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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 Serbia, 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 Serbia 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 Serbia, 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 - Orthodox christmas eve
- 07/01/2024 - Orthodox christmas
- 13/01/2024 - Orthodox new year
- 21/01/2024 - Saint jovan
- 27/01/2024 - Feast of st. sava
- 15/02/2024 - National day
- 01/01/1970 - Constitution day (serbia only)
- 01/05/2024 - Labor day
- 06/05/2024 - Djurdjevdan
- 24/06/2024 - Saint vartolomej and varnava
- 28/06/2024 - Vidovdan (orthodox)
- 12/07/2024 - Petrovdan
- 02/08/2024 - Saint ilija
- 20/10/2024 - Belgrade day
- 08/11/2024 - Mitrovdan (orthodox)
- 21/11/2024 - Saint archangel michailo
- 19/12/2024 - Sveti nikola
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
No matter why you need to make a parcel delivery to Serbia, one of your key concerns will be the certainty that your Serbia shipping is going to arrive in perfect condition. You may be representing a business with commercial concerns in central Europe, in which case it could be a sample of your goods that requires shipping in order to close a lucrative sales deal. Equally important to us are the individual customers who need to send a Serbia package delivery, people sending gifts to members of their family or reminders of home to lift the spirits of distant friends. In both cases, the careful treatment and total protection of your Serbia package delivery is at the heart of everything we do.
The central European country of Serbia is bordered by nine countries (two of which are disputed territories of Serbia itself). Although it has a long and rich history, Serbia only regained its independence in 2006 and is now pushing to regain some of the economic prowess of its fourteenth century empire. If you visit this country the capital city of Belgrade is an absolute must for its majestic architecture and museums as well as the chance to discover hidden gem restaurants and the non-stop nightlife. In contrast, southern Serbia is a tranquil land of rolling hills and wooded valleys for visitors to relax and enjoy. With increasingly popular resorts and a massive music festival scene the country attracts over two million visitors a year. Also, as an associate member of the EU and with free trade agreements with Europe, Russia and Belarus, Serbia's economy is set to grow and grow.
The best carriers side by side for your selection
At RapidParcel.com we like to provide a complete service, and that means catering to every need you might have when sending a Serbia package delivery. The first and most obvious need when arranging shipping to Serbia is a courier you can rely on, and we give you a choice between a range of couriers whose names you'll recognise and who you'll know you can trust. We've been doing this for over twenty years and in that time we've built up relationships with our partners, which means we know your package delivery to Serbia couldn't be in safer hands.
Pack for safety
We're nothing if not thorough, however, and so in order to provide all the reassurance you could possibly need we have an online packing shop from which you can purchase specialist packing goods specifically designed to make sure your Serbia parcel delivery arrives in the best possible condition. Styrofoam, sturdy cardboard boxes, padded envelopes, bubble wrap... whatever you feel it will take to fully protect your delivery you can purchase it quickly and easily whilst making a booking and without even having to step away from your computer. Put this alongside our dedicated online tracking and regularly updated blog and it's easy to see that RapidParcel.com will put your mind at ease when making a Serbia parcel delivery in a manner that other courier comparison websites simply can't match.
What's more, we offer free and optional paid-for upgrades to shipment protection on all deliveries. Every consignment is sent with a maximum of £50 of shipment protection free of charge so if the value of your delivery is higher, we would always recommend considering upgrading your shipment protection to cover the cost of replacing your items should the unthinkable occur.
So access our website today, choose the courier, deal and extras that exactly suit your needs, and relax in the knowledge that your Serbia parcel delivery will receive the finest possible treatment.
