You can easily and quickly receive parcels in the Netherlands from Ukraine thanks to Nova Post
- by courier to the address

Delivery times
Who pays for
Shipping cost |
Customs duties and customs brokerage services |
Sender in Ukraine the recipient in the Netherlands |
Recipient in the Netherlands
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Once it is sent, we will notify the recipient of the parcel's processing
The delivery cost depends on the weight and method of shipment delivery. Check your possible rate here.
The recipient can pay for delivery services from Ukraine.
Payment by the recipient: Hassle-free delivery
This is a convenient option that allows the Sender to make an international express shipment while transferring the delivery payment to the Recipient.
This means that as the Sender, you have the opportunity to manage logistics costs more effectively. You simply need to inform and agree with the Recipient in advance about the delivery payment.
How does it work
- 1Determining the payer for logistics services: The Sender must inform the Recipient and obtain their consent for paying logistics services to the Nova Post group company in the currency of the recipient’s country.
- 2Creating the shipment: The Sender creates the shipment as usual, providing all necessary details for an international shipment.
- 3Selecting the payer: When processing the shipment, you choose the "Payment by recipient" option.
- 4Delivery: Your parcel will be delivered to a branch in the country where Nova Post operates.
- 5Payment: The Recipient pays all delivery-related costs via the mobile application or at the branch upon receiving the parcel.
- 6Collection: The Recipient can collect the parcel at a Nova Post branch.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does recipient payment work?
Sender
- The Sender informs the Recipient and agrees on the shipping terms (the Recipient pays for international delivery services).
- The Sender creates a shipment with the delivery payment assigned to the Recipient.
- The Recipient pays for the delivery services via an online payment in the mobile application or in cash/card at the branch before receiving the shipment.
- What payment methods are available?
Payment can be made online via the mobile application or at the branch in cash or by card in the recipient's country's currency.
- 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, the service is suitable for both small businesses and large corporations looking for additional ways to manage delivery costs for their customers.
- Why is the service unavailable for Business senders
By default, this service is available to all business senders from Ukraine. However, if a significant number of complaints from recipients arise, the service availability may be suspended. In such cases, please contact your personal Account Manager.
Customs clearance of the shipment in the Netherlands
The calculation of customs duties depends on the invoiced value of the parcel.
- Invoice value of the parcel: up to €45
International shipments with a invoiced value of up to €45 are not subject to additional customs duties.
Unless the customs authorities determine that the invoiced value of the parcel is more than €45. In this case, the recipient will be contacted regarding further customs clearance actions.
- Invoice value of the parcel: €45-150
International shipments with a invoiced value starting from €45 are subject to 21% VAT.
VAT is applied to the invoiced value of the goods including delivery costs. There may be other fees in some cases (for example, customs processing).
Calculation example:
- Invoice value of the parcel: €100
- Delivery cost: €20
- VAT rate in the Netherlands: 21%
VAT = (Product cost + Delivery cost) × VAT rate
VAT = (€100 + €20) × 0.21 = 120 × 0.21 = €25.2
Thus, the recipient must pay VAT amounting to €25.2.
Customs duties are paid by the recipient. The recipient will receive the details of the parcel and payment charges to the specified email, along with a link to pay for the customs duties.
- Invoice value of the parcel exceeds €150
International parcels over €150 are subject to the following charges:
- VAT: 21% of the declared value, delivery cost, and customs duty
VAT calculation formula:
VAT = (Product cost + Delivery cost) × VAT rate
- Duty – 5%*
It is charged on the amount exceeding the duty-free threshold of €150. It is calculated separately from the invoiced value of each item on the parcel waybill.
*The customs rate may change depending on the product type. - Broker's fee is 3% of the amount of accrued VAT and duty
Calculation example:
- Invoice value of the parcel: €200
- Delivery cost: €20
- VAT rate in the Netherlands: 21%
- Duty-free threshold: €150
- Customs rate: 5% (to be specified depending on the type of goods)
- Brokerage fee: 3% of the amount (VAT + duty)
Duty: only the amount exceeding the duty-free threshold is paid:
- Amount subject to duty: €200 - €150 = €50
- Duty (5%): €50 × 0.05 = €2.50
VAT: accrued on the total invoiced value of the goods, delivery, and duty:
- VAT rate = €200 (goods) + €20 (delivery) + €2,.50 (duty) = €222.50
- VAT (21%): €222.50 × 0.21 = €46.73
Brokerage fee (3%):
- Fee = (€46.73 (VAT) + €2.50 (duty)) × 0.03 = €1.47
Total fees:
- Duty = €2.50
- VAT = €46.73
- Brokerage fee = €1.47
- Total: €2.50 + €46.73 + €1.47 = €50.70
Thus, the recipient must pay €50.70 for customs duty, VAT, and brokerage fees.
Customs duties are paid by the recipient. The recipient will receive the details of the parcel and payment charges to the specified email, along with a link to pay for the customs duties.
- Additional terms
- 1Customs clearance is already included in the delivery rate based on standard terms and the invoiced value not exceeding the duty-free threshold of €150.
- 2The service price includes customs clearance of up to 5 customs codes in the invoice. This means that the price includes 5 unique items in the product.
For example: two men's cotton T-shirts and one men's cotton jeans represent 2 customs codes, but three units of content. Additional customs codes require paying for customs brokerage services from €15.
- 3If the recipient is sent several parcels in one batch, the customs groups them together:
- If the total invoiced value for 2 parcels is between €45-150, VAT is charged
- If the total cost exceeds €150, both VAT and customs duty are charged
This can happen if a customs officer detects a breach of the rules:
- The shipment's contents differ from the list specified in the declaration.
- The invoiced value differs from the real one.




