Customs and food imports in the EU

Customs is the part of shipping people worry about most, and it is usually the part that matters least. For shelf stable snacks moving inside the EU, there are no routine duties, and a box that is clearly labelled sails through. Here is what actually happens.

The EU single market does the heavy lifting

Because we ship within the EU, food gifts move under the same rules that let goods flow between member countries. That means no customs duty on a snack box sent from Amsterdam to Berlin or Paris. The border is administrative, not a wall.

What customs actually looks at

When a box is checked, inspectors look at the invoice and the contents list. They want a clear description, a sensible value, and nothing that looks like it is trying to hide. An accurate label is the fastest way through, which is why we describe items plainly and never fudge the value.

The items that do raise questions

Fresh meat, fresh dairy, and some fresh produce are where food imports get complicated, because those can carry disease risk. Packaged, shelf stable snacks do not fall into that bucket. If it sits in a cupboard, it ships without fuss.

If you want the country specific details, the delivery page covers what to expect. And the gift boxes page shows exactly what is going into parcels this month.

Frequently asked questions

Will my snack box be held at customs?

Almost never, as long as it is labelled clearly and contains shelf stable food.

Do I pay import duty inside the EU?

No. Food gifts move duty free between member countries.

What about fresh food?

Fresh meat and dairy face restrictions. Our boxes stick to shelf stable snacks.