Important: Shipping from non-EU countries to the EU is unfortunately somewhat more complicated and time-consuming. If you comply with the following points, your shipment will be delivered safely.

1) Select shipping method - accept charges from sender

  • Preferred: DHL Express with "DTP - Duties & Taxes Paid" (charges at your expense).

  • Alternatives: UPS/FedEx with "DDP - Delivered Duty Paid" (charges at your expense).

  • Important: Do not select "Bill to receiver".

2) Declare customs correctly

  • Purpose: "Repair & Return / Resharpening - Return to sender".

  • Attach customs documents on the outside:

    • If sent by post: CN22/CN23 + commercial or pro forma invoice in the outside document pouch.

    • For Express: use paperless trade; if not available, enclose 3 copies of the invoice on the outside.

  • HS code (commodity code): Knives usually HS 8211 (e.g. kitchen knives with fixed blade).

  • Value indication: Only indicate realistic value of goods for customs purposes (no "gift/0 €"). We will charge you the sharpening fee separately.

3) Mandatory information on the invoice (example)

  • Description: "Used kitchen knife, steel, HS 8211, re-sharpening/resharpening service, return to sender, no sale".

  • Quantity and weight.

  • Value of goods and currency (CHF/EUR) for customs purposes.

  • Origin (if known).

  • Incoterm: DDP Solingen or "Duties & Taxes Paid by Shipper (DHL DTP)".

4) Packaging & contents

  • Protect the blade securely, pack the knife in shockproof packaging.

  • Enclose in the package: Your contact details and our order/order number (or RMA).

5) What we do not accept

  • Shipments with cash on delivery.

  • Shipments with unpaid customs duties/taxes or with "charges to be paid by recipient".

  • Such shipments will be returned to you or cause delays.


Thank you for your understanding and support - your knife will reach us without additional charges and we will send it back to you as soon as possible after resharpening. If you have any questions, please contact office@nesmuk.com.