Ship to the UK from the USA
Forwardme gives you a real US street address in tax-free Delaware so you can shop any American store and ship directly to the United Kingdom with DHL, FedEx, and UPS. Plus, your Forwardme account includes US, UK, and Turkey addresses — all in one.
Your Forwardme Warehouse Addresses
Real physical street addresses — not PO Boxes. Ship from the US or Turkey to 220+ countries.
US Warehouse
604 Carson Dr.
Bear, DE 19701
United States
Your personal suite number is assigned when you sign up.
Turkey Warehouse
Değirmendere Merkez Mah Cumhuriyet Cad. Hasdayı Sitesi B2 Blok Kat 4 No 24
Gölcük, Kocaeli
Turkey
Your suite number is a unique identifier visible only in your account.
Tax-Free Delaware — 0% US Sales Tax
Your Forwardme address is in Delaware, one of five US states with zero sales tax. That means every purchase shipped to your address is completely tax-free.
Save 5–10% on every purchase with a tax-free Delaware address.
How Package Forwarding to United Kingdom Works
Shop from any US store and get your packages delivered worldwide in four simple steps.
Shop at Any US Store
Use your Forwardme address as the shipping destination when shopping at Amazon, Nike, Apple, or any US retailer. Pay 0% sales tax thanks to Delaware.
We Receive & Consolidate
When packages arrive at our warehouse, we photograph and weigh them. Consolidate multiple packages into one shipment to save up to 80% on shipping.
Ship to the UK
Choose your preferred carrier — DHL, FedEx, or UPS — compare rates, and we ship your package to the United Kingdom with full real-time tracking.
Shipping Options & Rates: USA to United Kingdom
Compare express and economy shipping options to find the best fit for your needs.
Express Shipping
Fastest door-to-door delivery with full tracking and priority handling.
- DHL Express, FedEx International Priority, UPS Worldwide Express
- 2–5 business days delivery
- Full real-time tracking
- Insurance available
Economy Shipping
Budget-friendly option for non-urgent shipments with reliable delivery.
- USPS Priority Mail International, FedEx International Economy
- 7–14 business days delivery
- Full real-time tracking
- Insurance available
United Kingdom Customs, VAT & Import Duties Guide
Imports valued under £135 are exempt from VAT.
VAT Rate
20%
De Minimis Threshold
£135
~$170 USD
Duty-Free Categories
- Goods with intrinsic value under £135 (duty-free, but VAT still applies)
- Books, newspapers, and periodicals
- Most US-origin goods under UK–US trade terms (reduced or zero duty on many categories)
- Personal gifts valued under £39 (exempt from both duty and VAT)
Restricted Items
- Firearms, weapons, and ammunition
- Certain food products (meat, dairy, and animal products without valid health certificates)
- Plants and seeds without phytosanitary certificates
- Prescription medication without a valid UK prescription
- Counterfeit or pirated goods
- Certain chemicals and hazardous materials
Import Cost Examples
| Item | US Price | Shipping | CIF () | Tax Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Running shoes | $120 | $30 | ~£118 | None (under threshold) |
| Laptop | $1,299 | $50 | ~£1,065 | ~£213 (20% VAT) + potential duty |
| Skincare set | $65 | $20 | ~£67 | None (under threshold) |
| Designer handbag | $350 | $30 | ~£300 | ~£60 (20% VAT) + ~£14 (4.7% duty) |
CIF = Cost + Insurance + Freight. Values are approximate.
20% VAT on All Imports
The UK charges 20% VAT on virtually all imported goods, regardless of value. Unlike countries with a full tax-free threshold, the £135 de minimis only exempts you from customs duty — VAT is always payable. For goods under £135, the sender or marketplace is expected to collect VAT at point of sale. For goods forwarded through Forwardme, HMRC typically collects VAT on delivery.
How VAT Works for Forwarded Packages
When you use a package forwarder, US stores don't collect UK VAT at checkout. Instead, the carrier (DHL, FedEx, UPS) will pay import VAT and duty on your behalf and charge you a small admin fee before delivery. This is normal and expected — budget for 20% VAT plus the carrier's handling fee (typically £8–12) on every shipment.
De Minimis Reform Coming in 2029
The UK government has announced plans to remove the £135 duty-free de minimis threshold by 2029, meaning customs duty will apply to all imports regardless of value. This change is designed to level the playing field between domestic and overseas sellers. Until 2029, you can still enjoy duty-free imports on goods valued under £135, though 20% VAT still applies.
Popular US Stores for United Kingdom Shoppers
Shop from these popular US retailers and ship directly to United Kingdom.
Fashion & Luxury
Electronics & Tech
Beauty & Skincare
Home & Lifestyle
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Why Choose Forwardme?
What Our United Kingdom Customers Say
Real experiences from shoppers in United Kingdom who use ForwardMe to ship from the USA.
What sold me on ForwardMe was the 3-in-1 address deal — I get a US address for American brands, plus UK and Turkey addresses. I bought trainers from a US-only Nike collab, kept it under £135 to avoid duty, and it arrived in London in 3 days via DHL. The consolidation feature saved me a fortune on shipping.
180,000+ shoppers trust ForwardMe worldwide
Packages arrive in under 10 days
Frequently Asked Questions
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