suitable for both small businesses and large corporations seeking additional means of managing the cost of delivering shipments to customers.
- Why this service is not available for Business Sender
This service is available for all Business Senders from Ukraine by default. Should there be numerous complaints from recipients, the availability of the service may be suspended. For similar cases, please contact your personal Account Manager.
Parcel customs clearance
- Shipment cost: up to €45
The parcel is not subject to additional customs duties (unless the customs determines that the declared value of the parcel exceeds €45).
- Shipment cost: €45–150
You need to pay VAT additionally: 19% of the shipment cost.
For example: the goods cost €100. The recipient needs to pay VAT additionally: €100 × 19% = €19
- Shipment cost: over €150
- 1Import duty: up to 25% of the shipment cost, depending on the type of goods
- 2VAT: 19% of the shipment cost (declared value + import duty)
Calculation example:
The goods cost €300. The customs payments will total:
- 1import duty = €300 × 12% = €36
- 2VAT = (€300 + €36) × 19% = €63,84
Tax charged to the recipient: €36 + €63,84 = €99,84
This can happen if a customs officer detects a breach of the rules:
- 1The contents differ from the list specified in the declaration.
- 2The declared value does not correspond to the real value of the parcel.
- 3
- 4Over the past month, the recipient already received international shipments with a total value over €45.
How to receive
At the Nova Post branch

- 1Get an SMS message about the parcel delivery.
- 2Visit the specified branch with the original identity documents and the International Express Waybill (IEW) number.
- 3Provide the operator with the express waybill number and documents.
- 4Pay the customs duty if it was charged.
- 5Receive the parcel and a copy of the IEW to confirm receipt.
By courier to the address

- 1Receive an SMS or email from InPost with information about the date and time of delivery.
- 2Have your identity documents.
You can receive a parcel up to 30 kg by courier service
- 1Weight: up to 30 kg
- 2Width, height, and length shall not exceed 120×80×69 cm
At partner pickup points

- 1Receive an SMS or email with information about the delivery of the parcel.
- 2Visit the specified pickup point with the original identity documents and the International Express Waybill (IEW) number.
- 3Provide the operator with the express waybill number and documents.
- 4Receive the parcel and a copy of the IEW to confirm receipt.