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Customs Advice
The importation of certain products into a country is restricted in order to protect the economy and
safety of its citizens. The restrictions may be imposed by Customs or by any other agency which has
regulatory authority.
We provide a shipping service only and Customs at the parcel's destination will determine whether any
charges are payable on your package. All duties, taxes and/or quarantine fees applied are at the
discretion of local customs or governmental organisations and are out of our control.
If the addressee refuses to pay duties/taxes, the parcel may be held, returned (if allowed by Customs)
or destroyed, and additional costs may be incurred. As per Terms and Conditions, those charges will be
billed to the sender.
Please note, no shipping costs are recoverable for parcels held or destroyed, even if shipping
protection cover has been purchased.
Majority of parcels can be delivered door to door, once it has cleared customs at destination. However,
some countries have a door to airport service only. In those countries, the recipients may have to
present themselves to either Customs or the local courier's office to take possession of their
consignment.
We advise you to verify independently, all Customs, Governmental and Quarantine regulations. These rules
can and do frequently change without prior notice or recourse.
World Customs Organisation
http://www.wcoomd.org/en/about-us/wco-members/customs-websites.aspx
Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI)
It is now a requirement that all exporters sending freight outside of the E.U must have an EORI number
if they are VAT registered.
If you have any queries regarding the EORI application process then please visit the
HMRC
website.
Documents Needed
After you have paid for a shipping service to Austria, you will be redirected
to a page where you can download and print out the relevant shipping labels, i.e
AWB (Courier Air Waybills - barcode) - Proforma or Commercial invoice - Address label.
The above documents are standard for any international shipment.
Please note, if additional documentation is required for the import of any particular item, it is the
customer's responsibility to provide them at destination.
Restrictions
Goods travelling by 'Cargo' are subject to different restrictions to those travelling as carry-on
luggage.
A shipment to Austria is deemed unacceptable if: it is classified as
hazardous material, dangerous goods, prohibited or restricted articles by IATA (International Air
Transport Association), ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) or other relevant organisation.
Many items which appear harmless in everyday use can pose danger on air transport and are consequently
forbidden for transport.
The following page displays a sampling of common prohibited and restricted goods.
http://www.rapidparcel.com/help/prohibited-items.php
Packing Advice
Your parcel must be boxed and well packaged. This will reduce the risk of damage to any item during
transit or any associated automated distribution process.
Please be aware the item is not taken by hand from collection to destination and will visit many sorted
facilities on its journey. For that reason, you need to protect the items to ensure they make it from A
to B safely.
The following packaging guidelines are recommendations to assist you in packaging your shipment:
http://www.rapidparcel.com/help/packing-advice.php
Shipment Protection
When you book a shipping service to Austria, you will be able to choose an
appropriate level of cover for your shipment. We offer enhanced parcel protection for up to £2000
for a small additional fee.
If you do not purchase enhanced Shipment Protection, your shipment will be only covered to a maximum
value of £50 as per the limited liability set out in our
Terms & Conditions and subject to your
parcel passing minimum packaging requirements.
Please note that the declared value for customs purposes is not related to the declared value selected
for Shipment Protection. We encourage all customers to purchase shipment protection cover for loss or
damage.
National Holidays
- 01/01/2024 - New years day
- 06/01/2024 - Epiphany
- 01/04/2024 - Easter monday
- 01/05/2024 - Labor day / may day
- 09/05/2024 - Ascension day
- 20/05/2024 - Whit monday
- 30/05/2024 - Corpus christi
- 15/08/2024 - Assumption of mary
- 26/10/2024 - National day
- 01/11/2024 - All saints day
- 08/12/2024 - Immaculate conception
- 25/12/2024 - Christmas day
- 26/12/2024 - St stephen's day
FAQs
We have a detailed and comprehensive Help Section here. If you cannot find
the answer or advice you are looking for there, please use our enquiry form
Fast and reliable parcel delivery to Austria when you need it most
RapidParcel.com is the first and only courier comparison service you really need when you’re shipping to Austria. Our years of experience in the field have enabled us to build contacts with the biggest and best providers of parcel delivery to Austria, and the exclusive rates we’ve negotiated with them mean that you’ll be getting the best deal possible.
Austria is positioned right in the heart of Europe, sharing borders with eight other countries. As such, it is a major hub for both business and commerce, which has helped the country to become one of the richest economies in the world. The country’s long history, magnificent royal palaces and stunning mountains attract millions of tourists every year. The country is one of Europe’s leading lights and there are many reasons, both corporate and personal, why shipping to Austria may be important to you.
Speedy, safe and cost-effective package delivery
When choosing a company to entrust with your package delivery you’ll probably consider such factors as value for money, security and ease of use. All this and much more you can take for granted when using RapidParcel.com because the unwavering professionalism of our partner carriers allows us to confidently rely on them to deliver on our promises. There are times, though, when a swift delivery is your overriding priority, and this is where RapidParcel.com truly excels.
Whether you need to get a gift to a special someone in time for an anniversary, a contract delivered ahead of a tight deadline, or product samples to your manufacturers so they can get your new line out before the holiday season, RapidParcel.com is here to help. Our quick and simple selection and booking process, backed up by our expert courier partners’ dedication to their task, ensures that your parcel delivery to Austria will be transported in the fastest time possible.
Trusted carriers
Our confidence in our courier partners comes from the fact that they are all leaders in their field and we have worked with every one of them for years. We know that when they say they can offer next-day shipping to Austria they mean it. What’s even better is that, because of our special relationship with them, we are able to bring you the best deals possible on shipping to Austria.
Because of our long-standing relationship with each and every one of our courier partners we can assure you that the discounted rates we offer on our site are among the best on the market. The volume of business that we transact with each carrier alongside our already strong working relationship has afforded us a unique negotiating position that you, our customer, may benefit from.
To search for the best carrier for your needs at a rate that’s suited to your budget, all you need to do is navigate our user-friendly website, input the specific details of your parcel delivery to Austria, then review and select from the list of our courier partners, their services and the great rates that you’ll be presented with. It’s as simple as that. All you have to do then is hand over your parcel, confident in the knowledge that it will arrive at its destination safely, securely and within 24 hours. RapidParcel.com is the rapid service for all your shipping to Austria.
