Parcels UK–LT: what you need to know before sending

In this article we cover the key things you need to know before sending a parcel on the UK–LT route.

1. What can you send, and what's prohibited?

Commonly sent permitted items:

• Clothes and footwear
• Personal belongings (books, toys, electronics)
• Gifts for family
• Food without animal-derived ingredients (sweets, tinned food)

Prohibited items:

• Meat, dairy products, butter, yoghurt and so on
• Weapons, ammunition, fireworks
• Alcohol and tobacco products (without a declaration)
• Narcotic or dangerous substances
• Cash, securities

Before sending, always check the specific parcel service's list of prohibited items.

2. How to pack a parcel properly

Proper packing is the key to safe delivery. We recommend:

• Using sturdy boxes (ideally double-wall corrugated cardboard)
• Using protective materials inside – bubble wrap, foam, paper
• Clearly stating the recipient's details: first name, surname, address, phone number
• Marking the parcel if it's fragile (e.g. “Fragile”)

3. How much do parcels from the UK to LT cost?

The price depends on:

• The size and weight of the parcel
• The route (where in the UK and where in Lithuania)
• Whether the parcel travels on its own or shares space with other freight

Approximate prices:

• Envelope up to 35 × 25 × 5 cm – £30
• Small box up to 40 × 30 × 30 cm – £35
• Medium box up to 50 × 40 × 40 cm – £40
• Large box up to 60 × 50 × 40 cm – £45
• Market bag up to 70 × 55 × 32 cm – £50
• Suitcases – from £40, larger items – from £45

If a parcel exceeds any one dimension, it moves into the next size category. You can find the full price list on our parcels from England to Lithuania page.

4. How long does delivery take?

On average, parcels from the UK to Lithuania are delivered within:

• 4–7 days on the standard service

Times may vary with the season (e.g. longer before Christmas) and customs procedures.

5. Customs formalities since Brexit

Since 2021, parcels from the UK to the EU count as imports, so:

• VAT or customs duty may apply
• You need a list of the parcel's contents and value
• Parcels must be declared, especially if their value exceeds a certain threshold (often around €45–€150). Krovanta customs brokerage – £100–£150.

For personal parcels, a declaration and description of contents is usually enough, but it's always worth checking with the parcel service.

6. The most common sending mistakes – and how to avoid them

Incomplete recipient details
Check the address, phone number and postcode

Parcel without a description of contents
Include a clear list – what you're sending, how many items and what they cost

Poorly packed items
Protect fragile items and use sturdy packaging

Sending prohibited products
Check the rules – especially for food and cosmetics

7. Practical tips for first-time senders

• Choose a reliable parcel service with reviews and experience on the UK–LT route
• Ask for a tracking number if the parcel is important
• Declare valuable items in advance. Shipments are insured under CMR insurance.
• Track the parcel online or using the updates from your service provider
• Let the recipient know the parcel is on its way

Related services

These services are especially relevant to this topic:

• Parcels from the UK to Lithuania
• Shared parcel transport
• Parcel packing and insurance

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