Many US retailers, including Target, do not ship to UK addresses. With Global Shopaholics you can still buy from the US and ship to the United Kingdom: sign up for a free, tax-free US address for the UK at our Delaware warehouse, shop in the USA and use that US shipping address at checkout on any US site. We receive, photograph and store your parcels, so buying US products in the UK works just like shopping at home.
When you are ready, our parcel forwarding from the USA to the UK combines your orders into one box and ships it with DHL, FedEx, UPS or USPS to London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Belfast or any UK postcode. New to UK parcel forwarding? Read how our US package forwarding service works, or check prices in the shipping calculator for the United Kingdom.
When you buy from the USA and ship to the UK, the value of your parcel decides how VAT and duty work. The standard UK VAT rate is 20%. For import VAT on US parcels under £135 (consignments worth £135 or less), the seller must charge VAT at the point of sale, so it is usually already in the price you paid, and non-excise goods at this value have no Customs Duty to pay. Above £135, you pay import VAT, plus any duty that applies, to the delivery company before delivery or when you collect. Gifts worth £39 or less are not charged VAT. HMRC explains the rules in its guide to tax and duty on goods sent from abroad. Customs duties and taxes are not included in our shipping rates.
As a guide, a 2 lb parcel to the UK costs from USD 36.16 and a 5 lb parcel from USD 50.43 (FedEx International Connect Plus) at the time of writing. Rates change, so check the shipping calculator for a current quote.
Extra charges apply to perfume. Lithium batteries, aerosols and liquids need special handling. Items banned by the carrier or by customs in the UK can't be shipped; see our FAQs for prohibited items or read how it works.
Delivery time depends on the shipping option you choose: DHL, FedEx, UPS or USPS, all with tracking. Compare the options for your parcel in the shipping calculator. Standard processing takes 4–5 working days once you request shipment. To keep package forwarding from the US to the UK cost-effective, let several orders arrive at your Delaware address and ship them together in one box. For large or heavy items, our courier service is a simple alternative to freight to the UK. We deliver to London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Edinburgh and Bristol.
Free storage time depends on your plan, so you can collect orders from several US stores before you ship. Get a quote in the shipping calculator for the United Kingdom or compare our subscription plans.
UK shoppers most often ask us about Target, Ulta Beauty, Bath & Body Works, Victoria's Secret, Abercrombie, Costco bulk buys, US-only sneakers and electronics. If a store won't accept your card, our Assisted Purchase team can buy it for you. See our guide to shopping Amazon from the UK.
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