Shipping from USA to Portugal

Shipping to Portugal from the US is efficient and reliable with Meest USA. We provide a convenient way to deliver packages from cities like Boston to destinations such as Porto. With consistent delivery times and secure handling, Meest USA ensures your items arrive safely, whether you're sending a gift, documents, or other personal items.

Step‑by‑step Process for Sending Parcels with Meest

Open the Meest Portal, create a shipment, and enter the recipient’s address. Add each product and its weight — the portal displays the exact rate before you pay and prints a barcode label. Print the label and drop the package at a Drop-off point or schedule a pickup. Parcels reach the New Jersey hub, clear export security, and fly to Lisbon. Each status change — pickup, departure, and customs release — appears instantly in your dashboard and the recipient’s e‑mail.

How to Prepare Your Shipment Correctly

Good preparation prevents damage and delays.

Proper Packaging and Labeling

A durable box and clear labels protect the parcel on every conveyor. Choosing the right materials prevents repacking fees later:

• use a double‑wall carton with five cm of padding around each product;
• wrap fragile items separately, placing heavier ones at the bottom;
• seal all seams with pressure‑sensitive tape and slip a spare label inside;
• mark the full address and country on two sides in waterproof ink.

Shake the box. Nothing moves? — It is ready. Right‑sizing also reduces dimensional weight.

Completing Customs Paperwork

Portugal follows EU rules, so accuracy matters. Customs officers decide within minutes when forms are clear:

1. Fill the CN23 form with specific descriptions and honest values.
2. Sign three copies and place them in a pouch beside the label.
3. Attach receipts for valuables over USD 300.
4. Add the recipient’s phone number for quick questions.

Keep digital scans of every page, forwarding a copy can free a parcel held for verification.

Portugal’s Import Rules and Restricted Items

Personal gifts must respect EU safety law. Understanding restrictions avoids confiscation.

Items Not Allowed Into Portugal

Portuguese border agents enforce EU legislation strictly and any violation can lead to destruction. If you want to ship to Portugal, you are not allowed to send:

• meat, dairy, or eggs without health certificates;
• weapons, replica firearms, and ammunition;
• counterfeit currency, pirated media, and obscene content;
• loose lithium batteries above 100 Wh and fireworks.

Contact Meest USA support before shipping to Portugal if unsure.

Tips to Avoid Customs Delays

Smooth clearance relies on clarity and honesty. Following them keeps parcels moving even in peak season:

1. Use precise item names and materials.
2. Declare true value to avoid fines.
3. Provide receipts for electronics.
4. Ensure the recipient answers calls during Portuguese office hours.

These habits often cut clearance time in half.

Delivery Timeline and Pricing Details

Standard air parcel delivery to Portugal reaches mainland Portugal in 7‑14 business days, Madeira and the Azores take two more. Prices depend on the type of shipping (sea, air or expedited) on the higher of actual or dimensional weight, starting near  $2.21 for sea shipping and $4.21 for air shipping  lb plus a handling fee and the first mile charge. The quoted rate covers fuel surcharge, screening, and local courier hand‑over, so no cash is due at delivery. Optional insurance up to USD 5 000 protects valuables, and an oversize option covers heavier cartons.

What Makes Meest USA a Reliable Shipping Partner

Transparent systems and long experience turn parcel delivery to Portugal into a predictable routine. That depth of expertise shows in four key advantages:

1. No hidden fees.
2. Tracking your shipment each step of the way.
3. Early interception of restricted items.
4. On‑time final delivery.

Conclusion

Whether you need to send parcel to Portugal for a birthday, holiday, or business, Meest USA is the clearest path. With transparent fees, reliable tracking, and supportive staff, shipping feels as easy as mailing a card across town.

In order to make shipping parcels easier for our customers, we have created a Meest Portal. Our portal is a website we developed to elevate your customer experience by offering a variety of user-friendly amenities.

If you register, you can start enjoying these time-saving benefits:

• Estimate shipping cost to Portugal.
• Fill in shipping information, and CN23 customs forms – all online.
• Locate nearest Meest agent or FedEx drop-off location.
• Examine shipped packages information.
• Review payment history.
• Create a database for your regular recipient shipments.

For customers who live in the U.S.:

• Use Meest Portal to calculate shipping cost
• If parcel value exceeds duty free limit, recipient is responsible to pay customs duties and taxes in the country of destination
• Estimated delivery time – 7-14 days
• Maximum weight of a parcel to Portugal – 66 lb (30 kg)
• Any measurement of a box cannot exceed 150 cm (59 inches). Sum of length and maximum cross-sectional perimeter must not exceed 300 cm (118 inches)
• Every parcel to Portugal is insured for $60.00. Any additional insurance will cost you 5% of the insured value