Package Forwarding Service From US to Germany.
Use a free US address to buy from American stores that will not ship to Germany, and we send your packages to Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt or anywhere else in the country, with your orders consolidated into one shipment.
American stores with no delivery to Germany
How Does US to Germany Package Forwarding Work?
Get your free US address
Sign up in 30 seconds and receive your own address at our Wilmington, Delaware warehouse, with a suite number assigned to you. No documents and no monthly fee.
Shop US stores
Give that address at checkout in any American online store, including the many that refuse German addresses or German cards.
We receive & consolidate
Packages are photographed on arrival and kept for 30 days at no cost. When you are ready, we combine them into a single box.
We ship to Germany
The shipment crosses the Atlantic to your German address with tracking, and you can choose to insure it before dispatch.
Real people handle your parcels
Our staff in Wilmington take in, inspect, photograph and pack every order bound for Germany. If an item is damaged or missing, someone from the team contacts you before it ships.
- Photos of each package as it arrives
- Combined and repacked by hand
- A real person answers your questions
Customs & import duties in Germany
Einfuhrumsatzsteuer on every parcel
Every package from the US pays German import VAT (Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) of 19% on goods plus shipping, because the EU removed its VAT exemption for low-value goods in 2021. Books, food and certain other products are taxed at 7%.
Duty applies from the first euro
Since 1 July 2026, parcels worth €150 or less are no longer exempt from EU duty, so even small orders can attract it. For most consumer goods the standard EU tariff applies: around 12% on clothing, 8% to 17% on footwear and 0% on most computers and phones.
Estimate before you buy
Enter your items in the free duty calculator to see the VAT and duty due in Germany before ordering.
Duty calculatorGerman customs (Zoll) collect import VAT and any duty when the package arrives, and couriers normally add a clearance fee. These figures are estimates; the duty calculator gives you a firm number before you buy.
What imports really cost in Germany?
Examples apply 19% German import VAT and the EU tariff for each product category. Shipping is priced per package, so these figures are for the goods only.
| Item | Value + shipping | Customs duty | VAT (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 |
Illustrative figures. The real rate depends on the product's classification. Estimate your own item →
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
What cannot be shipped from the US to Germany?
German and EU customs prohibit or restrict certain goods. The ones that come up most:
- Knives and weapons covered by German weapons law
- Pepper spray not labelled for use against animals
- Dietary supplements and medicines not approved in the EU
- Meat, dairy and plant products from the US
- Counterfeit goods
- Electronics without CE marking
Before buying anything you are unsure about, ask support and we will check it for you.
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 US to Germany package forwarding?
It gives you a US address at our warehouse in Wilmington, Delaware. American stores ship to it as a domestic order, and we forward the package to your German address. Retailers that do not ship to Europe become accessible.
Is US to Germany package forwarding legit?
Yes. Forwarding is a legal service used by a great many online shoppers, and each package is declared to the Zoll as a regular import. Judge any provider by independent reviews rather than its own statements.
Will I pay customs fees on packages from the US to Germany?
Yes. German import VAT at 19% is charged on goods plus shipping for every package, whatever its value. Since July 2026 the EU also charges duty on parcels below €150, and for most consumer goods the standard EU tariff applies.
How much does US to Germany package forwarding cost?
The US address is free, without a subscription, and storage is free for the first 30 days. Shipping depends on weight, size and service; a 1 kg package currently starts at about $34.77, and the shipping calculator prices your exact parcel.
Which US stores can I shop from Germany?
Any shop that delivers within the US: Amazon, Walmart, Target, Nordstrom, Best Buy, Sephora, REI and many more, including US-only brands, sizes and Black Friday prices that never appear on German sites. If your German card is declined, Buy For Me lets us buy for you.
Do I pay US sales tax on my order?
Delaware, home to our warehouse, has no state sales tax, so orders delivered to your suite are usually not taxed at checkout, unlike in most states. Each retailer decides what it charges, but the delivery address is in a state without sales tax.
Can I combine several US orders into one package?
Yes, and on a transatlantic route that is where you save. We hold packages free for 30 days and send them as one, so you pay a single air freight charge, clear German customs once and pay one handling fee instead of several.
What duty rates apply to US packages in Germany?
Standard EU rates apply: about 12% for clothing, 8% to 17% for footwear and 0% for most computers and phones under the EU information technology rules. Since July 2026 this also covers parcels under €150. The duty calculator applies the rate per category.
How long does US to Germany shipping take?
Express air freight across the Atlantic usually takes less than a week, economy longer, plus time for Zoll clearance. Delivery estimates for each service are shown before you pay.
What cannot be shipped from the US to Germany?
Normal air freight rules apply, so no loose batteries, aerosols, flammable liquids or perishables, plus anything German or EU customs bans. Ask us before buying an item you are unsure about.
What if a US store will not accept my German card?
Many US stores accept only American cards or a US billing address. With Buy For Me, you tell us what you want, we pay with our own US payment details, and the order is forwarded to Germany like any other package.
Before you order
Buy For Me service
German card turned down by a US store? We buy the item and forward it to you.
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