The address matters more than the contents eventually. Changing what you order when the address is flagged changes nothing.
Same here.
Photograph everything.
If you name a shop here, say whether you are affiliated. First line is enough.
“Dispatched” means the label was printed. That is the entire meaning of the word.
File early. The window is shorter than people think and it starts at the transaction.
The declaration contradicting the return address is what gets it opened.
What do you do about the fee? Do you just pay it?
Split orders. Two small parcels beat one large one for reasons that have nothing to do with price.
Split the order.
Three month limits are cumulative across parcels in more places than people realise.
What do you do about the fee? Do you just pay it?
Do you contact the customs office or the carrier first? How long have you been on Germany?
Same here.
Written confirmation email after every phone call. Cheapest insurance there is.