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Important information to consider when shipping parcels to Romania

Romania located in southeastern Europe borders with Hungary, Serbia, and Moldova and has a tourism industry that continues to grow, so the volume of parcel shipping to Romania is ever increasing. It is the largest country of the Balkans and most of its imports originate from Germany, Hungary, and Italy. In addition to this, Romania has seen many of its inhabitants spread out all across Europe in order to work and earn more money, which in turn also increases the volumes of goods being sent back to places such as Bucharest, Timisoara, Iasi, Cluj-Napoca, Sibiu, and Constanta. Bucharest is the sixth largest city in Europe, and Romania is, in fact, the seventh most populated country in Europe.

eCommerce, as it has done across Europe, has increased significantly in recent times, it's value reportedly exceeded €1.4 billion in 2015, up from just €600 million in 2013, which is still just 2.2% to 2.5% of total retail spend, showing huge potential for this market to develop. The Parcel Monkey Global Shipping Marketplace can provide you with a whole range of international shipping rates to send a parcel to Romania, as we have created a platform where you can obtain quotes from multiple carriers, all in one place. With a population of 20.1 million and the number of internet users now at just shy of 10 million, there is more chance than ever that you may soon be sending a parcel to Romania. About 8 out of 10 online shoppers live in urban areas and cities, so transportation links will ensure a reasonable delivery time.

Customs Information

When sending parcels to Romania from another EU state then it may not be necessary to provide customs information unless shipping a restricted item. Certificate of origin is required for the clearance of textures, declaration of conformity for a variety of items. Permits and licenses - some items will require accurate documentation for import clearance. The gift value for items sent from companies and individuals to other individuals is 45 euros. Above this limit, duties may be charged. You will need to attach one original and two copies of invoices that will need to be in Romanian.

The consignee's telephone number will be required on the invoice for items over 10 Euros. The descriptions of items listed on the invoices must be specific such as- remote controlled car and not generic such as 'electronic'.Electronic cigarettes can only be shipped to Romania with an ISC contract. There are special conditions relating to plastic kitchenware. Products made in Iran are prohibited. You cannot ship seeds into Romania without a Phytosanitary Certificate.

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Prohibited items

Graphite products, Blank ATM cards, Communistic materials, Fertilisers, Pulp of wood and scrap paper, Copper and nickel

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do you offer door to door delivery?

    The Parcel Monkey marketplace uses a shipping calculator to find the best prices for shipping your items door to door via a range of different couriers. 

    With full tracking on almost all of our delivery services, you can follow your package from the moment it leaves you until it arrives with the recipient. We always advise providing the contact number of the recipient so that if needed, the courier can contact them to resolve any issues with the delivery.

    Some of our courier services are delivered to a local Post Office, where the recipient will need to collect the package from such as with DHL eCommerce to some remote areas so it is essential to provide a working contact number. Items shipped with Parcel Monkey are also done so DDU, so it might be that Customs need to collect payment from the recipient before delivery. We offer Customs Advice to help with the completion of any Customs Documents. 

    If you want to know more about what a courier is and how to choose the best service for your package, we can help. 

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  • Can I add protection cover to my order?

    When you place an order via the Parcel Monkey marketplace, during the booking process you can add protection cover to your item. As long as your item is not prohibited, has been packaged properly and you follow our Claims Procedure, you will be protected should your item be lost or damaged. 

    Some of our services offer no protection cover, but others do and some even offer free cover up to a certain value. You can view this information when you get a price via our shipping calculator. 

    Please ensure that the item is not on the prohibited items list as this will make it void.

    It is also vital to remember your package is going to be sent with global carriers, likely to be handled in various customs and airport departments so be sure to package the item correctly so it is well protected and cannot move around in the box. 

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  • How long will it take for my package to be delivered?

    Before you choose how to send your package, consider how quickly you need it to arrive. Transit times depend on two key factors- the shipping destination and the courier service you choose from the Parcel Monkey marketplace. 

    When choosing a courier from our marketplace, we will display an estimated delivery time, provided by the couriers themselves as they handle the goods.

    You can see how long it will take to arrive with the receiver and we advise that you share this tracking with the recipient so they can see when it is set to arrive. Always provide the recipient contact number when you book in case the delivery courier needs to contact them. 

    You can choose slower economy services such as DHL eCommerce if looking to save on the cost, or you can choose a speedy Express service that gets the package delivered more quickly like our 2-5 day International Drop Off service provided by FedEx, also available as a Pickup. 

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