Parcel Forwarding from the UK to the United States
IMPORTANT NOTICE — US CUSTOMS CHARGES NOW APPLY TO ALL SHIPMENTS
Due to recent changes in US import regulations, all parcels shipped from the UK to the United States are now subject to customs duties and import charges — regardless of value. There is no longer a duty-free threshold for parcels entering the USA from the UK.
Here is how this affects your shipment with Send2Hub:
Step 1 — You pay for your shipment as normal through your Send2Hub account.
Step 2 — After payment, you will receive a separate notification with the calculated US customs charge for your specific shipment.
Step 3 — Your parcel will be dispatched to the USA once the additional customs charge has been paid.
Estimated customs charge: approximately 15% of the declared goods value. The exact amount depends on the type of goods, declared value and applicable US tariff classification. This charge is collected upfront to ensure your parcel clears US customs without delay or being held at the border.
If you have any questions about the customs charge for your specific shipment, please contact us via send2hub.com/contact-us before requesting your shipment.
Shop Any UK Retailer and Ship to the USA
The USA is one of Send2Hub's most popular forwarding destinations — with a huge community of British expats, Anglophiles and American shoppers who love UK brands that are either unavailable in the US or significantly cheaper when purchased directly from UK retailers. Send2Hub gives you a real UK delivery address at our secure warehouse in Stoke-on-Trent. Shop any UK retailer, consolidate your purchases and we forward everything to your address in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Miami or anywhere across the United States.
Your free Send2Hub UK address gives you access to the full range of UK online retail — including stores that do not offer direct shipping to the USA. Popular UK brands that Send2Hub customers in the USA regularly shop include Marks and Spencer, Boots, ASOS, Next, The Body Shop, Barbour, Hunter, Burberry, Ted Baker, Fortnum and Mason, John Lewis, Amazon UK and many more. Use your Send2Hub address at checkout as you would any UK delivery address — your parcel arrives at our warehouse, is automatically photographed, weighed and measured on arrival, and full details appear in your real-time account dashboard immediately.
Save money with parcel consolidation. Hold multiple UK purchases in free temporary storage and combine them into a single outbound shipment before forwarding to the USA. Consolidation typically reduces international shipping costs by 40-60% — one shipment, one customs declaration, one customs charge. Learn more on our parcel consolidation page.
If a UK retailer does not accept your US payment card or does not offer international checkout, our Shop & Ship service can purchase items on your behalf.
For Businesses — UK Returns Address for US Sellers
If you sell on Amazon UK, eBay UK, Shopify or any other UK marketplace from the United States, a UK returns address is essential for maintaining competitive seller ratings and meeting marketplace requirements. Send2Hub provides a professional UK returns address at our Stoke-on-Trent warehouse. Every return is automatically received, photographed and inspected on arrival — with full condition details and images in your real-time account dashboard the same day. Returns can be held in free temporary storage for consolidation before being re-shipped back to the USA. Learn more on our e-commerce returns management page.
USA Customs and Import Information
US customs is administered by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) under the Department of Homeland Security. Following significant changes to US trade policy, all parcels entering the United States from the UK are now subject to import duties and customs processing fees regardless of value.
End of the $800 De Minimis Exemption
The United States previously allowed shipments valued under $800 to enter duty-free under the Section 321 de minimis rule. This exemption was suspended in August 2025 and now all parcels entering the USA — regardless of value — are subject to import duties, customs clearance and administrative charges. Every shipment requires accurate product descriptions, HS tariff codes and declared values.
Import Duty Rates for UK Goods
UK-origin goods are currently subject to a 10% baseline US import tariff under current US trade policy. Additional customs processing fees also apply. The combined effective charge for most UK consumer goods forwarded via Send2Hub is approximately 15% of the declared goods value — which is why we collect this charge upfront to ensure smooth customs clearance. Rates may vary depending on the product category and its HS tariff classification. Use our worldwide customs duty estimator for a general indication.
