Sending a package to Latvia – costs and delivery time
Send goods quickly and easily from Germany to Latvia
Sending a package to Latvia is significantly easier than sending it to many countries outside Europe, because Latvia is part of the European Union and the EU's single market.
- Shipping from Germany to Latvia
- No standard customs clearance for Union goods
- Parcel, express and pallet solutions
- International shipment tracking
- Compare carriers and shipping costs
- Short transit times within the EU
- Solutions for B2B and e-commerce shipping
- Also for regular business shipments
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For shipments to Latvia, the focus is less on customs clearance and more on finding the right shipping solution.
Weight, package dimensions, destination, and desired transit time determine which service is most suitable. Since Latvia is part of the EU, goods from Germany can generally be transported without standard import customs formalities.
Select the appropriate duration
Standard packages often reach Latvia within a few working days. Faster express services are available for particularly urgent spare parts or business shipments.
Please provide the recipient's full address.
A correct address reduces delivery problems. The recipient's phone number and email address are also useful, as carriers can use these to transmit delivery information.
Check special goods separately.
Even within the EU, additional regulations apply to dangerous goods, alcohol, tobacco products, and other regulated goods. These should be checked before booking.
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Sending a package to Latvia: What companies should know
Latvia is located in the Baltic states and has been a member of the European Union since 2004. For German companies, shipping is therefore significantly easier than to traditional non-EU countries.
There is a lively trade in goods between Germany and Latvia. In 2025, German companies exported goods worth approximately 2,8 billion euros to Latvia.
Especially for regular B2B shipments, the EU internal market offers an important advantage: Normal Union goods do not have to be cleared through customs again when delivered to Latvia.
No customs documents required for normal EU shipments
No import customs documents are required for a standard parcel from Germany to Latvia.
DHL explicitly assigns Latvia to the EU zone and points out that no customs documents are required for shipping to EU member states.
This eliminates a large part of the effort that is usually required when shipping to third countries.
A commercial invoice can of course still be needed for accounting, inventory management, or business documentation. However, in this case, it does not serve as a standard import customs invoice.
How long does it take for a package to arrive in Latvia?
Transit times are relatively short due to the European transport networks.
DHL Parcel currently states a delivery time estimate of 3 to 4 working daysWith express services, Riga can be reached within approximately one working day.
However, the actual delivery time depends on the destination, pickup location, and chosen service.
How to correctly enter an address in Latvia
Latvian addresses should be written in Latin letters.
Also typical is the Latvian postal code with the prefix LV.
An address can be structured like this, for example:
Company / Recipient
Street and house number
RIGA, LV-1010
LATVIA
DHL also recommends providing the recipient's phone number and email address. This allows delivery information to be transmitted directly.
Compare shipping costs to Latvia
Even within the EU, shipping prices from different carriers can vary significantly.
The price is primarily influenced by:
- Weight
- Dimensions
- Volumetric weight
- Destination address
- desired duration
- Additional Services
With the Shipping cost calculator from Paket International You can compare available services.
Standard or express shipping to Latvia?
For normal deliveries of goods, a standard service is often sufficient.
Time-critical spare parts, production materials, or important business shipments, on the other hand, can be transported via a international express shipping be sent.
Since Latvia is located within Europe, economical road transport solutions are also available.
These errors are delaying shipments to Latvia.
When shipping to Latvia, problems arise less often at customs than with the very mundane things that logistics surprisingly often fails at.
The most common are:
- incomplete recipient addresses
- missing house or apartment number
- incorrect postal code
- missing phone number
- Incorrect weight or incorrect package dimensions
- Unregistered hazardous materials
- prohibited or restricted goods
DHL explicitly recommends using Latin letters and Arabic numerals for Latvia. Furthermore, including a phone number and email address facilitates direct communication with the recipient.
Excise goods and regulated products require special attention.
Anyone wishing to sell tobacco products or e-cigarettes to Latvian consumers, for example, should be aware that distance selling is prohibited in Latvia.
What goods are frequently shipped from Germany to Latvia?
Germany and Latvia are closely integrated into European trade. In 2025, German companies exported goods worth approximately [amount missing]. 2,8 billion euros to Latvia. This increased German exports by about 11 percent compared to the previous year.
The following goods are typical for B2B shipping:
- Machine components
- Spare parts
- Electrical engineering and electronics
- Tools
- car parts
- Measurement and testing technology
- Industrial supplies
- Consumer Goods
Since Latvia is part of the EU single market, many of these goods can be transported without traditional import customs clearance.
You can find further European and international destinations in our Country overview.
Shipping information: Latvia
Which shipping method is suitable for Latvia?
There are various solutions available for shipping from Germany to Latvia.
Smaller and medium-sized goods can be transported as a classic parcel.
If speed is of the essence, a Express shipping to Latvia.
For multiple boxes, machine components, or heavier goods, a Pallet shipping be more economical.
You can find all the options in our overview. national and international shipping methods.
How do packages get from Germany to Latvia?
Road transport plays a particularly important role in shipments to Latvia.
