Send a package to the USA

Customs & Import Duties

Automatically calculate customs duties, taxes and import costs for shipping to the USA and create shipping documents directly.

DDP Shipping & Tracking USA

Send packages to the USA including tracking, DDP shipping and automated customs clearance on one platform.

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Find the right shipping service for your USA shipment and ship worldwide at affordable rates.

Shipping from

€18.90

Delivery in

2-7 days

Guaranteed total cost for Platinum customers

DDP shipping to the USA with transparent total costs

DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) shipping to the USA offers a particularly transparent and customer-friendly delivery service for international shipments. Customs duties, import taxes, and other charges are calculated before shipment and can be paid directly by the sender.

This means that recipients in the USA will not incur any unexpected additional delivery costs. Especially in e-commerce, for business shipments, or high-value goods, DDP shipping can improve delivery rates and reduce returns due to outstanding customs fees.

Paket International automatically calculates shipping costs, import duties, and DDP charges for shipments to the USA. Shipping labels, customs information, and export documents are generated centrally on one platform.

• Transparent total costs even before shipping
• No unexpected import costs for the recipient
• Improved customer experience in international shipping
• Automatic calculation of customs duties and taxes
• Ideal for e-commerce, B2B and international business shipments

Important customs information for international shipments to the USA

When shipping to the USA, import duties, customs fees, and import taxes may apply, depending on the value of the goods, the type of product, and the customs tariff number. The amount of these duties depends on factors such as the product category, the country of origin, and the declared value of the goods.

To ensure smooth customs clearance, international shipments should be fully and correctly declared. This includes, in particular:

• Product description in English
• Customs tariff number (HS code)
• Value of goods and currency
• Country of origin of the goods
• Weight and quantity

Depending on the shipping method and product category, additional US import regulations may apply. Especially with electronics, cosmetics, food, batteries, or hazardous materials, the respective import regulations should be checked before shipping.

Paket International assists in the automated creation of shipping labels, customs information and export documents for international shipments to the USA.

Taxes & duties when shipping to the USA

The US does not have a uniform value-added tax (VAT) like many European countries. Instead, depending on the state, so-called sales taxes and additional local taxes may apply. The amount of these taxes varies depending on the destination state, the type of goods, and their value.

International shipments to the USA may be subject to additional customs duties and import taxes. For accurate calculation, the value of the goods, HS code, country of origin, and a complete product description should be provided.

Especially in e-commerce and DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) shipping, a transparent calculation of the total costs is important to avoid unexpected additional costs for recipients in the USA.

Paket International assists in the automated calculation of shipping costs, import duties and international shipping documents for shipments to the USA.

Special customs regulations for shipping to the USA

Shipping to the USA is subject to special customs and import regulations for certain goods. Additional requirements may apply, especially for electronics, batteries, cosmetics, food, medical products, or hazardous materials.

To ensure smooth customs clearance, international shipments should be declared correctly. This includes, in particular:

• English product description
• Customs tariff number (HS code)
• Realistic merchandise value
• Country of origin of the goods
• Weight and quantity

Certain product groups may require additional documentation or approvals. These include, among others, FDA-relevant goods, hazardous materials, lithium batteries, and cosmetic products.

Even with DDP shipments to the USA, customs and import regulations should be checked before shipping to avoid delays or returns.

Paket International assists in creating shipping labels, customs information and export documents for international shipments to the USA.

Common problems with shipping to the USA

Typical problems with shipping to the USA arise from incomplete customs declarations, missing goods values, or inaccurate product descriptions. Incorrect HS codes or missing information are particularly frequent causes of delays at US Customs. Additional import costs upon delivery also regularly lead to inquiries or refusals of acceptance by recipients in e-commerce. Many of these problems can be avoided with DDP shipping and automated customs clearance.

Frequently shipped goods to the USA

Paket International ships a wide variety of goods to the USA every day – from e-commerce orders and spare parts to business shipments and documents.

Shoes, fashion, spare parts, electronics, machinery, documents, samples, cosmetics, watches and e-commerce orders.