Parcel Forwarding Service From US to UK.
Sign up for a free US address, buy from American stores that will not ship to Britain, and we deliver to your door in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Cardiff or anywhere else in the UK. Parcels up to 2 kg cost £24.00.
American stores that will not ship to the UK
How Does US to UK Parcel Forwarding Work?
Get your free US address
Registration takes 30 seconds and gives you a private address at our Wilmington, Delaware warehouse with your own suite number. There are no documents to upload and no monthly fee.
Shop US stores
Enter that address at checkout in any US store, including those that block UK delivery or decline British cards.
We receive & consolidate
Each parcel is photographed when it arrives, held free for 30 days, and combined with your other orders when you ask.
We ship to the UK
FedEx carries the parcel to the UK with full tracking and optional insurance, and it reaches your door in around five working days.
Calculate the cost of shipping from the US to the UK
Shipping costs from the US to the UK
This route runs on FedEx World Economy, priced by weight band rather than per kilo. Checked September 2026; the calculator above prices 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
Our team in Wilmington receives, checks, photographs and packs every order before it flies to the UK. If an item looks wrong, a staff member contacts you instead of an automated notice.
- Arrival photos for each order
- Parcels merged by our warehouse staff
- Support that replies in hours, not days
Customs & import duties in the UK
UK VAT on every parcel
UK import VAT of 20% is charged on the goods and the shipping cost, at any parcel value. Books, children's clothing and most food are zero-rated and arrive with no VAT due.
Duty only above £135
Duty applies once the goods themselves are worth over £135, not counting shipping. No trade agreement removes it for most US consumer goods, so the UK Global Tariff is used: about 12% for clothing, 8% to 17% for footwear and 0% for most computers and phones.
Estimate before you buy
Run your order through the free duty calculator to see the VAT and duty you will owe in the UK.
Duty calculatorFedEx clears the parcel and collects VAT and any duty before delivery, normally with a handling fee of its own. These numbers are estimates; the duty calculator gives an exact figure before you buy.
What imports really cost in the UK?
Calculations apply 20% UK import VAT and the UK Global Tariff for each product type, on the value of goods plus 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 |
Illustrative only. The rate that applies depends on the product classification. 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?
UK customs bans or restricts certain imports. The items that cause the most problems:
- Controlled drugs, including CBD containing THC
- Pepper spray, stun guns and other prohibited weapons
- Flick knives, knuckledusters and replica guns
- Meat and dairy products from the US
- Counterfeit goods
- Electrical goods without UKCA or CE marking
Check with support before you buy anything you are unsure about. A team member will reply.
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?
We give you a US address at our Wilmington, Delaware warehouse. You use it to order from American stores, they ship to it as a domestic delivery, and we send the parcel on to your UK address. That opens up US retailers that refuse to ship to Britain.
Is US to UK parcel forwarding legit?
Yes. It is a legal service used by a very large number of online shoppers, and every parcel is declared to HMRC as a normal import. Before choosing any forwarder, read independent reviews rather than trusting its own claims.
What is the best way of shipping from the US to the UK?
We run this route with one service, FedEx World Economy. It delivers in about five working days and costs £24.00 for a parcel up to 2 kg. Use the calculator above for your exact weight and size.
How long does US to UK shipping take?
Around five working days door to door, or about a week in calendar days. FedEx handles customs clearance, which seldom adds more than a day.
Will I pay customs fees on parcels from the US to the UK?
In most cases. UK import VAT at 20% applies to goods plus shipping at any value, and duty starts once the goods exceed £135. No trade deal waives that duty for most US consumer goods, so the UK Global Tariff applies. Books and children's clothes carry 0% VAT.
How much does US to UK parcel forwarding cost?
The US address is free and has no subscription. Shipping costs £24.00 up to 2 kg, £36.00 up to 5 kg and £58.00 up to 10 kg, plus £2 + VAT to consolidate orders. Storage is free for 30 days.
Can I combine several US orders into one parcel?
Yes, and the weight bands make it worthwhile. Four small parcels sent separately cost £24.00 each, while the same items packed into one 5 kg parcel cost £36.00 in total. Storage is free for 30 days, so you can collect orders over a few weeks.
Which US stores can I shop from the UK?
Any shop that ships within the US, for example Amazon, Walmart, Target, Macy's, Nordstrom, Best Buy and Sephora. If your UK card is declined, our Buy For Me service can make the purchase for you.
What duty rates apply to US parcels in the UK?
Duty only applies once the goods are worth more than £135. Typical rates are 12% for clothing, 8% to 17% for footwear and 0% for most computers and phones. The duty calculator shows the right rate for each category.
Which couriers deliver from the US to the UK?
We use FedEx World Economy for this route. FedEx clears UK customs and delivers to your door in about five working days, and the calculator shows the live price for your parcel.
What if a US store will not accept my UK card?
Many US retailers accept only cards issued in the United States. With Buy For Me, you send us the items you want, we pay with our US payment details, and the order is forwarded to the UK like any other parcel.
Do I pay US sales tax as well as UK import VAT?
Usually not. US sales tax depends on the delivery address, and Delaware, where our warehouse is, has no sales tax, so orders to your Atvido address are normally not taxed at checkout. UK import charges still apply on arrival.
Before you order
Shipping cost calculator
Get a live FedEx price from our US warehouse to the UK for your parcel.
Check pricesImport duty calculator
Estimate UK import VAT and duty for each item category ahead of purchase.
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