Avoid customs fees for sending packages between France and the UK, instructions for use

On social media, Laura said she paid £210 for a box of shoes she sent to move. Cheïma revealed she had sent some cakes and sweets to her mother in France for £23 and the post office demanded a £15 duty to deliver the parcel.

Such testimony is not uncommon as of January 1, 2021. With immediate effect, flows between the two countries are considered international exchanges and new customs rules apply. It’s best to know how to declare your shipments to avoid unnecessary charges.

To avoid these ...