Irish Shipping Regulations
Important regulations for shipping from Ireland:
Prohibited Items
- Hazardous materials (batteries, liquids, etc.)
- Perishable goods without proper packaging
- Items requiring special permits
- Cash, jewelry, or high-value items (use registered post)
Customs Declarations
- EU shipments: No customs forms required
- Non-EU shipments: CN22/CN23 forms required
- Value limits: Check destination country limits
- Duty/VAT: Recipient may be charged
Packaging Requirements
- Use sturdy, appropriate packaging
- Protect fragile items properly
- Include return address
- Follow An Post packaging guidelines
Insurance and Tracking
- All EirPost labels include basic insurance
- Full tracking provided for all packages
- Signature confirmation available
- Proof of delivery provided
Need help? Contact An Post directly for specific regulation questions.