Shipping items from England to Lithuania – what you can and can’t send

In this article we give you a clear guide: which items you're allowed to send, which you aren't, and how to prepare so your parcel reaches Lithuania safely.

Permitted items – what can you send?

Most everyday items can be shipped both via courier services and with freight transport services:

• Clothes, footwear
• Household appliances (e.g. microwaves, kettles)
• Electronics (phones, computers, chargers)
• Personal belongings – books, toys, sports equipment
• Food (limited, see below)
• Furniture, interior items
• Car parts (with restrictions)

Important: all items must be properly packed and labelled, and in some cases a prior customs declaration may be required.

What can't you send?

There's a strict list of items that must not be included in parcels or freight:

1. Weapons and ammunition

Shipping any weapons, weapon parts or ammunition is completely prohibited – even if registered.

2. Narcotic and psychotropic substances

Any drugs, even with a doctor's prescription, are not permitted without the proper documents.

3. Alcohol and tobacco

Prohibited in large quantities. Small quantities are allowed only with a declaration and payment of duty.

4. Food containing animal-derived ingredients

Since Brexit, strict restrictions apply – you can't send meat, dairy products, butter, yoghurt and so on.

5. Dangerous substances

Explosives, paint, gas cylinders, wet-cell batteries – anything that could pose a danger in transit.

6. Cash and securities

You can't send cash, cheques or securities.

What do you need to know about customs?

Since 2021, all parcels from England are imports into the EU, so the following may apply:

• Customs duty and VAT
• Import declarations
• Proof of origin documents

When does a parcel need to be declared?

• If you're sending goods above a certain value threshold (often €45–€150). Krovanta customs brokerage – £100–£150.
• If you're sending new items (e.g. bought online).
• If you're shipping a commercial consignment (not for personal use).

Any parcel service or freight company can help with the declaration procedure, but it's important to provide:

• Accurate descriptions of the items
• An estimate of their value
• Invoices or proof of purchase (if needed)

How to prepare your parcel properly

1. Pack it securely – use sturdy boxes and bubble wrap, and tape it up.
2. Label the contents – state on the label what's in the parcel (e.g. “clothes”, “electronics”).
3. Give the recipient's details clearly – first name, surname, address, contact number.
4. Check the parcel lists – every company has its own list of permitted/prohibited items.

What if you're not sure?

If you're unsure whether a particular item can be sent, always check with the transport company or courier service. It's better to check in advance than risk your parcel being held or destroyed.

Related services

These services are especially relevant to this topic:

• Parcels from England to Lithuania
• Part-load transport
• Customs brokerage services
• Parcel packing and document preparation

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