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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 Greece, 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 Greece 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 Greece, 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 year's day
- 06/01/2024 - Epiphany
- 25/03/2024 - Independence day
- 01/05/2024 - Labor day
- 01/01/1970 - Assumption day
- 14/09/2024 - Finding of the true cross
- 27/10/2024 - National flag day
- 28/10/2024 - Ohi day
- 08/11/2024 - Cretan national day
- 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
At RapidParcel.com we provide you with all the facilities you'll need to send a package delivery to Patras. We offer all our customers both experience and an unmatched commitment to utilising the best that technology can offer in the realm of international shipping. Booking your parcel delivery to Patras through us means it will be dealt with by a leading courier company, boasting years of experience and a reputation built upon countless safe, successful deliveries, whilst the after sales service we provide includes features such as comprehensive online tracking of your Patras shipping and a dedicated and regularly updated blog. There are occasions, however, when one factor will be far more important than any other, whether that's collection convenience, shipment protection or safe handling, and often this crucial factor where your shipping to Patras is concerned is that which helped to give us our name. We're RapidParcel.com because we realise that, occasionally, when you're booking a Patras package delivery, speed is the most important thing.
The Greek city of Patras is a commercial and shipping hub for the whole country and also for Italy and the rest of western Europe. Thanks to the presence of two universities and a technological institute, the city is also seen as a leading Greek scientific centre and attracts a large and vibrant student population. Alongside this scientific and technological drive lies a thriving cultural sector, particularly in the fields of literature, modern music and the performing arts; every year, thousands of visitors flock to Patras to enjoy the Patras Carnival, which boasts floats, parades and balls. Although in recent years the economy of Patras has switched from large-scale manufacturing to a concentration on the service sector, particularly the areas of retail, logistics and finance, it does still feature some of the more traditional industries, such as winemaking and agriculture.
Rapid by name and rapid by nature
If your Patras parcel delivery is particularly urgent in nature then RapidParcel.com is the best choice you could make. We provide next-day delivery across Europe and North America, so it's not merely a Patras package delivery that will arrive this speedily but also a parcel delivery to Piraeus or a package delivery to Thessaloniki. What this means is that if you have a contract that has to be signed in person before a new sales opportunity can be exploited, our Patras parcel delivery service is the wisest choice to make. And if there's a family member eagerly awaiting a birthday gift that has to arrive in time for their special day, then using one of our efficient carriers to Patras with us will play a part in making their big day all the more special. You may think you'd have to pay a lot for this level of service but at RapidParcel.com we consider next-day delivery on Patras shipping to be one of our everyday services. Not only that, but also the price we've negotiated on your behalf is one you won't be able to match anywhere else. Safe, quick, reliable and value for money - only one of these is part of our name, but each one is part of our service.
Of course, our rapid delivery service is not the only one when it comes to delivering to Patras or to other destinations, we have an economy service too which will take a little longer to get there, but the saving could make it well worth considering. Before you book, check out all of your options - that is after all what a courier comparison and booking website is all about.
