Parcel Forwarding Service From UK to US.
Get a free UK shipping address, shop the British stores that do not deliver to the United States, and we forward your parcels to your door — often up to 80% cheaper than shipping each order separately.
Shop the UK stores that do not deliver to the United States
How Does UK to US Parcel Forwarding Work?
Get your free UK address
Sign up in 30 seconds and receive a personal shipping address at our Manchester warehouse with your own suite code.
Shop UK stores
Use your Atvido address at checkout in any British store — even those that never ship to the US.
We receive & consolidate
We photograph every parcel, store it free for 30 days and combine your orders into one optimised shipment.
We ship to the US
Pick a courier — UPS, FedEx, DPD and more — with tracking, insurance options and delivery to your door anywhere in the United States.
Calculate the cost of shipping from UK to the US
Shipping prices from the UK to the US
Prices for a 1 kg parcel from our UK warehouse, checked August 2026.
| Courier | Service | Delivery time | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPS | Express Saver | 3–5 working days | £39.04 |
| DPD | Air Classic | 10–15 working days | £43.61 |
| DPD | Air Express | 8–13 working days | £50.30 |
| FedEx | World Economy | 6–9 working days | £51.04 |
| FedEx | World Express | 3–5 working days | £53.50 |
Real people handle your parcels
Your order is received, checked, photographed and packed by our own warehouse team before it travels to the US. 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
Customs & import duties in the US
No import VAT
The United States has no federal VAT — unlike Europe, no import VAT is added to your parcel. Depending on your state, use tax may apply.
Customs duty by category
The $800 de minimis exemption is currently suspended, so customs duty applies regardless of parcel value. The rate depends on the product category — many electronics and books are low or zero.
Estimate before you buy
Use our free duty calculator to see the full landed cost — no surprises at delivery.
Duty calculatorUS customs rules changed in 2025: the duty-free de minimis exemption for low-value parcels was suspended. The duty calculator reflects our current best estimate.
What imports really cost in the US?
Worked examples with customs duty by product category — the US adds no federal import VAT.
| Item | Value + shipping | Customs duty | VAT (0%) | Estimated total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sneakers | $110 + $20 | $10.40 | $0 | $140.40 |
| Laptop | $999 + $25 | $0 | $0 | $1,024 |
| Skincare set | $60 + $15 | $0 | $0 | $75 |
| Designer jeans | $200 + $20 | $26.40 | $0 | $246.40 |
Estimates for illustration — exact rates depend on the product category. Estimate your own item →
Popular UK stores Americans shop with Atvido
Fashion
- ASOS
- Next
- Marks & Spencer
- John Lewis
- Burberry
- Selfridges
Electronics
- Amazon UK
- Argos
- Currys
- AO.com
- eBay UK
- Richer Sounds
Beauty & health
- Boots
- Superdrug
- Lookfantastic
- Cult Beauty
- The Body Shop
- Holland & Barrett
Toys & collectibles
- Hamleys
- LEGO UK
- Games Workshop
- HMV
- Disney Store UK
- Vinted
What cannot be shipped from UK to the US?
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.
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 · GreeceSmooth and fast
“Staff was fast to respond to all my messages and delivery was good. Highly recommend.”
RyanFrequently asked questions
What is UK to US parcel forwarding?
UK to US parcel forwarding lets you shop British stores that don't ship to America. You get a real UK address, use it at checkout, and once your order arrives at our Manchester warehouse, we forward it on to you anywhere in the US.
Is UK to US parcel forwarding legit?
Yes, it's a completely normal, legal service. As with any provider, it's worth checking independent reviews, Atvido is rated 3.5 stars on Trustpilot from 190 reviews (verify current figure before publishing).
What's the best way of shipping from the UK to the US?
For UK stores that ship directly to the US, standard courier options work fine. For the many UK-only retailers that don't, going through a UK forwarding address like Atvido's usually works out cheaper than paying premium international rates directly, especially if you're combining more than one order.
How long does UK to US shipping take?
Express couriers deliver from our UK warehouse to the US in 3–5 working days; economy services take up to 15. You see exact options and dates in the calculator before paying.
Will I pay customs fees on parcels from the UK?
There is no federal import VAT in the US. Customs duty applies by product category — the $800 de minimis exemption is currently suspended — and the courier bills it before or at delivery. Our duty calculator estimates the total before you buy.
How much does UK to US parcel forwarding cost?
The UK address itself is free, you only pay for shipping once you send a parcel. For a 1kg parcel from our UK warehouse to the US, prices start from £39.04 with UPS Express Saver, up to around £53.50 for FedEx World Express
Can I combine several UK orders into one parcel?
Yes — we store your parcels free for 30 days and consolidate them into one optimised shipment, saving up to 80% on delivery.
Which UK stores can I shop from the US?
Any online store that delivers within the UK — Amazon UK, ASOS, John Lewis, Next, Boots and thousands more that do not ship to the US or charge premium international rates.
What duty rates apply to UK parcels?
The rate depends on the product category: many consumer electronics and books are duty-free or low, clothing is typically around 12%, footwear around 8%. Our duty calculator applies the right rate per category.
Which couriers deliver from the UK to the US?
UPS, FedEx and DPD air services — the calculator shows every available service with live prices and delivery dates, and you pick the balance of speed and cost.
What if a UK store won't accept my US card?
Some UK retailers only accept UK-issued cards. Our Buy For Me service solves this: tell us what you want, and we'll purchase it on your behalf using our own local payment details, then forward it to you the same way as any other order. Learn more about Buy For Me Service →
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