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How to send a package to the USA
Looking for an affordable and reliable delivery for posting a parcel to the USA? We've Got It! Send your parcel to America in 4-9 days*.
Our service is designed to offer you complete convenience. You can arrange collection from your home or business address, or drop it at one of our 50+ depots or 3,500 servicepoints nationwide to make the most of our quick service.
The United States of America is a huge country, composed of 50 states which share sovereignty with the federal government. Different areas of the country are famed for different things, including food, finance and film.
Send a parcel to the United States' major cities, including New York, Washington, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, Philadelphia, Dallas, Austin, San Francisco, Miami and many more.
We've made organising postage to the States easy - and you can remain certain your delivery will arrive quickly and safely. We send thousandsof parcels to the United States weekly, and yours could be one of them.
Get a quote and book your parcel shipping to the USA today.
How long does it take to send a parcel to the USA?
When you post a parcel to the USA with DHL eCommerce UK, we can have it delivered in as little as four days. We offer door-to-door delivery from the UK when sending a parcel to the USA.
After you have placed your order with us and selected what day you want us to collect your parcel, we’ll send you a one-hour collection window, so you don’t have to wait in.
You can also leave your parcel in a designated safe place for our driver to collect. Your parcel will be returned to its local depot and sorted. It’ll travel overnight to one of our distribution centres and begin its speedy journey by air to the US.
However, it’s worth remembering that federal and state holidays can impact transit times. If you do need to send a parcel to the USA around these dates, plan accordingly. We’ve listed the public holidays that may impact delivery below.
2024 US Federal National Holidays
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2nd September |
Labour Day |
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14th October |
Columbus Day |
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11th November |
Veterans' Day |
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28th November |
Thanksgiving Day |
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25th December |
Christmas Day Holiday |
In addition to US federal national holidays, America’s 50 states celebrate state-level public holidays throughout the year. They could impact delivery times, so be sure to check before sending.
HOW MUCH DOES POSTAGE COST TO THE USA?
Our 4-9 day* International Economy service offers incredible value for money which you will find hard to beat elsewhere. We provide a budget-friendly prices and reliable shipping service to the USA. Postage to the States starts from just £38.75* if you drop off at one of our depots or from £40.00* if you want us to collect your parcel directly from your door.
| Weight of parcel being delivered to United States of America | International Economy Prices |
| 1kg | Currently Unavailable |
| 5kg | Currently Unavailable |
| 10kg | Currently Unavailable |
| 25kg | Currently Unavailable |
Do I need to deal with United States customs?
For any parcel to be delivered outside of the UK, you’ll need to fill out a customs form. This tells the Customs Agents about the contents of your package so they can process it properly and speedily.
To avoid delays to postage to the USA, your parcel must be accompanied with the correct customs documents. During the booking process, these forms will be auto-filled in and emailed with your labels once you've completed your booking.
It may sound complicated, but we’ll automatically generate these documents for you from the information you provide your booking form.You’ll just need to print and sign them, place them in an envelope marked ‘customs documents’ and attach them securely to the outside of the package.
It’s also worth knowing that US customs may apply additional duty or tax to your shipment and these charges will be applied to the recipient of the parcel. As these charges are applied at point of entry to the USA we cannot include these charges in our prices for sending a parcel to the USA.
HM Revenue & Customs has more information on tax and customs considerations for the USA.
What items can't I send to the USA?
The US is fairly open when it comes to trade policies, but there are few important factors to note when sending your parcel.
Please refer to our prohibited items list to see which items are permissible to send to the USA. Military and biological shipments must have licensing from the proper US agency to be imported legally.
RESTRICTED AND PROHIBITED GOODS
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Food |
Illegal and dangerous |
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Food products (prepared) |
Flammable fuels and liquids |
Game and Hunting Trophies |
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Fruit and vegetables |
Biologicals |
Gold |
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Dairy products |
Firearms |
Textiles and clothing |
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Meat products |
Medications |
Plants and seeds |
Please be aware that we also have our own prohibited items list, in addition to country-specific restrictions.
HOW TO PACKAGE PARCELS TO THE USA
We’ll transport parcels from 0.5kg to 25kg in weight and max dimensions of 80 x 80 x 80cm. So, if you’re sending a small parcel to the USA or a large and heavy parcel, regardless of the size, care and thought is needed when packing for delivery. We've got some useful resources to help you.
We also recommend you consider the climate in the US, when packaging your parcel contents. Your items may be sensitive to temperature - the US can be extremely hot during the summer and very cold during the winter. See our handy International packaging guide for more packaging hints and tips.
HOW TO WRITE A US ADDRESS
It's also important when labelling your parcel, to get the American address formmat correct. Failing to do so could cause inefficiencies during delivery. It should follow thsi format:
- Recipient's name - title / first name followed by surname.
- Recipient’s address – house / apartment / unit number followed by the street name / number.
- Town or city followed by the two-letter state abbreviation – NY for New York, for example – and the five-digit zip code (the US equivalent of a UK postcode).
- UNITED STATES or USA, written on the final line,
The benefits
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We can collect from home or work address |
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Globally trusted courier shipping to over 160 countries worldwide |
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Online tracking and delivery notifications for you and your recipient |
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Free £50 Contents cover as standard all on deliveries |
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Integrated with over 10 ecommerce platforms to make sending parcels even easier |
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Offer your customers easy returns with our ‘’reverse order’’ functionality |
Many ways to save
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Drop off and save at any one of our 3,500 ServicePoints or 50+ depots |
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''My DHL rewards'' - exclusive to our customers |
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Cashback into your pre-pay account when you add funds (Terms apply) |
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Multi-parcel discounts available on some UK services (Terms apply) |
How safe will my parcel be?
When you send a package to the USA with us, we’ll obtain proof of delivery and keep you fully updated with our online track and trace tool. We provide £50 contents cover as standard on all international parcels being sent – additional cover of up to £1,000 can be obtained if you are sending high ticket items.
You’ll be notified with a one-hour collection window when our driver will collect your parcel from your registered address, alternatively you can drop off at one of our 50+ depots.
The USA might be vast (about 3,000 miles from east to west, depending on the route) but don’t let that worry you; door-to door parcel delivery from the UK to the States is surprisingly easy. Just register with us – it only takes a minute – and choose the delivery option that suits you best and saves you the most on the shipping cost from the UK to the USA.
Get a quick quote and book to send a a prcel to the USA. .
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