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Europe · 21 Sept 2026

Shipping & customs

Times you can plan around, and the part nobody should sugar-coat.

Typical transit after the warehouse ships

DHL Express 7–14 working days. EMS 10–18 working days. Sea Mail 30–45 days. Holidays and peak season add time. These are after you approve QC and pay freight — not from the day you add to cart.

ICS2 and branded goods

EU customs can inspect any parcel. VAT plus a handling fee may apply over €150. Trademarked goods can be seized, especially into Germany. If a site promises “no customs”, close the tab.

Poland and Germany remain the two markets this list is written for first. See the dedicated Polska and Deutschland pages.

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