Parcel Forwarding Service From US to UK.
Get a free US shipping address, shop the American stores that do not deliver to Britain, and we forward your parcels to your door in London, Manchester, Glasgow or anywhere else in the UK — from £24.00 for a parcel up to 2 kg.
Shop the US stores that do not deliver to the UK
How Does US to UK Parcel Forwarding Work?
Get your free US address
Sign up in 30 seconds and receive a personal shipping address at our Wilmington, Delaware warehouse with your own suite number. No documents, no monthly fee.
Shop US stores
Use your Atvido address at checkout in any American store — including the many that will not ship to the UK or refuse a British 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 UK
We hand the parcel to FedEx with tracking and insurance options, and it reaches your door in about five working days.
Calculate the cost of shipping from the US to the UK
Shipping costs from the US to the UK
One service runs this route, FedEx World Economy, priced in weight bands rather than per kilo. Checked September 2026 — use the calculator above for your exact parcel.
| Courier | Service | Delivery time | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| FedEx | World Economy · up to 2 kg | 5 working days | £24.00 |
| FedEx | World Economy · 3–5 kg | 5 working days | £36.00 |
| FedEx | World Economy · 6–10 kg | 5 working days | £58.00 |
Real people handle your parcels
Your order is received, checked, photographed and packed by our own warehouse team before it travels to the UK. 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 UK
UK VAT on every parcel
Import VAT at 20% applies to the goods plus the shipping, whatever the parcel is worth. Books, children’s clothing and most food are zero-rated, so they arrive with nothing to pay.
Duty only above £135
Customs duty starts once the goods alone are worth more than £135, shipping excluded. There is no US–UK trade agreement to waive it, so the UK Global Tariff applies: around 12% on clothing, 8–17% on footwear, and 0% on most computers and phones.
Estimate before you buy
Use our free duty calculator to see the full landed cost — no surprises at delivery.
Duty calculatorThe courier clears the parcel and collects the VAT and any duty before delivery, usually adding its own handling fee. Figures here are our current best estimate — the duty calculator gives you a number before you buy.
What imports really cost in the UK?
Worked examples with UK import VAT at 20% and the UK Global Tariff by product category. Value shown as goods + shipping.
| Item | Value + shipping | Customs duty | VAT (20%) | Estimated total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sneakers | £110 + £20 | £0 | £26.00 | £156.00 |
| Laptop | £999 + £25 | £0 | £204.80 | £1,228.80 |
| Skincare set | £60 + £15 | £0 | £15.00 | £90.00 |
| Designer jeans | £200 + £20 | £24 | £48.80 | £292.80 |
Estimates for illustration — exact rates depend on the product category. Estimate your own item →
Popular US stores UK 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 the UK?
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.”
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 UK parcel forwarding?
You get a real US address at our Wilmington, Delaware warehouse, use it at checkout in any American store, and we forward the parcel on to your address in the UK. To the shop it is an ordinary domestic delivery, which opens up the American retailers that will not ship to Britain.
Is US to UK parcel forwarding legit?
Yes. Forwarding is a completely normal, legal service used by millions of shoppers, and your parcel is declared to UK customs like any other import. 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 US to the UK?
One service runs this route with us: FedEx World Economy, which reaches the UK in about five working days from £24.00 for a parcel up to 2 kg. The calculator above prices your exact weight and size.
How long does US to UK shipping take?
About five working days door to door, a week in calendar terms. Customs clearance is handled by the courier and rarely adds more than a day.
Will I pay customs fees on parcels from the US to the UK?
Usually some. Import VAT at 20% applies to the goods plus shipping whatever the value, and customs duty starts above £135 of goods. There is no US–UK trade deal to waive that duty, so the UK Global Tariff applies. Books and children’s clothes are zero-rated for VAT.
How much does US to UK parcel forwarding cost?
The US address itself is free, with no subscription. You pay only when you ship: £24.00 up to 2 kg, £36.00 to 5 kg and £58.00 to 10 kg, plus £2 + VAT if you want several orders combined into one. Storage is free for the first 30 days.
Can I combine several US orders into one parcel?
Yes, and the weight bands on this route reward it: four separate small parcels cost £24.00 each, while the same goods combined into one 5 kg parcel cost £36.00 in total. We hold parcels free for 30 days so you can shop at your own pace.
Which US stores can I shop from the UK?
Any store that delivers within the United States: Amazon, Walmart, Target, Macy's, Nordstrom, Best Buy, Sephora and thousands more. If a store will not take your UK card, our Buy For Me service can buy the items for you.
What duty rates apply to US parcels in the UK?
Only above £135 of goods. Clothing is typically 12%, footwear 8–17%, and most computers and phones are 0%. Our duty calculator applies the right rate per category before you buy.
Which couriers deliver from the US to the UK?
FedEx World Economy runs this route for us, clearing customs and delivering to your door in about five working days. The calculator shows live prices for your parcel.
What if a US store will not accept my UK card?
Plenty of American retailers only accept US-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.
Do I pay US sales tax as well as UK import VAT?
Usually not. US sales tax is based on the delivery address, and Delaware, where our warehouse is, has no sales tax, so orders sent to your Atvido address are normally tax-free at checkout. UK import charges still apply when the parcel arrives
Before you order
Shipping cost calculator
Compare live courier prices from the US to the UK for any parcel size and weight.
Check pricesImport duty calculator
Estimate UK import VAT and customs duty by product category before you buy.
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