USA to UK Parcel Delivery & Courier Service
Send parcels from the USA to the UK through the UDS USA office. USA pickup is not available; customers must arrange delivery of shipments to our USA office after booking confirmation. UDS then manages onward courier delivery to the UK.
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Courier from the USA to the UK
Send a Parcel from the USA to the UK for £7 per kg
Universal Delivery Solutions (UDS) provides parcel and courier delivery from its USA office to the United Kingdom. We support documents, gifts, permitted personal belongings, excess baggage and commercial shipments. Customers must arrange delivery of their shipment to the UDS USA office; pickup from US addresses is not available.
Our USA to UK courier rate is £7 per kg with a minimum chargeable weight of 7kg. Estimated delivery is 5–7 business days, with live shipment tracking and customs-documentation support. The cost of sending your parcel to the UDS USA office is separate. Applicable UK import VAT, Customs Duty and clearance fees are also excluded.
Request a quote with the parcel weight, dimensions, contents and UK delivery postcode. We’ll confirm the final chargeable weight and provide USA office shipping instructions.
Shipment Service: UDS USA Office to UK Courier
Courier Rate: £7 per kg
Estimated Delivery: 5–7 business days
Tracking: Live shipment tracking
Important Information:
• A minimum chargeable weight of 7kg applies.
• USA pickup is not available. Customers must arrange delivery of the shipment to the UDS USA office.
• UK import VAT, Customs Duty and clearance fees are excluded.
• Charges are based on chargeable weight—the greater of actual or volumetric weight.
• Volumetric weight is calculated as Length × Width × Height ÷ 5000.
• Oversized or irregular packages require a separate quotation.
• Battery items are not accepted; liquids require confirmation before booking.
• Transit time remains subject to collection location, UK delivery postcode, customs clearance and operational delays.
Why Choose UDS for USA to UK Parcel Delivery?
USA to UK Shipping Cost and Delivery Time
UDS charges £7 per kg for parcel delivery from its USA office to the UK. A minimum chargeable weight of 7kg applies, making the minimum base courier charge £49.
Charges are based on the greater of actual or volumetric weight. Customers must arrange and pay for delivery of the shipment to the UDS USA office. Applicable UK import VAT, Customs Duty and clearance fees are excluded.
Share the parcel weight, dimensions, contents and UK delivery postcode to receive an accurate quotation and USA office shipping instructions.
USA to UK Courier Service Options
Parcels, Gifts and Documents
Send permitted documents, gifts, clothing, books and personal parcels after arranging delivery to the UDS USA office. UDS handles onward delivery to serviceable UK residential or business addresses. Accurate item descriptions and declared values are required.
UDS supports permitted suitcases, used clothing, books and personal belongings for students, travellers, families and professionals relocating to the UK. A detailed packing list and supporting identification may be required.
Send product samples, ecommerce orders and other permitted commercial goods. Businesses may need a commercial invoice, HS codes, country-of-origin details and UK importer information.
Sending in the opposite direction? Explore our UK to USA parcel delivery service for door-to-door delivery, live tracking and customs support.
UK Customs Clearance for Parcels from the USA
Every parcel entering the UK must be declared accurately. The recipient may need to pay import VAT, Customs Duty, excise duty or courier clearance charges before delivery. UDS courier charges do not include these destination charges, and HMRC or the relevant customs authority makes the final assessment.
• Genuine gifts worth £39 or less may qualify for import VAT relief.
• Gifts worth more than £39 may be subject to import VAT.
• Customs Duty can apply when goods are worth more than £135.
• Excise goods such as alcohol and tobacco can attract charges regardless of value.
• Purchased and commercial goods follow separate VAT rules, and the applicable duty rate depends on the item type, value and country of origin.
• Courier or customs-clearance handling fees may also apply.
Customs Documents You May Need
• Commercial or proforma invoice
• Detailed description and quantity of every item
• Accurate declared values
• Country of origin
• Sender and recipient contact details
• Packing list
• HS or commodity codes for commercial goods
• UK importer information when required
Personal Effects and Relocation Shipments
People transferring their normal residence to the UK may qualify for Transfer of Residence relief on eligible used personal belongings. HMRC approval and supporting evidence may be required before import. Eligibility is not automatic, and excluded or restricted items remain subject to UK rules.
These rules mainly describe imports into Great Britain; requirements for Northern Ireland may differ. Always check the latest official guidance before shipping.
Prohibited and Restricted Items for USA to UK Courier
Some goods are prohibited by law, while others require carrier approval, licences or additional documents. Always confirm restricted items with UDS before booking.
Items UDS Cannot Accept
- Controlled or illegal drugs
- Explosives, fireworks and flammable dangerous goods
- Offensive weapons and self-defence sprays
- Counterfeit or pirated goods
- Indecent or illegal materials
- Loose batteries, power banks and battery-containing shipments
- Unpackaged, leaking or inadequately packed goods
Items Requiring Confirmation or Prior Approval
• Medicines and medical products
• Food, meat, dairy and animal products
• Plants, seeds, soil and agricultural goods
• Liquids, perfumes and cosmetics
• Alcohol and tobacco
• Aerosols and pressurised containers
• Antiques, artwork and high-value items
• Products made from endangered animal or plant species
• Commercial goods requiring licences or permits
Customs or the carrier may inspect, delay, return or seize incorrectly declared or prohibited goods. This list is not exhaustive; contact UDS before sending anything you are unsure about.
Frequently Asked Questions About Shipping from the USA to the UK
For parcels weighing 7kg or more, UDS offers a base courier rate of £7 per kg. A minimum chargeable weight of 7kg applies. Customers must arrange delivery to the UDS USA office. Applicable UK import charges are separate.
Estimated delivery is 5–7 business days after the shipment is received at the UDS USA office. Transit may vary according to the UK delivery postcode, customs clearance and operational delays.
No. UDS does not provide USA pickup. Customers must arrange delivery of their shipment to the UDS USA office. After the shipment is received and accepted, UDS manages onward delivery to the serviceable UK address.
Yes. Live shipment tracking is available after dispatch using the tracking information provided for the shipment.
UK import charges depend on the shipment type, value, contents and origin. Genuine gifts worth £39 or less may qualify for VAT relief, while Customs Duty can apply above £135. HMRC makes the final assessment.
Common requirements include a commercial or proforma invoice, detailed item descriptions, quantities, declared values, country of origin, packing list and sender and recipient details. Commercial or regulated goods may require additional documents.
Yes. UDS supports permitted suitcases, used clothing, books and other personal belongings. A detailed packing list, declared values, identification and relocation documents may be required.
Controlled drugs, explosives, offensive weapons, counterfeit goods and battery items are not accepted. Medicines, foods, plants, liquids, alcohol and other restricted goods require confirmation before booking.
Yes. UDS supports product samples, ecommerce orders and permitted commercial shipments. Businesses may need a commercial invoice, HS codes, country-of-origin details and UK importer information.
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How It Works
Request a Quote
Share the parcel weight, dimensions, contents and UK delivery postcode. UDS will confirm the chargeable weight, quotation and USA office shipping instructions.
Pack
Pack every item securely and provide accurate descriptions, declared values, invoices or packing lists. Arrange delivery of the shipment to the UDS USA office.
Track
Track the shipment after it is accepted at the UDS USA office. Following UK customs clearance and payment of any applicable charges, the parcel proceeds to the recipient’s serviceable UK address.
