Shipping to UK from the US

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Shipping to United Kingdom

If you have a package to ship to United Kingdom from the USA, you can find the cheapest way to ship to United Kingdom with Parcel Monkey.

Using our shipping calculator, you won’t need to spend time shopping around for the best price. We’ll quickly show you shipping costs to United Kingdom from multiple international carriers, so you can compare prices and book tracked courier services to United Kingdom at an affordable rate.

Cheapest shipping to United Kingdom

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United Kingdom Address Format

When you address a package to the United Kingdom, make sure to include the full postcode and county, as this helps ensure fast and accurate delivery. Here’s an example address:

For some addresses, you may need to include additional locality information - check out the Universal Postal Union’s guide for more on how to address a package to the United Kingdom.

Example Address

MR JOHN SMITH

14 BAKER STREET

LONDON

GREATER LONDON

NW1 6XE

UNITED KINGDOM

Before You Book

Customs advice for shipping to United Kingdom

When shipping to the United Kingdom from the US, you'll need to complete a customs declaration form which details the contents of your package, the intended use and the value. It's important to declare this information accurately - under-declaring the value of your package may cause delays and could result in additional charges.

Customs duties may apply depending on the declared value of your parcel. All items sent via Parcel Monkey are Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU), so the recipient will be contacted by customs to pay any duty owed. Please ensure you provide up-to-date contact details for the recipient so they can be contacted.

The following items are restricted or prohibited from import/export to the United Kingdom:

  • Illegal drugs

  • Offensive weapons, including flick knives

  • Self-defence sprays, such as pepper spray and CS gas

  • Endangered animal or plant species

  • Rough diamonds

  • Pirated copies of music or movies

  • Indecent or obscene materials

  • Personal meat or dairy imports from non-EU countries

  • Firearms, explosives and ammunition

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, so if in doubt please contact our customer support team before you book your delivery.

View our full list of prohibited goods

Frequently Asked Questions

How much to ship to the United Kingdom?

You can send a package from the US to the United Kingdom from as little as $20.23 when you book online with Parcel Monkey. Simply get a quote through our shipping calculator to compare prices from a range of couriers.

How long does it take to ship to the United Kingdom?

Delivery times from the US to the United Kingdom can vary between 5-10 business days for a standard or express service to 14-21 for an economy service. Generally you'll pay less for services with longer delivery times.

How do I address a package to the United Kingdom?

Addressing conventions vary by country, and some also differ between urban and rural areas. You can find more information here before filling out your label to make sure your parcel arrives without delay.