DHL Parcel International for Business Customers
Send customer orders, product samples, and business shipments from Germany to other countries. Inquire about DHL rates with Paket International and coordinate package details, destination countries, transit times, and customs documents for your shipment.
Our DHL service is exclusively for businesses and commercial shippers. Depending on the service, your recipients can be private or business customers.
Your international shipping at a glance
For commercial senders in Germany.
* Destination country and service-dependent variations are possible. Please also check girth dimensions and cargo restrictions.
What is DHL Parcel International?
DHL Parcel International is a product for cross-border single parcel shipping from Germany. For your business shipments, the requirements of the destination country, the parcel data, and the agreed-upon additional services apply. DHL overview shows other DHL products.
| Area | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Sender | German sender address; our offer is exclusively available to business customers. |
| Standard dimensions | Up to 120 × 60 × 60 cm; note deviations depending on the destination country. |
| girth measurement | Standard length up to 300 cm. Calculation: longest side + 2 × width + 2 × height. Check country borders. |
| Standard weight | Up to 30 kg per package; different country and service limits may apply. |
| Shipment Tracking | Cross-border tracking in many countries; scope and status updates depend on the destination. |
| Contents | Check the acceptance conditions and import rules for the specific goods before booking. |
Check before packing: Size and weight limits apply depending on the destination country and service. Rolls, special packaging, or larger packages may trigger additional conditions and surcharges. The current product and offer terms and conditions apply.
How much does DHL Parcel International cost – and how long does it take?
For a reliable comparison, you need the destination country, destination postal code, weight, and external dimensions of the finished package. For regular shipments, typical goods and your shipping volume should also be included in your inquiry.
The price is determined by the shipping profile.
The terms and conditions depend on the destination, weight, agreed-upon service, and your shipping profile. Pickup, special packaging, additional services, and any applicable surcharges are all included in the overall calculation.
For shipments subject to customs duties, you should consider the transport price and import costs separately.
The specific route is crucial.
Delivery time depends on the destination country and service. For fixed delivery dates, also check the shipping process, import clearance, and delivery to the specific address.
If the shipment is particularly urgent, a Express solution It should be suitable. A timeframe estimate does not constitute a guaranteed deadline.
Information on customs and shipping preparation for common destinations:
What customs documents does your DHL international parcel require?
For shipments to countries and territories subject to customs duties, appropriate documents and electronic product information are required. Prepare these for each package according to the current product and destination country regulations.
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Provide clear descriptions of the goods, quantities, values, and origin. The customs declaration required for DHL Parcel International and its required forms depend on the destination country.
Commercial or customs invoice
Use the invoice that matches the transaction for customs purposes. The recipient, goods values, and contents must match the electronic shipping data.
Check for further evidence
Depending on the value, goods and procedure, an export declaration, proof of preferential origin or product-specific certificates may be required.
Digital and included in the package: Electronic customs data does not automatically replace required paper documents. Make required printouts readily accessible outside the office. We explain the details below. Shipping documents.
DHL International Parcel with Postal DDP?
DHL offers Postal Delivered Duty Paid as an additional service for selected destination countries. This allows the sender to cover import duties. We will determine whether this service is available for your shipment via Paket International based on the route, value of goods, and agreed shipping process.
Align product terms and customer promises
The displayed shipping price does not necessarily include customs duties and taxes. Please clarify who will cover these costs before ordering and include them in the invoice and shipping information.
Postal DDP is not a standard service for all DHL shipments. Tax already calculated in the shop does not replace the need to request the appropriate service.
You can find out more about the basic cost allocation in our [link to relevant information]. customs clearance.
The applicable country and merchandise value conditions must be determined before booking.
DHL Parcel International or Express Shipping?
Choose the service based on the delivery date, the goods, and the recipient's address. For a fixed delivery date, price, duration, and additional services should be reviewed together.
DHL Parcel International
For planned international parcels, customer orders, and business shipments. Transport is handled via the international parcel and postal network with destination-dependent services.
Premium is an additional service to the parcel product. It does not automatically turn it into DHL Express.
Express shipping as a separate shipping solution
For urgent spare parts, samples, and orders, you should compare available express offers separately. Service limits, pickup, and, if applicable, delivery options are selected for the specific route.
