We now pay your import costs! Sort of…

International shipping often comes with hidden costs that slow down delivery and frustrate customers. Import duties and taxes can cause delays at customs, leaving buyers waiting longer than expected. At CineParts, we understand how important fast shipping is to you. That is why we are excited to introduce a new way to handle import costs upfront, speeding up the entire shipping process.

Thanks to Royal Mail’s Pre-Delivery Duty Payment (PDDP) service, we can now collect import costs at the point of sale. This means your order clears customs faster, and you get your CineParts products sooner. Let’s explore how this works and which countries are supported by PDDP.

What is PDDP and how does it speed up shipping?

PDDP stands for Pre-Delivery Duty Payment. It is a service offered by Royal Mail that allows import duties and taxes to be paid before the parcel leaves the UK. Normally, import costs are collected when the package arrives in the destination country, which can cause delays and extra handling fees.

By collecting these costs upfront, we now ensure:

• Faster customs clearance: Parcels move through customs without waiting for payment confirmation.

• No unexpected fees: You pay all import charges during checkout, so there are no surprises on delivery.

• Smoother delivery experience: Couriers can deliver your order directly without holding it at customs.

  
  

This system benefits both the seller and the buyer by reducing delays and improving transparency.

How CineParts uses PDDP for international orders

When you shop for CineParts products and choose international shipping to a supported country, the import costs will be calculated and added to your order total at checkout. This includes duties, taxes, and any applicable fees.

Here’s what happens next:

1. You pay the full amount, including import costs.

2. CineParts ships your order with Royal Mail using PDDP.

3. Royal Mail handles customs clearance quickly since import charges are prepaid.

4. Your package arrives faster and without extra fees on delivery.

   
   

This process makes international shopping with CineParts more convenient and reliable.

Countries supported by Royal Mail’s PDDP

Currently, PDDP is available for shipments to the following countries:

• Austria

• Bulgaria

• Cyprus 

• Denmark

• Estonia

• Finland

• France

• Germany

• Italy

• Luxembourg (PDDP service only available up to 150 euros)

• Malta

• Netherlands

• Norway

• Portugal 

• Slovakia

• Spain

• Switzerland

• Sweden 

• The Republic of Ireland

• United States of America 

If you are ordering CineParts products to one of these countries, you will benefit from the PDDP service and enjoy fast shipping without worrying about import fees at delivery.

What if my country is not on the list?

If your country is not supported by PDDP, import duties and taxes will still apply but will be collected by your local customs authority upon delivery. This may cause delays or additional fees.