Packages are forwarded via European parcel centers and scheduled services. This allows for regular and comparatively short delivery times.
Express shipments can also be transported via air freight and international express networks.
For large quantities of goods or heavy shipments, forwarding and freight solutions can also be useful.
You can find out more at international freight shipping.
Are there any import duties when shipping to Latvia?
For normal Union goods transported from Germany to Latvia, the following applies: no import duties
Latvia and Germany are both part of the customs territory of the European Union. Therefore, normal intra-EU trade does not involve a traditional import procedure.
Taxes can still be relevant.
This includes in particular:
- Value added tax
- Excise tax (if applicable)
- product-specific taxes
The standard Latvian VAT rate is 21 percent.
How much does a parcel to Latvia cost?
Shipping costs depend on the specific package.
A small spare part requires a different shipping solution than several heavy boxes on a pallet.
The following are particularly important for the calculation:
- Weight
- Dimensions
- Volumetric weight
- destination
- Runtime
- Carrier
Via the <strong>integrated datalog</strong> the measuring values can be stored on the humimeter RH5 paper moisture meter and additional data can be added. You also have the possibility to use the Autolog function. This function automatically saves measuring values in adjustable time intervals. Shipping cost calculator You can compare current shipping options to Latvia.
Shipping to Latvia for online retailers
Latvia is part of the EU. This makes cross-border online trade from Germany relatively straightforward.
For retailers, the sales tax is particularly relevant.
For B2C distance sales within the EU, a common threshold applies of 10.000 euros per year This applies to certain cross-border transactions. If this limit is exceeded, the destination principle generally applies. VAT can be reported via the EU One-Stop Shop.
The standard VAT rate for Latvia is 21 percent.
Online retailers should also ensure that prices, delivery times and shipping conditions are clearly displayed.
Additional rules apply to alcoholic products, tobacco products, or other excise goods.
What makes shipping to Latvia particularly easy?
The biggest advantage is the EU single market.
For normal goods, companies do not need to carry out either a classic export customs clearance in Germany or an import customs clearance in Latvia.
This saves on documents and reduces potential delays.
At the same time, Latvia uses the euro. This eliminates the need for currency conversion for many German retailers.
Special attention is only required for goods that are subject to specific regulations within the EU. These include, in particular, dangerous goods and excise goods.
For alcohol, tobacco and energy products, commercial movements can be regulated, for example, via the EMCS system be documented.
Which shipping provider is suitable for Latvia?
Which carrier is suitable depends on the specific shipment.
For regular packages, price is often the primary consideration. However, for spare parts or time-critical goods, a short delivery time may be more important.
Therefore, the following should be compared:
- Shipping price
- Runtime
- Weight limits
- maximum dimensions
- Tracking
- Pickup
- Insurance
Paket International allows companies to compare the available shipping services for their specific shipment.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shipping
Can I send a package from Germany to Latvia?
Yes. Latvia is part of the European Union. Therefore, packages and goods can be sent from Germany to Latvia without traditional import customs clearance.
Does a package destined for Latvia have to go through customs?
Standard EU goods do not need to be imported or cleared through customs when shipped from Germany to Latvia. No customs documents are required for standard parcel shipments within the EU.
How long does it take for a package to arrive in Latvia?
DHL Parcel currently states a delivery time of 3 to 4 business days. With express services, delivery to key destinations can sometimes be completed within one business day.
What is the VAT rate in Latvia?
The standard Latvian VAT rate is 21 percent. Reduced rates apply to certain goods and services.
Do I need a commercial invoice for a package to Latvia?
For standard import customs clearance, a commercial invoice is not required, as regular EU goods are considered intra-EU shipments. However, in B2B transactions, an invoice may still be needed for accounting and VAT purposes.
Do I need a customs tariff number for Latvia?
For standard parcel shipments within the EU, a customs tariff number is not required for import declarations. However, businesses may still need commodity codes for Intrastat, inventory management, tax purposes, or other statistical and regulatory reasons.
Can I send something to Latvia via express shipping?
Yes. Express services to Latvia are available. DHL Express currently quotes a standard delivery time of approximately one business day for key destinations.
Can I send a pallet to Latvia?
Yes. For heavy goods, multiple boxes, or larger B2B shipments, a Pallet shipment to Latvia be useful.
What postal codes are used in Latvia?
Latvian postal codes consist of four digits and are often written internationally with the prefix "LV-", for example LV-1010 for Riga.
Do I have to charge Latvian VAT on B2C sales?
This depends on the VAT regulations. For cross-border B2C distance sales within the EU, a common threshold of €10.000 applies. Above this threshold, the VAT rate of the destination country generally applies. The transaction can be processed via the One-Stop-Shop.
Can I send alcohol to Latvia?
Special excise duty rules apply to alcohol within the EU. Commercial movements can be documented via the EMCS procedure. Therefore, carrier and tax requirements should be checked before shipping.
Can I sell tobacco products or e-cigarettes to Latvia?
Distance selling of tobacco products, electronic cigarettes and refill containers to consumers in Latvia is prohibited.
