Shipping from USA to Slovakia

In order to make shipping to Slovakia from US 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 costs from USA to Slovakia.
• 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 – 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 Slovakia is insured for $60.00. Any additional insurance will cost you 5% of the insured value

Being a member of the EU, Slovakia has high shipping standards in place, and we meet them all to provide hassle-free delivery for our customers. Shipping to Slovakia is performed both by sea and air, so you can select the one that suits your current needs. Compare prices to pick the best option for you. With Meest USA, you can expect timely delivery and careful handling of your goods regardless of their type, value, and fragility level.

How Meest makes shipping to Slovakia hassle-free

We optimized our delivery process to ensure you can do practically everything online: from parcel creation to payment and package tracking. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to send a parcel to Slovakia with Meest:

1. Create a parcel in our system via the mobile app or the desktop version of the portal.
2. Fill in all the details, including weight and box dimensions, for us to calculate the shipping cost.
3. Pay for the delivery with your bank card.
4. Pack your parcel in an ergonomic way and hand it to the carrier.
5. Drop it off at the post office. You can select any closest UPS, USPS, Fedex, Meest ocation on our website.

After a courier picks up your package, our expert team will continue with delivery to the destination country.

What to know about customs when shipping to Slovakia

Passing customs is one of the challenging points in shipping to Slovakia from the US. You must adhere to certain rules and requirements to ensure a positive outcome regarding your parcel. All the essential information about customs and successful clearance is consolidated below.

Necessary documents for smooth customs clearance

To ensure a rapid customs revision of your package with a positive decision, you have to prepare the following documents:

• CN23 form with all information on sender and recipient, item descriptions, and their value;
• receipts of purchased goods at online stores;
• certificate of origins if requested.

Diligent preparation of those documents increases your chances of delay-free customs clearance. So, please double-check all the provided information.

Duties, taxes, and restrictions for Slovakia deliveries

Not all the items and goods can be shipped to this country. According to the customs rules and requirements, you should ensure that your parcel does not contain the following objects:

• narcotics and controlled substances, weapons and explosives, firearms, ammunition, hazardous materials, and counterfeit goods are prohibited;
• alcohol and tobacco, medicines and pharmaceuticals, cultural artifacts, and perishable foods are restricted.

Those objects that are restricted can be allowed under certain circumstances and with required certifications provided.

At the same time, all allowed items are subject to 23% VAT. If you send a package that contains high-value items (those exceeding the 150 EUR threshold), be ready to pay duties according to current tariffs.

Tips for avoiding delays at customs

Our main tip on customs would be to ensure diligent paperwork and packaging. Based on our experience, most issues are related to the CN23, so here are several tips on how to fill it in correctly:

• describe all imported items;
• be precise and provide object names and not categories;
• indicate the quantity of each item;
• include the phone number of the recipient in case of any questions at customs.

By following those simple guidelines, you decrease the risk of having your parcel returned to you.

Packing your parcel for Slovakia: Tips and best practices

Proper packaging is also a feature that ensures successful customs clearance. Sometimes, bad packaging can lead to the parcel's return to the country of departure. To avoid this, follow these useful packaging tips:

1. Choose a durable box of rectangular shape. Place all your items in there. If there is too much free space in the box, consider taking another one. This one will contribute to high shipping costs because of the big dimensional weight.
2. Find any filler and put it in the box. In such a way, there will be minimal free space, and objects in the box will not be able to move during transportation.
3. Attach a declaration with details on each item in a box.

As simple as that, but the risks of goods damage or parcel return are minimal.

Why Meest is the preferred choice for shipping to Slovakia

Whenever you need to send a package to Slovakia and seek transparent fees and reasonable delivery speed, Meest services are your best choice. With us, you will receive insurance for your parcel in case of damage or loss, continuous package tracking, and doorstep delivery in the destination country. Moreover, there is no need to worry about customs clearance, as our effective guidelines and expert help allow for an issue-free procedure.

Conclusion

With many years of experience in international logistics, Meest is able to provide high-quality delivery to Slovakia at a competitive rate. We make the handover of a parcel to us swift and hassle-free, while the transportation itself is handled with diligence and in compliance with all the requirements and standards of the destination country. Therefore, you receive a perfect balance between the quality of transportation, affordability, and delivery speed when choosing us.