How to make sure your presents get to the EU in time this Christmas
As Covid restrictions continue, many families with relatives abroad will be prevented from giving presents in person again this Christmas and, instead, have to send them through the post.
As this is Britain’s first post-Brexit Christmas, the rules for sending items to the EU have changed, and you now need to state the value of what you are sending. Then you can look for the best-priced option – and also make sure the goods are not prohibited from the post.
If you are sending something from England, Scotland and Wales you need to fill out and attach a customs declaration form to your package. Anyone posting from Northern Ireland does not.
These forms are for local customs authorities in the country to which you are posting the item to make sure
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