Get help with Customs procedures, limitations, and restrictions. Prepare your shipment properly.
All shipments shipped to Poland from non-EU countries must be cleared through Customs in the destination country prior to being delivered to the recipient. Unless the sender specified a broker, FedEx submits shipments to Customs and other regulatory agencies. It is the sender's responsibility to provide the necessary and correct documentation. Shipments that require more than the FedEx International Air Waybill and Commercial Invoice may require more transit time. If shipments are held by Customs because of incorrect or missing documentation we may first attempt to notify the recipient.
When Shipping to Poland, clearance through Customs depends on whether you're shipping:
- Documents with no commercial value
- Dutiable goods
For shipments where clearance is required, Polish Customs Authority requires 22% VAT for all shipments with a value above US $20. Depending of the commodity, tax will also be added prior to release. FedEx will charge recipient VAT and taxes either directly or charge their account at Customs. Only companies can apply for this account at Customs.

Certain items are prohibited by Customs for import to Poland. These items are in addition to items forbidden by IATA. Senders are responsible for making sure that the goods they are shipping are acceptable for shipment to Poland.
Forbidden for Import to Poland
- Cash and cash equivalents
- Dangerous goods as defined by IATA
- Prescription drugs (without approval from Polish doctors)

Required Documentation
Required documentation varies according to the following factors:
- Whether you are shipping documents with no Declared value. These shipments require only the fully completed FedEx International Air Waybill.
- If you are shipping non-documents we require a FedEx International Air Waybill and a Commercial or Proforma Invoice.
- If you are shipping non-hazardous chemicals containing alcohol you need to submit the recipient's import license.
- If you are shipping textiles (finished or unfinished) the shipper must submit a Certificate of Origin and the recipient's import license.
FedEx International Tools
FedEx Global Trade Manager is designed to take the confusion and hassle out of international shipping. Click the Customs Tools tab to access FedEx Global Trade Manager. Enter information about your shipment - the rest is easy.
- International Document Assistance
It's easy to complete any additional Customs documentation. This free, time-saving tool will identify the documents and information that apply to your shipment.
- Document Library
Use this resource if you're an experienced shipper and want to select the documents yourself. View or print the required documents for your international shipment from an extensive library.
- Country Profiles
Find valuable information for conducting trade with other countries, and an international shipping overview.


Take note of the following regulations when importing to Poland.
- The dimensional and weight maximums for import shipments:
- FedEx International Priority: 274 cm (108 in) L, 330 cm (130 in) L & G, 68 kgs (150 lbs)
- FedEx International Priority Freight: 302 cm (119 in) L, 762 cm (762 in) L & G, 1000 kgs (2200 lbs)
- An invoice is required for all non-document shipments.
- Duty/Tax free entry is allowed for gifts valued up to 22 euro.
- There are specific regulations concerning gifts containing alcohol or tobacco products. Please contact our Customer Service for detailed information.

