Package Forwarding Service From US to Germany.

Get a free US shipping address, shop the American stores that do not deliver to Germany, and we forward your packages to your door in Berlin, Munich, Hamburg or anywhere else in the country — with your orders combined into one shipment.

Free US shipping address 30 days free storage No duty under €150
Your shipping route
US Wilmington warehouse
Germany Your door
Delivery Quoted per parcel
Import VAT 19%
Duty-free under €150
Parcel received Wilmington warehouse · just now
Consolidation 3 parcels → 1 · saved 62%

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Simple process

How Does US to Germany Package Forwarding Work?

1

Get your free US address

Sign up in 30 seconds and receive a personal shipping address at our Wilmington, Delaware warehouse with your own suite number. No documents, no monthly fee.

2

Shop US stores

Use your Atvido address at checkout in any American store — including the many that will not ship to Germany or refuse a German card.

3

We receive & consolidate

We photograph every parcel, store it free for 30 days and combine your orders into one optimised shipment.

4

We ship to Germany

We photograph and combine your orders, then send them on to your German address with tracking and insurance options.

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Behind the service

Real people handle your parcels

Your order is received, checked, photographed and packed by our own warehouse team before it travels to Germany. No black box, no automated shrug — if something looks wrong, a person tells you.

  • Every parcel photographed on arrival
  • Repacked and consolidated by hand
  • Support answers in your language, fast
Know before you buy

Customs & import duties in Germany

Einfuhrumsatzsteuer on every parcel

German import VAT at 19% applies to the goods plus the shipping, with no minimum value since the EU scrapped the low-value exemption in 2021. A reduced 7% rate covers books, food and a few other categories.

Duty only above €150

Customs duty starts once the goods alone are worth more than €150, shipping excluded. There is no US–EU trade agreement to waive it, so the standard EU tariff applies whatever the item was made from: around 12% on clothing, 8–17% on footwear, 0% on most computers and phones.

Estimate before you buy

Use our free duty calculator to see the full landed cost — no surprises at delivery.

Duty calculator

Der Zoll charges the import VAT and any duty when the package lands, and couriers usually add their own clearance handling fee on top. Figures here are our current best estimate — the duty calculator gives you a number before you buy.

Worked examples

What imports really cost in Germany?

Worked examples with German import VAT at 19% and the EU tariff by product category. Shipping is quoted separately per parcel, so these figures cover the goods alone.

ItemValue + shippingCustoms dutyVAT (19%)Estimated total
Sneakers€110€0€20.90€130.90
Laptop€999€0€189.81€1,188.81
Skincare set€60€0€11.40€71.40
Designer jeans€200€24.00€42.56€266.56

Estimates for illustration — exact rates depend on the product category. Estimate your own item →

Where to shop

Popular US stores German shoppers use Atvido for

Fashion

  • Nordstrom
  • Macy's
  • Gap
  • Abercrombie & Fitch
  • J.Crew
  • Old Navy

Electronics

  • Amazon
  • Best Buy
  • Newegg
  • B&H Photo
  • Walmart
  • eBay

Beauty & health

  • Sephora
  • Ulta Beauty
  • Bath & Body Works
  • iHerb
  • CVS
  • Target

Toys & collectibles

  • Disney Store
  • LEGO US
  • GameStop
  • Funko
  • REI
  • Pokémon Center
Good to know

What cannot be shipped from the US to Germany?

Customs authorities restrict or prohibit certain goods. The most common:

  • Narcotics and controlled substances
  • Firearms, weapons and ammunition
  • Counterfeit goods and replicas
  • Perishable food without certificates
  • Flammable liquids, aerosols and batteries shipped loose
  • Electronics without required safety marking (e.g. CE)

Unsure about an item? Ask our support before you buy — a real person replies fast.

Real reviews

What our customers say

★★★★★

A great choice!

“A very reliable, very fast company with great prices — the communication is excellent, too! It is always a great pleasure dealing with Atvido.”

Aggelos · Greece
★★★★★

Smooth and fast

“Staff was fast to respond to all my messages and delivery was good. Highly recommend.”

Ryan

Frequently asked questions

What is US to Germany package forwarding?

You get a real US address at our Wilmington, Delaware warehouse, use it at checkout in any American store, and we forward the package on to your address in Germany. To the shop it is an ordinary domestic delivery, which opens up the retailers that will not ship to Europe.

Is US to Germany package forwarding legit?

Yes. Forwarding is a completely normal, legal service used by millions of shoppers, and your package is declared to the Zoll like any other import. As with any provider, check independent reviews rather than relying on a company’s own claims.

Will I pay customs fees on packages from the US to Germany?

Yes, some. German import VAT at 19% applies to the goods plus shipping on every package, with no minimum value. Customs duty only starts above €150 of goods, and there is no US–EU trade agreement to waive it, so the standard EU tariff applies above that line.

How much does US to Germany package forwarding cost?

The US address itself is free, with no subscription, and storage is free for the first 30 days. Shipping on this route is quoted per parcel rather than from a fixed table, because the price depends on weight, size and the service you choose — sign up and we will quote your actual package.

Which US stores can I shop from Germany?

Any store that delivers within the United States: Amazon, Walmart, Target, Nordstrom, Best Buy, Sephora, REI and thousands more — including the US-only brands, sizes and Black Friday pricing that never reach the German sites. If a store will not take your German card, our Buy For Me service can buy the items for you.

Do I pay US sales tax on my order?

Delaware, where our warehouse sits, charges no state sales tax, so orders shipped to your suite there are not taxed at the till the way they would be in most states. What the retailer charges is ultimately its own call, but the address itself is in a sales-tax-free state.

Can I combine several US orders into one package?

Yes, and on a transatlantic route it is where the savings are. We hold your parcels free for 30 days, then repack them into a single shipment so you pay one air freight charge instead of several — and clear German customs once rather than repeatedly, which also means one handling fee instead of several.

What duty rates apply to US packages in Germany?

Only above €150 of goods. Clothing is typically 12%, footwear 8–17%, and most computers and phones are 0% under the EU’s information technology rules. Our duty calculator applies the right rate per category before you buy.

How long does US to Germany shipping take?

Transatlantic air freight is typically under a week with an express service and longer with economy, plus clearance time with the Zoll. Because this route is quoted per parcel, you will see the services and their delivery estimates before you pay.

What cannot be shipped from the US to Germany?

The usual air freight restrictions apply: batteries outside their device, aerosols, flammable liquids, perishables, and anything German or EU customs prohibits. If you are unsure about an item, ask us before you buy it.

What if a US store will not accept my German card?

Plenty of American retailers only accept US-issued cards or a US billing address. Our Buy For Me service solves that: tell us what you want, we purchase it on your behalf with our own local payment details, then forward it to you like any other order.

Plan your shipment

Before you order

Buy For Me service

US checkout refusing your German card? We buy the item for you and forward it on.

See how it works

Import duty calculator

Estimate German import VAT and EU customs duty by product category before you buy.

Estimate duties

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