The Cheapest Way to Ship a Package to Denmark in 2026

Denmark is a prosperous Scandinavian country with one of the world's most efficient e-commerce delivery systems. As an EU member, it follows EU customs rules with a 25% VAT (moms) rate.

Carrier Rate Comparison: US to Denmark

Small Package (2 lbs, 10" x 8" x 4")

Medium Package (5 lbs, 14" x 12" x 8")

Heavy Package (15 lbs, 20" x 16" x 12")

Danish/EU Customs & VAT

EU Import Rules

• Danish VAT (moms): 25% on all imports
• Customs duty: Applies on items over €150
• No VAT-free threshold — all imports are taxed
• IOSS: Sellers can pre-pay VAT for orders under €150

Danish VAT Rates

Denmark has one of the simplest VAT systems — 25% on everything. No reduced rates for food, books, or other categories (unlike most EU countries).

Denmark-Specific Tips

Address Format

Recipient Name
Street Name Number, Floor/Door
Postal Code City
DENMARK

Example: Strøget 42, 3.tv, 1000 København K

Delivery Landscape

• PostNord: Denmark's national postal service (merged Danish and Swedish post)
• GLS, DHL, Bring: Popular private carriers
• Denmark has one of the highest rates of parcel locker usage in Europe
• Most Danes prefer parcel locker pickup (convenience stores serve as pickup points)
• Pakkeshop (parcel shops) are everywhere — most Danes pick up packages at local shops

PostNord Customs Handling

• PostNord charges DKK 160 ($23 USD) as a customs clearance fee for packages requiring duty/VAT
• This fee is significant and can be avoided by using IOSS or courier services
• Couriers (DHL, FedEx) include customs brokerage in their shipping price

Greenland & Faroe Islands

• Not EU members — separate customs rules apply
• Greenland: No VAT, but customs duties apply
• Faroe Islands: 25% VAT but independent customs
• Add significant time for delivery (1-2 weeks)

Budget Strategies

USPS Priority Mail International is cheapest for most sizes

Register for IOSS to avoid PostNord's DKK 160 customs fee — saves your Danish customers ~$23

DHL Express for urgent items — 2-3 day delivery as Denmark is near DHL's German hub

Compare rates with atoship for up to 89% savings

All categories taxed at 25% — no VAT savings on specific product types

FAQ

How long does shipping to Denmark take?

USPS First-Class: 7-21 days. USPS Priority Mail: 6-10 days. DHL Express: 2-3 days. Denmark's postal system is very efficient.

What is the Danish VAT rate?

25% on everything — Denmark has a flat VAT rate with no reduced categories. This is one of the highest VAT rates in the world.

What is the PostNord customs fee?

PostNord charges DKK 160 (~$23 USD) for processing customs clearance. This fee can be avoided if the sender registers for IOSS and pre-pays VAT, or if you use a courier service.

Can I ship to Greenland the same way as Denmark?

No — Greenland is not in the EU and has different customs rules. It's technically part of the Kingdom of Denmark but has autonomous governance. Expect longer delivery times (1-2 weeks).

Do Danes prefer home delivery or parcel lockers?

Most Danes prefer parcel lockers/pakkeshops. Denmark has thousands of pickup points at convenience stores. If you use PostNord or GLS, recipients can redirect packages to their nearest pakkeshop.