How long does shipping to the UK take?

Express: 2-4 days to London, Manchester, Birmingham. Standard courier: 5-7 days. Royal Mail: 10-14 days for Scotland, NI, Wales.

Do I pay customs duty on Polish packages?

Items under £135: No duty, but 20% VAT applies. Items over £135: Duty (0-12%) + 20% VAT.

Can I avoid VAT by using a freight forwarder?

No. HMRC charges VAT on all commercial imports regardless of shipping method.

Can I ship Polish food to the UK?

Yes for most items! Commercially sealed chocolate, sweets, preserves are fine. No raw meats from EU due to Brexit.

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🇬🇧 UK Edition • Prices in GBP

ParcelPoland FAQ
UK Customer Guide

Everything British shoppers need to know about forwarding packages from Poland. GBP pricing, HMRC customs info, and delivery times to London, Manchester, and beyond.

2-4 Days

Express to London

£135

De Minimis (£135)

20%

Standard VAT Rate

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🇬🇧 UK-Specific Information

Everything you need to know as a British shopper

📦 Delivery Times from Warsaw to UK

2-4 Days

Express (DHL)

London, Manchester, Birmingham

5-7 Days

DPD/Courier

Most cities

10-14 Days

Royal Mail

Scotland, NI, Wales

🇬🇧 HMRC Customs & VAT

£ De Minimis: £135 - items below this are duty-free but VAT still applies
VAT VAT Rate: 20% on everything above £135 (includes shipping)
! Royal Mail collects: HMRC duties and VAT are collected at delivery by the courier
🍫 Food: Commercially sealed items OK, no meats from EU. Chocolate is fine!

🇵🇱 Popular Polish Products for UK Shoppers

💄 Cosmetics

• Ziaja (natural skincare)
• Bielenda (professional skincare)
• Inglot (professional makeup - used by makeup artists!)
• Helena Rubinstein alternatives

🚗 Car Parts

• Bosch, Febi, Sachs (European quality)
• Polish brake specialists
• Allegro car parts marketplace
• Often 40% cheaper than UK prices

👗 Fashion

• Reserved, Mohito, House (high street fashion)
• Big Star, Lee Cooper jeans
• Polish footwear brands
• Amber jewellery from Gdańsk

🍫 Food & Drink

• Wedel, Wawel chocolates
• Krakus pickled products
• Soplica vodka (flavoured)
• Polish超市 essentials

💵 Estimated Costs (GBP)

Service	Price Range
1kg package to London (Express)	£25-35
5kg package to London (Express)	£45-60
10kg consolidated (Express)	£70-95
UK Customs Duty (above £135)	0-12% (varies)
VAT on everything above £135	20%

ParcelPoland FAQ UK Customer Guide