Required Documentation
All shipments to the USA now require accurate customs export documentation including a commercial invoice with full item descriptions, HS tariff codes, declared values and country of origin, a packing list and an air waybill. Send2Hub prepares all standard customs export documentation for every outbound shipment. Accurate and complete documentation is essential — CBP actively reviews imported parcels and incomplete or inaccurate data can result in customs holds or returns.
CPSC eFiling — New Requirement from 8 July 2026
From 8 July 2026, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) requires mandatory electronic filing (eFiling) of product safety certificate data for regulated consumer goods entering the United States. This applies in addition to standard customs documentation.
Products that may be affected include children's toys, children's clothing and footwear, imitation jewellery, children's furniture, bicycles, bicycle helmets, lighters and other regulated consumer products.
If your shipment contains regulated products, you must provide one of the following on your customs invoice:
Option 1 — CPSC Product Registry: If your product is registered, provide the Product ID, Certifier ID and Version ID.
Option 2 — Full certificate data: Product ID (SKU, model number or GTIN), applicable CPSC rule or regulation, date and place of manufacture, date of most recent compliance test, testing laboratory information and records keeper contact details.
Option 3 — Disclaimer: If your HTS code is flagged but the product is not subject to CPSC certification, include the correct disclaimer code and intended-use code.
Missing or incomplete CPSC data may result in clearance delays, shipment holds, additional fees or return of goods. This requirement does not create new safety or testing obligations — it changes how existing certificate information is submitted. Please review your products and HTS codes before shipping. Questions? Contact our team.
Restricted and Prohibited Items
The USA restricts or prohibits the import of weapons and firearms, controlled substances, certain food and agricultural products, counterfeit goods, items infringing intellectual property rights and goods not meeting US safety standards. Visit our prohibited and restricted items page for full details.
Delivery Times from UK to USA
DHL Express: 2-4 business days — fastest available with full door-to-door tracking across the USA.
FedEx International Priority: 2-4 business days — reliable express with comprehensive tracking.
UPS Worldwide Express: 3-5 business days — strong for business shipments with detailed tracking.
Parcelforce Worldwide: 5-8 business days — cost-effective for heavier consolidated shipments.
All transit times exclude customs clearance. Please allow additional time for customs processing. Use our shipping cost calculator to compare live rates across all available carriers.
Frequently Asked Questions — UK to USA Shipping
Why do I now have to pay customs charges on shipments to the USA?
The USA suspended its $800 de minimis duty-free threshold in August 2025. All parcels entering the United States from the UK — regardless of value — are now subject to import duties and customs processing fees. Send2Hub collects the estimated customs charge upfront to ensure your parcel clears US customs without delay.
How much will the US customs charge be?
The estimated customs charge is approximately 15% of the declared goods value. The exact amount depends on the product type and its HS tariff classification. You will receive a specific customs charge notification after paying for your shipment. Your parcel will be dispatched once this charge is paid.
Can I shop UK retailers that don't ship to the USA?
Yes. Your free Send2Hub UK address gives you access to any UK retailer — including those that only ship domestically within the UK. Use your Send2Hub address at checkout, your parcel arrives at our warehouse and we forward it to the USA. If a UK retailer does not accept your US payment card, our Shop & Ship service can purchase items on your behalf.
Does consolidating parcels reduce the customs charge?
Consolidation significantly reduces your shipping costs — typically 40-60%. For US customs, one consolidated shipment means one customs declaration and one set of administrative fees rather than multiple separate charges on individual parcels. The customs duty itself is based on the declared goods value. Free storage: 30 days Individual, 45 days Business, 60 days Premium.
Which carriers does Send2Hub use for shipping to the USA?
We ship to the USA via DHL, FedEx, UPS and Parcelforce. DHL and FedEx offer the fastest and most comprehensive US coverage. Compare rates and transit times using our shipping cost calculator.
Questions about US customs charges or your shipment? Get in touch with our team before placing your order.