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Over 50 years of international shipping expertise
Servicing 220+ countries and territories
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The Journey of a Package

Touch to explore pickup, transit, customs, final mile, and proof of delivery.

  • Pickup
    We collect from your chosen address. Typical pickup window: same day to next business day.
    Expected time:
    0–24 hours from scheduled pickup. What to prepare: completed customs invoice, packaging secured.
  • Transit
    Transport along our time-definite lanes. Air and ground movement; updates every scan. Typical transit times vary by origin-destination pair.
  • Customs
    Clearance handled by DHL customs specialists. We prepare digital customs invoices; duties may apply. Use MyDHL+ to prepay duties.
  • Final Mile
    Local delivery attempts; alternative pickup options available. Reschedule or authorize delivery online.
  • Proof of Delivery
    Final signature or photo confirmation. POD available in account dashboard; request proof via the shipment page.

DHL Express Delivers

Time-definite services and lanes with expected delivery windows.

Express Worldwide

Most popular

Door-to-door, fastest international service; transit: 1–3 business days (major lanes). Ideal for time-critical shipments.

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Time-definite Customs expertise Pickup included

Express 9:00 / 10:30

Guaranteed delivery by 09:00/10:30 local time in selected destinations. Account required for guaranteed rates.

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Time-definite Guaranteed delivery

Economy Select

Lower-cost, reliable door-to-door for non-urgent freight.

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Cost-effective Pickup included

New to International Shipping?

Required documents, duties and taxes, and a visual checklist for first-time shippers.

Documents You Need

  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List
  • Export Licenses (if required)
  • Dangerous Goods Declaration (if applicable)

How Customs Works

  1. Notify value and contents
  2. DHL prepares digital invoice
  3. Duties billed to recipient or prepaid

Quick Checklist

  • Package sealed
  • Label visible
  • Battery rules checked
  • Insure high-value items
Learn More — Customs & Documentation

Prepare Your Package for the Journey

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Use certified boxes

Double-wall corrugated for heavy items.

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Protect fragile items

Cushioning, void-fill, and tape rules.

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Batteries & dangerous goods

Follow our decision trees.

Is my item allowed? — Decision tree (No-JS)

If batteries: follow classification — installed, packed with equipment, or shipped alone. Refer to Dangerous Goods guidance for UN numbers and packaging.

We Know Customs

Digital customs invoices, specialist teams, and templates that speed clearance.

Build a customs invoice Upload documents Customs consulting
Exact duties and taxes displayed after account login.

Are Batteries Included?

Simple decision trees for classification and declaration.

Step 1: Is the battery installed, packed with equipment, or shipped alone?
Step 2: Battery chemistry
Declaration required — UN3481 or UN3090; packaging: inner packaging prevents short-circuit; battery marking required.
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Not Home? Change Plans?

Manage delivery: reschedule, hold at location, or authorize alternate pickup.

Delivery Attempts
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Ship with Peace of Mind

Shipment protection and account-level coverage options.

Standard Protection

Covers up to $500

Premium Protection

Covers up to $5,000

Eligibility and terms shown at checkout.
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Blog & Regulatory Updates

Guide

Ready to Expand Globally?

How to scale cross-border quickly.

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Update

Customs Regulatory Updates

Recent tariff changes.

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Tips

Packing Tips for High-Value Goods

How to protect and insure.

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