How to Ship to Greece from the US
Greece has a growing ecommerce market and a large Greek diaspora in the US that regularly ships packages to family back home. US goods including electronics, clothing, books, and health products are commonly requested. As an EU member, Greece follows EU customs and VAT rules for international imports.
Greek VAT (FPA) is 24% and applies to all commercial imports from non-EU countries — no minimum threshold since July 2021. Packages over €150 (~$165 USD) also face EU import duties. Greek customs (AADE) can sometimes be slow — transit through ELTA (Hellenic Post) in particular can have delays. Premium couriers tend to clear faster.
Typical 1 lb cost
$24-$42 USD
Typical transit
6-14 business days
Carrier Options to Greece
USPS Priority Mail International
8-14 business days. Final delivery by ELTA (Hellenic Post). Can be slower than estimated — customs delays are common.
DHL Express Worldwide
3-5 business days. Most reliable option for Greece. Better customs handling than postal routes.
UPS Worldwide Expedited
4-6 business days. Good for commercial packages and business-to-business shipments.
FedEx International Priority
3-5 business days. Reliable for higher-value packages.
Customs Forms Required
CN22 for items under $400 USD. CN23 + commercial invoice for items over $400. Commercial invoice required for all EU commercial shipments.
Commonly Prohibited Items
- ✕Firearms and weapons without Greek government permits
- ✕Narcotics and controlled substances
- ✕Counterfeit goods and pirated media
- ✕Certain food products without EU health certifications
- ✕Antiquities and cultural artifacts (strict Greek law)
- ✕Goods infringing EU intellectual property regulations
Greece-Specific Shipping Tips
- 💡 Greek VAT (24%) applies to all imports — no minimum since July 2021
- 💡 Greek customs can be slow via postal channels — use DHL or UPS for time-sensitive packages
- 💡 Greek postal codes are 5 digits (e.g., 10557 for central Athens); always include them
- 💡 Greek islands add transit time — add 2-5 days for island destinations (Crete, Rhodes, etc.)
- 💡 Write the city name in Latin characters — 'Athina' (Athens in Greek) is acceptable but 'Athens' or 'Thessaloniki' are standard on international labels
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