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Send a Parcel to the USA
Ship to the USA from the UK with Parcel2Go from £13.12
Ship to the USA with Parcel2Go
Our Services and Postage to America
Parcel2Go offers affordable shipping to the USA, with tracked delivery services starting from just £13.12. Parcels can be sent to all 50 states, including destinations such as New York, California, Florida, and Mississippi.
Customers can choose between express delivery services, delivering parcels in as little as 1–3 working days, or economy services for more cost-effective shipping. Parcel2Go provides flexible options, including door-to-door collection services and drop off points across the UK for added convenience. In addition, both small and large parcels can be shipped to any location in the United States.
Before Sending a Parcel to the USA
Parcel2Go provides comprehensive assistance with customs documentation for shipments to the USA. However, customers should check the US Customs Website to make sure you’re not sending any prohibited items. US regulations are updated frequently so you should always check even if you’ve sent a parcel to the USA before.
Verifying customs requirements helps to prevent delays or returns. To minimise transit times, customers should avoid sending parcels on Saturdays, Sundays, and US public holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Independence Day, when courier services may be limited.
Find the Cheapest Parcel Delivery to the USA
Parcel2Go allows customers to compare trusted courier services and secure the cheapest parcel delivery to the USA. Use the quick quote tool to find the best available rates based on parcel size, weight, delivery speed, as well as collection or drop off preferences. At Parcel2Go, we won't be beaten on price with our Lowest Price Guarantee.
Business Shipping to the USA
Parcel2Go offers cost-effective shipping solutions for businesses sending parcels from the UK to the USA with Customs documentation provided automatically during the booking process.
Small businesses can automate their shipping operations using Smart Send, Parcel2Go’s integrated tool compatible with Amazon, eBay and Etsy. Smart Send enables automatic order imports, bulk shipment management, free tacking and label generation. Businesses using Smart Send also benefit from 24/7 customer service for shipping support.
Further assistance is available through Parcel2Go’s International Shipping Hub, which provides detailed guidance on sending parcels internationally. Parcel2Go supports businesses in maintaining delivery reliability, complying with international regulations, and managing shipping costs effectively when exporting goods to the United States.
Our International Services to the USA
US Customs and Import Tax
Every parcel delivered to America will go through customs. But don’t worry - if you include the right paperwork and make sure it is filled in correctly, your parcel will breeze its way through customs.
At Parcel2Go, we’ll send you all the paperwork you need as soon as you book your delivery with us. Some items may take longer to get through customs depending on their contents, and parcels that contain things such as food will need extra documentation (and we’ll send you that too!) Find out which documents you need for different types of shipments to the USA.
US Commercial Invoice Tips
The commercial invoice is the most important document. While our booking journey makes the process of completing a commercial invoice easy, it’s especially important to include:
Detailed contact details for both you and the receiver - If there is an issue with clearance, or Customs need more information, they’ll usually contact the receiver. So it’s really important that all details are correct including a US phone number and email, to prevent any delays.
Itemised content description- Add all items on separate lines with their value and what the item is made of and used for. This means US Customs will know exactly what parcel contains so they won’t be held up for inspection.
Import Tax and de minimis threshold
You will only need to pay tax if your delivery to the USA:
is valued over the de minimis threshold of $800 (about £604*)
contains items manufactured in China and Hong Kong - in which case tax will be 30% or $25 (whichever is higher)
Contains items under sections 201, 232, or 301 tariffs - these include items such as steal, aluminium, and Chinese electronics
If your parcel is worth more than $2,500 (about £1886*), it will go through a customs process called formal clearance. This means it might take an extra day or two to arrive at its destination, so don’t forget to factor that in if you need your shipment to the USA to arrive quickly.
Parcel2Go are experts at shipping internationally, so when you book a delivery to the USA with us, you can have peace of mind that all customs requirements are covered.
*GBP rate may fluctuate as conversion rates change
Our Top Tip
While all states in the US observe federal holidays, some states have additional state holidays too - so make sure you check the public holidays for the specific state you’re sending to.
And it’s good to know that if a holiday falls on a Saturday in the USA, it is usually observed on the Friday before, but if it falls on a Sunday it will usually be observed the Monday after.
USA Address Format
When formatting addresses in the USA, it’s not too different from how you’d write a UK address. But you need to include a ZIP code next to the city name instead of a postcode below. Here’s an example:
MRS JANE SWANK
121 MAGNUM ST
HEMPSTEAD NY 22667–1234
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Here’s more on how to address a parcel to the USA.
Top Couriers for Shipping to America
With Parcel2Go, shipping to the USA from the UK has never been easier. We work with the most reliable and affordable couriers, such as Royal Mail, Parcelforce and FedEx Express, to provide you with the cheapest shipping to America without compromising on quality.
International Parcel Tracking and Protection
When you send a parcel to the USA with Parcel2Go, you’ll always get free parcel tracking included so you can be sure of your parcels whereabouts every step of the way. And have peace of mind that if you ever find cheaper delivery to the USA, our Lowest Price Guarantee means we’ll match the price.
Most of our courier services include a minimum of £20 parcel protection with some services, such as Royal Mail, including £50 protection with every parcel. Depending on the courier you choose, you can add extra parcel protection up to a maximum value of £10,000 - which means your parcel is covered on the rare occasion of loss or damage.
It’s important to note that some couriers don’t protect all items for both loss and damage, but you can check this against our prohibited items list before you ship to the USA.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the cheapest way to send a parcel to the USA?
The cheapest way to send a parcel to the USA is with Parcel2Go. Our postage to America starts at just £13.12 when you book your delivery - with our Lowest Price Guarantee we can ensure our customers receive the best price.
Will the receiver in the USA have to pay any import duty?
If the value of your parcel is under $800 and you’ve included all the right documents, the person you’re sending a parcel to shouldn’t have to pay a thing! It’s a good idea to send a copy of the commercial invoice, or the details included on it, to the receiver so they can double check all their info is right before you ship your parcel to the USA.
What can’t I send to the USA?
Some restricted items include:
Batteries and items with built in batteries
Cigarettes or tobacco
Cosmetics
Documents that include personal identification or financial information
Items made out of wood
Liquids and creams
Perishable foods - the US is generally very strict on food imports so if you’re sending any kind of food you’ll need to inform US customs in advance and get a prior notification registration number to show you have spoken to them
Any kind of currency including bank cards
As USA’s Customs Department can be particularly strict, there are certain items that you can send but they may ask for extra documentation. These include:
Fabric detail sheet - if you’re shipping certain fabrics
FCC Form - for electronics
Interim Footwear Invoice - for certain footwear
If you’re still unsure, make sure to check our full list of prohibited items. And remember our 24-hour customer service team is happy to help or you can contact the US Customs and Border Protection office for more information.
Can I send a large parcel to the USA?
Parcel2Go does offer services for sending large parcels to the USA. Couriers such as UPS, FedEx, and Parcelforce Worldwide can handle heavy or oversized parcels, subject to individual weight and size limits. Large parcel delivery options include both economy and express services. Customers should ensure parcels are packaged securely and within the courier's maximum allowed dimensions, which are displayed during the booking process.
Are parcels to the USA tracked with Parcel2Go?
All parcels sent to the USA through Parcel2Go include free tracking as standard. Customers receive a tracking number after booking, which allows them to monitor the parcel’s journey from collection or drop off to final delivery. Tracking updates are available through the courier’s system and Parcel2Go’s online tracking tool, providing full visibility at each major stage of transit.