Parcel Forwarding from the UK to Denmark

TL;DR: Send2Hub gives you a free UK address to shop any UK retailer and forward your purchases to Denmark. Danish VAT is 25% on UK imports. Parcels valued at €150 or below pay a flat EU duty of €3 per item category, and from 1 November 2026 an EU handling fee of €2 per item applies at any value. When you ship with Royal Mail, import charges are paid upfront before dispatch. Free consolidation typically cuts shipping costs by 40 to 60%.

Send2Hub provides a real UK delivery address for customers in Denmark, with automatic parcel photography, weighing and measuring on arrival. Shop any UK retailer, including stores that no longer ship to Denmark after Brexit, and forward your purchases with full customs support.

Key Facts, Denmark

VAT: 25% on all UK imports (one of the highest in the EU)
Duty: 0 to 12% depending on category, only above €150
EU duty: €3 per product category for parcels valued at €150 or below (since 1 July 2026)
EU handling fee: €2 per item at any value (from 1 November 2026)
Royal Mail: import charges paid upfront before dispatch
Other carriers: import charges may be collected on delivery
Consolidation savings: 40 to 60%
Free storage: 30 / 45 / 60 days (Individual / Business / Premium)
Same-day processing for parcels arriving before 14:00 GMT

EU Customs Changes in 2026

Since 1 July 2026, parcels valued at €150 or below pay a flat EU duty of €3 per item category (HS code line). Consolidating helps here, because each item category in a combined shipment is charged once. From 1 November 2026, the EU also adds a Union handling fee of €2 per item at any parcel value, on top of duty and VAT. Sources differ on exactly how an item is counted, so do not assume consolidation reduces this fee. Our customs duty estimator shows duty and VAT, so add the handling fee separately.

When you ship to Denmark with Royal Mail, import charges are paid upfront: after you pay for shipping, you receive a separate notification with the charge, and your parcel is dispatched once it is paid. With other carriers, import charges are not paid upfront and may be collected from the recipient on delivery. The same date makes Product Identifiers mandatory on EU declarations, explained in our guide to EU Product Identifiers. For the full picture, see our guide to the 2026 EU customs changes.

Popular UK Retailers for Denmark

Marks & Spencer, Boots, ASOS, Next, Barbour, Hunter, John Lewis, Amazon UK.

Delivery Times, UK to Denmark

Transit times are estimates, not guarantees, and exclude customs clearance in Denmark. Use our shipping cost calculator to compare live rates.

Business Returns Address

Danish sellers on Amazon UK, eBay UK or Shopify can use Send2Hub as a professional UK returns address. Every return is photographed and inspected automatically on arrival. Learn more on our e-commerce returns management page.

Prohibited Items

Perfumes, aerosols, standalone batteries, flammable liquids, SIM cards, weapons. See the full prohibited and restricted items list for details.

Frequently Asked Questions, UK to Denmark Shipping

Does Denmark charge VAT on UK imports?

Yes. Denmark applies a flat 25% VAT rate, one of the highest in the EU, on the CIF value plus any customs duty, regardless of the shipment's value.

Do I pay import charges for Denmark upfront?

With Royal Mail, yes. Denmark is one of a small number of destinations, alongside Germany and Luxembourg, where import charges are paid upfront when you ship with Royal Mail, so nothing is due on delivery. With other carriers, import charges are not paid upfront and may be collected from the recipient on delivery.

Is there a customs duty threshold for Denmark?

Standard customs duty of 0 to 12%, depending on the product category, applies to shipments valued above €150. Since 1 July 2026, parcels at or below €150 pay a flat €3 per product category instead. VAT applies regardless of value.

What is the €2 EU handling fee?

From 1 November 2026, the EU charges a Union handling fee of €2 per item on goods sold at a distance to EU consumers from outside the EU, at any parcel value and on top of duty and VAT. It is not included in our customs duty estimator, and you should not assume consolidation reduces it.

Can I shop UK retailers that don't ship to Denmark?

Yes. Your free Send2Hub UK address gives you access to any UK retailer that delivers domestically within Britain. If a retailer doesn't accept your Danish card, our Shop & Ship service can purchase items on your behalf.

Can I consolidate multiple orders before shipping to Denmark?

Yes. Hold multiple parcels in free temporary storage and combine them into a single outbound shipment, saving 40 to 60 percent on shipping costs. For parcels valued at €150 or below, each item category is also charged the €3 duty once. Learn more on our parcel consolidation page.

How long does shipping from the UK to Denmark take?

DHL Express typically takes 1 to 2 business days. Other express services via FedEx or UPS typically take 2 to 4 business days. Economy services via Parcelforce or Royal Mail typically take 3 to 7 business days. These are estimates and exclude customs clearance.

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