How to get started as a DHL business customer with Paket International
Start by describing your typical shipping profile. Based on this, we will clarify the appropriate conditions and the planned process for your DHL shipments.
Send shipping profile
Please provide company details, target countries, typical weights, package dimensions, and your expected shipping volume.
Coordinate offer
Clarify the terms and conditions, available services, collection and, if applicable, customs options for your shipment.
Prepare data
Enter or import order data. Prepare labels and the documents required for the order.
Shipment handed over
Use the agreed delivery route and track the shipment using the available tracking information.
Important: DHL Parcel International is exclusively available to business customers. Private individuals cannot book this DHL service.
Connecting orders, labels and tracking
For regular shipments, recipient, item, and customs data should be consolidated within the order. Depending on the supported system and agreed-upon service, data can be transferred and tracking information returned. Integration overview shows the available connections.
Fewer duplicate entries
Use existing addresses and item details as a basis for shipping. Check mandatory fields and supplement with the actual package data used.
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Match shipping labels and required shipping documents to the correct order. For shipments to third countries, invoice and customs information must match.
Order tracking
Assign tracking numbers to orders and share available status information. The range of functions depends on the integration and service.
Answers for your DHL international shipping
The most important questions about business customer offers, package data, customs and shipping preparation.
Exclusively for business customers: Clarify terms and availability using your company and shipment details.
Can I book DHL Parcel International with Paket International privat?
No. Our DHL offer is exclusively available to business customers and commercial shippers. Depending on the service, the booking company may also be able to deliver to private recipients.
What are the costs for DHL Parcel International for business customers?
The terms and conditions depend on the destination country, weight, package details, service, and shipping profile. Request a quote with your typical shipment data. DHL business customer offer Additional services and import costs should be considered separately.
How long does DHL Parcel International take?
There is no uniform delivery time for all countries. The actual route, the selected service, and the recipient's address are the determining factors. Import inspections may require additional time. Please confirm a fixed delivery date before booking.
What dimensions and weight are possible?
DHL specifies standard dimensions of up to 120 × 60 × 60 cm, a girth of 300 cm, and a weight of 30 kg per package. Different limits may apply depending on the destination country. Please check the specifications for your specific shipment.
How do I calculate the girth of my package?
Add the longest side and twice the length of each of the other two sides: length + 2 × width + 2 × height. A package measuring 100 × 40 × 30 cm therefore has a girth of 240 cm.
What customs documents do I need?
For shipments of goods subject to customs duties, suitable invoice documents, the required customs declaration, and electronic goods information must be prepared, among other things. Depending on the shipment, further documentation may be required. Our Export documents overview helps with the classification.
Do I need customs documents for DHL parcels within the EU?
For ordinary Union goods within the EU customs territory, import customs documents are generally not required. Special territories and specific goods may have different requirements. Therefore, please check the actual destination territory and the status of the goods.
Can the sender cover import duties?
DHL offers Postal DDP for selected countries and under certain conditions. Availability via Paket International must be checked based on route, value of goods, and shipping process. Import duties are not automatically included in the standard parcel price.
Is DHL Parcel International Premium the same as DHL Express?
No. Premium is an add-on service to DHL Parcel International. DHL Express is a separate shipping solution. For time-critical deliveries, you should compare the specific services and delivery times available separately.
How does international shipment tracking work?
DHL offers cross-border tracking in many countries. The available status updates depend on the destination country and the delivery partners involved. Please match the tracking number to your order so that the status remains traceable.
Can I connect my online shop to DHL shipping?
Depending on the connection and agreed service, supported systems can import order data, create labels, and return tracking data. Check your system in the Integration overview and coordinate the DHL process before starting.
What information does Paket International need for a DHL quote?
Helpful information includes company name, business contact details, target countries, typical weights and dimensions, types of goods, and the expected shipping volume. About Contact You can discuss the appropriate process for your company.
Check DHL terms and conditions for your company
Discuss your destination countries, package details, and desired shipping process with Paket International. This DHL offer is exclusively available to business customers.
Product information professionally reviewed on November 12, 2026. Current country-specific, product-specific, and offer-related terms and conditions apply to bookings.
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