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How to Ship to Ireland from the US
Ireland is in the EU (unlike the UK post-Brexit) — EU VAT and customs rules apply. Irish consumers are anglophone with strong US cultural ties. An Post handles USPS last-mile. DHL and FedEx have strong Irish networks.
IOSS registration is recommended for sellers collecting Irish VAT (23%) at checkout.
Typical 1 lb cost
$20-$40 USD
Typical transit
3-10 business days
Carrier Options to Ireland
DHL Express Worldwide
2-4 business days.
FedEx International Priority
2-4 business days.
USPS Priority Mail International
7-10 business days. An Post final delivery.
UPS Worldwide Saver
2-4 business days.
Customs Forms Required
CN22 under $400. CN23 + commercial invoice above.
Commonly Prohibited Items
- ✕Certain food products (EU biosecurity)
- ✕Weapons and knives
- ✕Counterfeits
- ✕Plants without phytosanitary certification
Ireland-Specific Shipping Tips
- 💡 Irish VAT: 23% standard. 13.5% reduced for food and essentials
- 💡 Register for IOSS
- 💡 Irish addresses include Eircode (7 characters) — format: A12 B3C4
- 💡 English is the primary language — labels in English fine
- 💡 Avoid shipping during Bank Holidays — all carriers affected
Frequently asked questions
Is Ireland in the EU?
Yes. Post-Brexit, Ireland remains in the EU while the UK left. This means EU customs/VAT rules (including IOSS) apply to Ireland but not the UK.
Do I need to collect VAT?
Yes for goods under €150 if you're registered for IOSS. Above €150, recipient pays VAT at delivery.
How long does DHL take to Ireland?
2-4 business days from the US. Fastest to Dublin; 3-5 days to rural Ireland.
Is Irish VAT higher than UK VAT?
Yes. Ireland 23% vs UK 20%.
Do I need the Eircode on an Irish address?
Strongly yes. Eircodes are unique per address — a single code identifies one specific delivery point, unlike UK or US postcodes that cover streets. An Post and couriers route on them, and rural Ireland is full of townlands where several houses share a name; the Eircode is often the only unambiguous part of the address. Ask your buyer for it and print it on its own line.
Does Brexit paperwork apply to Ireland?
No — the Republic of Ireland is an EU member, so EU rules apply: IOSS-eligible VAT collection at checkout for orders up to €150, customs declarations from the US as with any EU country. Don't confuse it with Northern Ireland, which is part of the UK and follows UK import rules — the island holds two customs regimes.
Who delivers the final mile in Ireland?
USPS hands off to An Post, which delivers nationally including rural townlands. DHL, UPS, and FedEx run their own Irish networks with strongest coverage around Dublin, Cork, and the cities. For rural recipients, the postal route via An Post is often the most reliable path to the door.
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