Parcel Forwarding Service From UK to Germany.
Get a free UK shipping address, shop the British stores that stopped delivering to Germany after Brexit, and we forward your parcels to your door in Berlin, Munich, Hamburg or anywhere else in the country — from £23.37 for a 1 kg parcel.
Shop the UK stores that do not deliver to Germany
ASOS
Next
Marks & Spencer
Boots
Argos
Currys
ASOS
Next
Marks & Spencer
Boots
Argos
CurrysHow Does UK to Germany 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 — including the ones that dropped German delivery when the customs border went up.
We receive & consolidate
We photograph every parcel, store it free for 30 days and combine your orders into one optimised shipment.
We ship to Germany
Pick a courier — DPD, UPS or FedEx — with tracking, insurance options and delivery to your door, usually within a week.
Calculate the cost of shipping from UK to Germany
Shipping prices from the UK to Germany
Prices for a 1 kg parcel from our UK warehouse, checked September 2026.
| Courier | Service | Delivery time | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| DPD | Classic | 3–5 working days | £23.37 |
| DPD | Classic European | 3–5 working days | £28.16 |
| UPS | Standard | 4–6 working days | £28.91 |
| UPS | Express Saver | 2–4 working days | £32.05 |
| FedEx | World Express | 1–3 working days | £55.74 |

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
Customs & import duties in Germany
Einfuhrumsatzsteuer on every parcel
Since Brexit a parcel from Great Britain is an import into the EU, so German import VAT (Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) at 19% applies to the goods plus the shipping, with no minimum value. 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. Goods actually made in the UK can still clear at 0% under the EU–UK trade agreement when the seller supplies a statement of origin; anything made elsewhere pays the normal EU rate.
Estimate before you buy
Use our free duty calculator to see the full landed cost — no surprises at delivery.
Duty calculatorDer Zoll charges the import VAT and any duty when the parcel 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.
What imports really cost in Germany?
Worked examples with German import VAT at 19% and EU duty by product category. Value shown as goods + shipping.
| Item | Value + shipping | Customs duty | VAT (19%) | Estimated total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sneakers | €110 + €20 | €0 | €24.70 | €154.70 |
| Laptop | €999 + €25 | €0 | €194.56 | €1,218.56 |
| Skincare set | €60 + €15 | €0 | €14.25 | €89.25 |
| Designer jeans | €200 + €20 | €24 | €46.36 | €290.36 |
Estimates for illustration — exact rates depend on the product category. Estimate your own item →
Popular UK stores German shoppers use Atvido for
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 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.
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 UK to Germany parcel forwarding?
You get a real UK address at our Manchester warehouse, use it at checkout in any British store, and we forward the parcel on to your address in Germany. To the shop it is an ordinary domestic delivery, which puts the retailers that refuse German addresses — or charge heavily for them — back within reach.
Is UK to Germany parcel forwarding legit?
Yes. Forwarding is a completely normal, legal service used by millions of shoppers, and a parcel from Britain to Germany is simply a declared import like any other. As with any provider, check independent reviews rather than relying on a company’s own claims.
What is the best way of shipping from the UK to Germany?
DPD Classic (£23.37) is the cheapest, and UPS Express Saver (£32.05) is the sweet spot if you are in a hurry — two working days for around nine pounds more. The calculator above prices every option for your actual weight and size.
How long does UK to Germany shipping take?
Four to six days door to door for most services: 2–4 working days with UPS Express Saver, 3–5 with DPD Classic, 4–6 with UPS Standard. FedEx World Express can land in 1–3. Customs clearance can add a day.
Will I pay customs fees on parcels from the UK to Germany?
Usually some. Since Brexit, German import VAT at 19% applies to the goods plus shipping on every parcel from Great Britain, with no minimum value. Customs duty only starts above €150 of goods, and UK-made goods can still be duty-free under the EU–UK trade agreement. Couriers normally add a clearance handling fee as well.
How much does UK to Germany parcel forwarding cost?
The UK address itself is free, with no subscription. You pay only when you ship: from £23.37 for a 1 kg parcel, plus £2 + VAT if you want several orders combined into one. Storage is free for the first 30 days.
Can I combine several UK orders into one parcel?
Yes, and on this 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 delivery charge instead of four — and clear customs once rather than four times.
Which UK stores can I shop from Germany?
Any store that delivers within the UK: ASOS, Next, Marks & Spencer, John Lewis, Argos, Currys, Boots, Superdrug and thousands more, including the retailers that quietly dropped German delivery after Brexit. If a store will not take your German card, our Buy For Me service can buy the items for you.
What duty rates apply to UK parcels 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.
Which couriers deliver from the UK to Germany?
DPD, UPS and FedEx all run this route, and the calculator shows each available service with live prices and delivery dates so you can pick your balance of speed and cost.
What if a UK store will not accept my German card?
Some British retailers only accept UK-issued cards. 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
Shipping cost calculator
Compare live courier prices from the UK to Germany for any parcel size and weight.
Check pricesImport duty calculator
Estimate German import VAT and EU customs duty by product category before you buy.
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