Global Shopaholics is a US package forwarding service for shoppers in Germany. You get a free, tax-free US address for Germany and shop US stores as if you lived there, while we forward your purchases internationally. Every parcel is checked in and photographed, and you can combine several orders into one box to lower the cost before we ship to Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and the rest of Germany.
New to forwarding? Read how our US package forwarding service works, or check prices in the shipping calculator for Germany.
For a clear overview of the cost of shipping from the USA to Germany, see our Germany shipping guide.
Germany is in the EU, so since July 1, 2021, import VAT has applied to every commercial parcel from the USA, whatever its value; there is no longer a low-value VAT exemption. Import duty in Germany now applies to low-value parcels too: since 1 July 2026, the EU no longer waives duty on parcels worth €150 or less, and a temporary €3 duty per item category applies to many low-value e-commerce parcels. Above €150, duty is charged at the EU tariff rate for each product. Duties and taxes are not included in our shipping rates.
Extra charges apply to perfume. Lithium batteries, aerosols and liquids need special handling. Items banned by the carrier or by customs in Germany can't be shipped; see our FAQs for prohibited items or read how it works.
Delivery from the USA to Germany takes 3 to 15 days, depending on the carrier service you choose: DHL, FedEx, UPS or USPS, all with tracking. Standard processing takes 4–5 working days once you request shipment. The cheapest shipping to Germany comes from consolidation: ship several US orders together in one box. For heavier orders, we act as your freight forwarder from the US to Germany, and express air services are often simpler than booking air freight to Germany. We deliver to Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Cologne, Stuttgart and Düsseldorf.
Free storage is 30 days on Basic, 180 on Premium (US$9.99/month) and 210 on Business (US$14.99/month), and paid plans earn 2% or 3% cashback. Get an instant quote in the shipping calculator for Germany or compare our subscription plans.
Popular orders to Germany include US-only fashion labels, sneakers, electronics and outlet deals. Where a store won't ship to Germany, your US address fills the gap. If a store won't accept your card, our Assisted Purchase team can buy it for you. See our guide to shopping Amazon from Germany.
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If a US store won’t accept your card or won’t ship to a forwarding address, our Assisted Purchase team buys the item for you and ships it to Germany with your other parcels.
Request help: Submit the item details and any preferences in your account so our team can review availability and basic requirements.
Confirm the order details: We confirm key information like price, quantity, and destination preferences before moving forward.
We place the order: Once approved, we complete the purchase and have it delivered to your US address with Global Shopaholics.
Ship to Germany: After arrival, you choose services and shipping options, then dispatch when you are ready.
Request help: Submit the item details and any preferences in your account so our team can review availability and basic requirements.
Confirm the order details: We confirm key information like price, quantity, and destination preferences before moving forward.
We place the order: Once approved, we complete the purchase and have it delivered to your US address with Global Shopaholics.
Ship to Germany: After arrival, you choose services and shipping options, then dispatch when you are ready.
