Parcel Forwarding Service From US to Australia.
Open a free US address, shop American retailers that do not send to Australia, and we fly your orders to your home in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or anywhere in the country, consolidated into a single shipment.
American retailers that skip Australia
How Does US to Australia Parcel Forwarding Work?
Get your free US address
Set up an account in 30 seconds to get your own address at our Wilmington, Delaware warehouse, with a personal suite number. No paperwork and no monthly fee.
Shop US stores
Use it at checkout in any US store, including the many that will not deliver to Australia or turn down Australian cards.
We receive & consolidate
Arrivals are photographed and kept free for 30 days. Ask us to merge them and we pack everything into one box for the long flight.
We ship to Australia
Your shipment leaves Delaware for your Australian address with tracking included and insurance available if you want it.
Real people handle your parcels
Parcels for Australia are received, inspected, photographed and repacked by our Wilmington team so they survive the long-haul trip. If anything is wrong, a staff member tells you before it ships.
- Every arrival photographed for you
- Packed by hand for long-distance freight
- Human support, even across time zones
Customs & import duties in Australia
Nothing at the border under A$1,000
A parcel worth A$1,000 or less, around US$650, enters Australia with no customs duty or border charges. Most everyday orders fit under this, one of the highest thresholds anywhere, which makes the route simpler than shipping to Canada.
Above A$1,000: AUSFTA can zero the duty
Above the threshold, the Border Force charges 10% GST, an import processing charge and customs duty. Under AUSFTA, the US and Australia free trade agreement, goods made in the United States pay no duty; goods made elsewhere and shipped from the US pay the standard rate, usually 5%.
Estimate before you buy
Check your order in the free duty calculator to see whether it passes A$1,000 and whether AUSFTA applies.
Duty calculatorLow-value parcels pass the border with nothing to pay, because GST on them falls under Australia's low-value imported goods rules rather than customs. The final rate depends on product classification, so these numbers are estimates.
What imports really cost in Australia?
Examples compare the same item with and without AUSFTA above the A$1,000 threshold, using 10% GST. Customs works in Australian dollars at the day's exchange rate.
| Item | Value + shipping | Customs duty | GST (10%) | Estimated total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare set (under A$1,000) | $60 | $0 | $0 | $60 |
| Sneakers (under A$1,000) | $110 | $0 | $0 | $110 |
| Coat (US-made, AUSFTA) | $700 | $0 | $70.00 | $770.00 |
| Coat (made outside the US) | $700 | $35.00 | $73.50 | $808.50 |
Sample figures. Rates depend on the product and its country of manufacture. Estimate your own item →
Popular US stores Australian 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
- Hot Topic
- Pokémon Center
What cannot be shipped from the US to Australia?
Australian biosecurity and customs rules are strict. The items most often stopped:
- Nicotine vapes without an import licence or prescription
- Food, seeds and plant material
- Animal products such as feathers, bones and raw hides
- Firearms, replica guns and weapons
- Counterfeit goods
- Spare lithium batteries, aerosols and flammable liquids
Ask support about any item you are unsure of before ordering, and we will confirm.
What our customers say
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“A very reliable, very fast company with great prices — the communication is excellent, too! It is always a great pleasure dealing with Atvido.”
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“Staff was fast to respond to all my messages and delivery was good. Highly recommend.”
RyanFrequently asked questions
What is US to Australia parcel forwarding?
It gives you a US address at our Wilmington, Delaware warehouse. American shops deliver to it as a domestic order, and we ship the parcel on to your address in Australia. That gives you access to retailers that will not send parcels this far.
Is US to Australia parcel forwarding legit?
Yes. It is legal and very common, and each parcel is declared to the Australian Border Force as an ordinary import. Look at independent reviews of any forwarder rather than what it says about itself.
Will I pay customs duty on parcels from the US to Australia?
Usually not. A parcel worth A$1,000 or less, about US$650, clears with no duty or border charges, which covers most orders. Above that, the Border Force collects 10% GST and an import processing charge, plus duty on goods not made in the US.
What is AUSFTA and how do I get the duty-free rate?
AUSFTA is the US and Australia free trade agreement, in force since 2005. It removes duty on goods made in the United States when origin can be shown. A US store selling an item made in Asia does not qualify, so standard duty applies to it, but only above A$1,000.
How much does US to Australia parcel forwarding cost?
The US address is free, there is no subscription, and storage is free for 30 days. Shipping depends on weight, size and service; a 1 kg parcel currently starts at about $81.79, and the shipping calculator prices your exact parcel.
Which US stores can I shop from Australia?
Any shop that ships within the US, including Amazon, Walmart, Target, Macy's, Nordstrom, Best Buy and Sephora, often with sizes, colours and sales you cannot get in Australia. If your Australian card is refused, Buy For Me lets us purchase for you.
Can I combine several US orders into one parcel?
Yes, and it saves the most on a route this long. Air freight is the main cost to Australia, so paying it once beats any saving from splitting parcels, and charges only start above A$1,000 anyway. Parcels wait free for 30 days.
How long does US to Australia shipping take?
Allow more time than for a domestic order: usually under two weeks with an express service, longer with economy air. Delivery estimates for each service are shown before you pay.
What cannot be shipped from the US to Australia?
Standard air freight restrictions apply, and Australia's biosecurity rules are stricter than most: no food, seeds, plants or animal products, and no loose batteries, aerosols or flammable liquids. Check with us before buying anything you are unsure about.
Do I pay US sales tax on my order?
Delaware, where our warehouse is located, has no state sales tax, so orders shipped to your suite there are normally not taxed at checkout as they would be in most states. The retailer makes the final decision, but the address is in a state with no sales tax.
What if a US store will not accept my Australian card?
Many US retailers accept only American cards or a US billing address. With Buy For Me, you list what you want, we pay using our US payment details, and the items are forwarded to Australia like any other parcel.
Before you order
Buy For Me service
US store declining your Australian card? We buy the item and forward it to you.
See how it worksImport duty calculator
Estimate GST and duty, with or without AUSFTA, before you buy.
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