Package Forwarding Service From Germany to USA.
Get a free German shipping address, shop the German and EU stores that do not deliver to the United States, and we forward your packages to your door anywhere in the US — with your orders combined into one shipment.
Shop the German stores that do not deliver to the US
How Does Germany to USA Package Forwarding Work?
Get your free German address
Sign up in 30 seconds and receive a personal shipping address at our Frankfurt warehouse with your own suite number. No documents, no monthly fee.
Shop German stores
Use your Atvido address at checkout in any German or EU store — including the many that will not ship to America or refuse a US card.
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 USA
We photograph and combine your orders, then send them on to your US address with tracking and insurance options.

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, so nothing equivalent to European import VAT is added to your package. State sales tax is not charged on personal imports either.
Customs duty by category
The $800 de minimis exemption is currently suspended, so customs duty applies whatever the package is worth. Rates run by category — commonly around 12% on clothing and 8–17% on footwear, with most computers and phones at 0%.
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, so expect duty on everything. The courier clears the package and collects on delivery. Figures here are our current best estimate rather than a quote.
What imports really cost in the US?
Worked examples with US customs duty by product category. There is no federal import VAT, so duty is the whole charge. Shipping is quoted separately per parcel.
| Item | Value + shipping | Customs duty | VAT (0%) | Estimated total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sneakers | €110 | €13.20 | €0 | €123.20 |
| Laptop | €999 | €0 | €0 | €999 |
| Skincare set | €60 | €0 | €0 | €60 |
| Designer jeans | €200 | €24 | €0 | €224 |
Estimates for illustration — exact rates depend on the product category. Estimate your own item →
Popular German stores US shoppers use Atvido for
Fashion
- Zalando
- About You
- Breuninger
- OTTO
- Bonprix
- s.Oliver
Electronics
- Amazon.de
- MediaMarkt
- Saturn
- Alternate
- Conrad
- eBay.de
Beauty & health
- Douglas
- DM
- Rossmann
- Flaconi
- Notino
- Tchibo
Toys & collectibles
- LEGO DE
- Müller
- Thalia
- Idealo
- Galeria
- Vinted
What cannot be shipped from Germany 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.”
A Aggelos · GreeceSmooth and fast
“Staff was fast to respond to all my messages and delivery was good. Highly recommend.”
R RyanFrequently asked questions
What is Germany to USA package forwarding?
You get a real German address at our Frankfurt warehouse, use it at checkout in any German or EU store, and we forward the package on to your address in the United States. To the shop it is an ordinary domestic delivery, which opens up the European retailers that will not ship to America.
Is Germany to USA package forwarding legit?
Yes. Forwarding is a completely normal, legal service used by millions of shoppers, and your package is declared to US customs like any other import. As with any provider, check independent reviews rather than relying on a company’s own claims.
How much does Germany to USA package forwarding cost?
The German 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 German stores can I shop from the US?
Any store that delivers within Germany: Amazon.de, Zalando, OTTO, MediaMarkt, Douglas, Breuninger and thousands more, often with European stock and pricing you cannot get at home. If a store will not take your US card, our Buy For Me service can buy the items for you.
Will I pay customs duty on packages from Germany to the US?
Yes, in most cases. The $800 de minimis exemption is currently suspended, so customs duty applies regardless of the package value. There is no federal import VAT, so duty is the whole charge — commonly about 12% on clothing and 0% on most computing gear.
Can I combine several German 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 US customs once rather than repeatedly.
Do I get a German VAT refund when shipping to the US?
German shops charge 19% VAT at checkout. Goods genuinely exported outside the EU can be zero-rated, but the refund is the retailer’s to give and most online shops do not operate a scheme for forwarded orders. Treat the VAT you pay at checkout as part of the price unless the store says otherwise.
How long does Germany to USA shipping take?
Transatlantic air freight is typically under a week with an express service, longer with economy. Because this route is quoted per parcel, you will see the services and their delivery estimates before you pay.
What cannot be shipped from Germany to the US?
The usual air freight restrictions apply: batteries outside their device, aerosols, flammable liquids, perishables and anything US customs prohibits. If you are unsure about an item, ask us before you buy it.
Do I need to be a US resident to use this?
No. You need a US delivery address, which can be your home, your workplace or wherever you want the package to arrive. The German address is yours the moment you sign up.
What if a German store will not accept my US card?
Plenty of German retailers only accept EU-issued cards or want a German 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.
Before you order
Buy For Me service
German checkout refusing your US card? We buy the item for you and forward it on.
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