Parcel Forwarding Service From UK to Germany.
Take a free UK address, buy from British shops that stopped sending to Germany after Brexit, and we deliver to your home in Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne or any other German town. 1 kg parcels start at £23.37.
British shops that stopped shipping to Germany
How Does UK to Germany Parcel Forwarding Work?
Get your free UK address
An account takes 30 seconds to set up and comes with your own address at our Manchester warehouse, marked with a personal suite code.
Shop UK stores
Check out on UK websites with that address, including retailers that ended German delivery when the customs border was introduced.
We receive & consolidate
Arrivals are photographed and stored without charge for 30 days, and we can pack all your orders into a single box.
We ship to Germany
Ship with DPD, UPS or FedEx, each tracked and with optional insurance. Most German addresses are reached within a week.
Calculate the cost of shipping from UK to Germany
Shipping prices from the UK to Germany
Prices for 1 kg from our Manchester warehouse to Germany, 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
Every order for Germany is unpacked, checked, photographed and repacked by Atvido staff in Manchester. If there is a problem with an item, they contact you before it is sent.
- Arrival photos in your account
- Manual repacking and consolidation
- Quick help from our own team
Customs & import duties in Germany
Einfuhrumsatzsteuer on every parcel
After Brexit, a parcel from Great Britain counts as an EU import, so German import VAT (Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) of 19% applies to goods and shipping at any value. Books, food and some other items qualify for 7%.
Small parcels are no longer duty-free
The EU scrapped its €150 duty exemption on 1 July 2026, so duty can now apply to inexpensive parcels too. Goods made in the UK still clear at 0% under the EU–UK trade agreement when the seller declares the origin; other goods pay the standard EU tariff.
Estimate before you buy
Check the free duty calculator to see import VAT and duty for your order before you commit.
Duty calculatorGerman customs (Zoll) collect the import VAT and any duty on arrival, and the courier usually adds a handling fee for clearing the parcel. These numbers are estimates; the duty calculator gives a precise figure before you buy.
What imports really cost in Germany?
Examples use German import VAT at 19% and the EU duty rate for each product category, based on goods plus 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 |
Shown for illustration. Actual rates depend on how the product is classified. 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?
German and EU law prohibit or restrict a range of goods. The most frequent ones:
- Fireworks and other pyrotechnics
- Knives and weapons banned under German weapons law
- Medicines and supplements beyond personal-use amounts
- Counterfeit goods
- Meat and dairy from outside the EU
- Loose lithium batteries, aerosols and flammable liquids
Not certain an item is allowed into Germany? Ask support first and we will confirm.
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 Germany parcel forwarding?
We provide a UK address at our Manchester warehouse for use on British websites. The shop ships to it as a UK order, and we forward the parcel to your address in Germany. Retailers that block German addresses or charge too much to ship there become usable again.
Is UK to Germany parcel forwarding legit?
Yes. Forwarding is a legal service used by millions of people, and a parcel from Britain to Germany is cleared as an ordinary declared import. Base your choice of forwarder on independent reviews, not on its own marketing.
What is the best way of shipping from the UK to Germany?
DPD Classic at £23.37 is the cheapest. If you need it faster, UPS Express Saver at £32.05 arrives in about two working days for roughly nine pounds more. The calculator above prices all options for your parcel.
How long does UK to Germany shipping take?
Most services take four to six days door to door: UPS Express Saver 2 to 4 working days, DPD Classic 3 to 5, UPS Standard 4 to 6. FedEx World Express can deliver in 1 to 3. Clearance may add a day.
Will I pay customs fees on parcels from the UK to Germany?
Usually, yes. German import VAT at 19% is due on goods plus shipping for every parcel from Great Britain. Since July 2026 low-value parcels can also carry EU duty, while UK-made goods with an origin statement stay duty-free. The courier normally charges a clearance fee too.
How much does UK to Germany parcel forwarding cost?
There is no charge for the UK address and no subscription. Shipping starts at £23.37 for 1 kg, and consolidating several orders adds £2 + VAT. Storage is free for the first 30 days.
Can I combine several UK orders into one parcel?
Yes, and that is where you save on this route. We hold your parcels free for 30 days and ship them as one, so you pay a single delivery fee and the Zoll processes one import instead of four.
Which UK stores can I shop from Germany?
Any shop that delivers within the UK, including ASOS, Next, Marks & Spencer, John Lewis, Argos, Currys, Boots and Superdrug, and the many that quietly stopped shipping to Germany after Brexit. If your German card is refused, Buy For Me lets us buy for you.
What duty rates apply to UK parcels in Germany?
Standard EU rates apply: about 12% for most clothing, 8% to 17% for footwear and 0% for most computers and phones under the EU information technology rules. Since July 2026, parcels under €150 are no longer exempt. The duty calculator gives the rate per category.
Which couriers deliver from the UK to Germany?
DPD, UPS and FedEx serve this route. In the calculator you can compare their live prices and expected delivery dates and pick what suits you.
What if a UK store will not accept my German card?
Some UK shops only accept British cards. Use Buy For Me: send us what you want, we pay with our own UK details, and the order is forwarded to Germany as usual.
Before you order
Shipping cost calculator
Compare DPD, UPS and FedEx prices to Germany live for any parcel size.
Check pricesImport duty calculator
Estimate Einfuhrumsatzsteuer and EU duty per product type before buying.
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