Frequently Asked Questions
- Steps to ship from a certain location in Germany
- 1Prepare the items to be sent and pack them into a box. For brief instructions about correct packing Click this packing
- 2Fill in the request for courier pick-up:
- 2.1on the Nova Post website
- 2.2in the mobile application
- 2.3in the Business Cabinet.
- 3Complete the invoice in the application: provide a description of the content of the parcel and the market value of each item in it. If the actual value differs from the declared one, customs may reevaluate the postal item and charge additional customs payments.
- 4Pay for the order online.
- 5You will be emailed a confirmation of request, payment and the time of the courier's arrival.
- 6Hand the closed postal item to the courier. The courier will print and attach a sticker to your box.
- What do I need to send a parcel from Germany
- 1Prepare the items
- 2Make sure the content of the parcel is allowed for shipment
- 3Prepare the information about the sender and the recipient. To do that, provide the following in Latin characters:
- 3.1last name
- 3.2first name
- 3.3email
- 3.4phone number
- 3.5sender's residential address
- 3.6branch number, parcel locker number or full address of the recipient in Ukraine
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- 5Register your parcel with the help of an operator
- 6Pay for the shipment and selected additional services: e.g., if you want the Packing service. The fee does not include the customs duties.
- What is the cost of parcel delivery to Ukraine
The delivery cost depends on the parcel weight and the delivery method. Please check available rates on this page.
- How can the recipient receive their parcel in Ukraine
- 1At the nearest branch
- 2By ordering courier pick-up: at the recipient's address. You can check the list of settlements where courier delivery is available and the delivery terms here.
- 3At a parcel locker
To receive your shipment, you need to have:
- 1express consignment note number
- 2original passport of a citizen of Ukraine or international passport
- 3phone with the number indicated in the ECN.
- How your parcel should be presented at the branch
You shall hand your parcel open over to an operator at the branch.
According to the requirements for international shipment, Nova Post operators need to check its content for prohibited goods.
If the parcel is packed, an operator shall be entitled to open it. The only exception is factory packaging. - In what case will my parcel be refused shipment
A parcel may be refused shipment if its content violates the shipment rules.
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- 2Weight or dimensions exceed the maximum.
Restrictions on the type of shipments:
- 1Document: Length up to 35 cm, width up to 25 cm, thickness up to 2 cm, actual weight up to 1 kg.
- 2Parcels: Actual and volumetric weight up to 30 kg, longest side up to 120 cm.
- 3Cargoes: Actual and volumetric weight up to 1 000 kg, length up to 300 cm, width or height up to 170 cm.
Restrictions on the place of shipment:
- 1From the Nova Post branch: Length up to 120 cm, width and height up to 70 cm, weight up to 100 kg
- 2From certain locations in Berlin: Length up to 120 cm, width and height up to 70 cm, weight up to 100 kg
- 3From certain locations in Germany except Berlin: Weight not exceeding 31,5 kg, longest side not exceeding 175 cm, box dimensions (2 x height + 2 width + length) not exceeding 300 cm.
Restrictions on business shipments
- 1The parcel is a commercial batch: more than 3 identical items. Examples of a commercial batch: 4 phones, 5 wristwatches, etc.
- Why is it important to indicate the declared value of your shipment correctly
The value you indicate to the operator shall be equal to the market value of the parcel. This value impacts the amount of customs payments that can be imposed after the parcel crosses the border.
If a customs officer finds that the declared value of the parcel differs from the actual one, it may cause:- 1a delay of the parcel at the border
- 2revaluation of the parcel content
- 3recalculation of the customs payment amount for the actual value of the shipment.
- What happens to my parcel at the customs office
At the border, the customs officers conduct a detailed examination of each freight. If they find prohibited goods in a shipment, the parcel will be disposed of or sent back at the sender's expense.
If the declared value of a shipment destined for Ukraine exceeds €150, it is subject to import duty and VAT:- 1import duty: 10% of the excess of €150
- 2VAT: 20% of the shipment value (value + import duty)
If the declared value of a shipment destined for Germany exceeds €45, it is subject to
- 1VAT: 19% of the declared value
- 2customs duties: from 0 to 25%: the rates are assigned by customs officers depending on the type of goods.
The recipient in Ukraine pays additional customs payments for their parcels. You can find examples of calculating the customs payment amount in our rate payment section. You can also contact our operator if you have any questions.
- How do I pay customs duties in Ukraine
The recipient makes the customs payments during the receipt of the parcel: at a branch or at their address.
For this purpose, a Nova Post representative contacts the recipient via the phone number indicated in the declaration or email.
The recipient needs to sign a power of attorney for a Nova Post customs broker and provide their identification number for customs clearance. - How can the recipient and I track the parcel and know about its arrival to Ukraine
You can track the parcel using Nova Post tracking with the number of the international express consignment note. When the parcel crosses the border, it will be assigned a new number.
You can also track the transportation within Ukraine via the mobile app.
When the parcel arrives at a branch or parcel locker, the recipient will be sent a message via Viber, SMS or the mobile app. With delivery at their address, the recipient will be contacted by the courier. - What to do if the shipment is lost, delivered damaged or something is missing
You can receive compensation for damaged, partially or completely lost shipments.
To do this, you need to file a complaint with the branch operator orally or in writing.
You can also file a complaint electronically:- 1Go to the shipment tracking
- 2Find the express waybill and go to its information
- 3Click the button in the information about the international EW: "Fill a complaint"
- 4Fill out the pop-up online form
The company's specialists will send a response to your complaint to the specified e-mail within 5 business days.