Ship to Germany from the USA
Forwardme gives you a real US street address in tax-free Delaware so you can shop any American store and ship directly to Germany with DHL, FedEx, and UPS. 19% VAT applies to all imports.
Your Forwardme Warehouse Addresses
Real physical street addresses — not PO Boxes. Ship from the US or Turkey to 220+ countries.
US Warehouse
604 Carson Dr.
Bear, DE 19701
United States
Your personal suite number is assigned when you sign up.
Turkey Warehouse
Değirmendere Merkez Mah Cumhuriyet Cad. Hasdayı Sitesi B2 Blok Kat 4 No 24
Gölcük, Kocaeli
Turkey
Your suite number is a unique identifier visible only in your account.
Tax-Free Delaware — 0% US Sales Tax
Your Forwardme address is in Delaware, one of five US states with zero sales tax. That means every purchase shipped to your address is completely tax-free.
Save 5–10% on every purchase with a tax-free Delaware address.
How Package Forwarding to Germany Works
Shop from any US store and get your packages delivered worldwide in four simple steps.
Shop at Any US Store
Use your Forwardme address as the shipping destination when shopping at Amazon, Nike, Apple, or any US retailer. Pay 0% sales tax thanks to Delaware.
We Receive & Consolidate
When packages arrive at our warehouse, we photograph and weigh them. Consolidate multiple packages into one shipment to save up to 80% on shipping.
Ship to Germany
Choose your preferred carrier — DHL, FedEx, UPS, or USPS — compare rates, and we ship your package to Germany with full real-time tracking.
Shipping Options & Rates: USA to Germany
Compare express and economy shipping options to find the best fit for your needs.
Express Shipping
Fastest door-to-door delivery with full tracking and priority handling.
- DHL Express, FedEx International Priority, UPS Worldwide Express
- 3–6 business days delivery
- Full real-time tracking
- Insurance available
Economy Shipping
Budget-friendly option for non-urgent shipments with reliable delivery.
- USPS Priority Mail International, FedEx International Economy
- 8–16 business days delivery
- Full real-time tracking
- Insurance available
Germany Customs, VAT & Import Duties Guide
Imports valued under €150 are exempt from VAT.
VAT Rate
19%
De Minimis Threshold
€150
~$163 USD
Duty-Free Categories
- Goods under €150 (duty-free UNTIL July 2026)
- Books, newspapers, periodicals (7% reduced VAT)
- Children's car seats (reduced VAT)
- Basic food items (7% reduced VAT)
Restricted Items
- Narcotics and controlled substances
- Firearms, weapons, and ammunition (require permits)
- Counterfeit goods and IP-infringing products
- Certain food and agricultural products (require phytosanitary certificates)
- Products not meeting EU CE marking requirements
Import Cost Examples
| Item | US Price | Shipping | CIF () | Tax Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Running shoes | $120 | $30 | ~€138 | None (under threshold) |
| Laptop | $999 | $55 | ~€970 | ~€188–€207 (0–2% duty + 19% VAT) |
| Skincare set | $65 | $20 | ~€78 | None (under threshold) |
| Supplements | $50 | $20 | ~€64 | None (under threshold) |
CIF = Cost + Insurance + Freight. Values are approximate.
Major Change: EU €150 Duty Exemption Ending July 2026
The European Union is abolishing the €150 customs duty exemption starting 1 July 2026. Under the interim system, a €3 flat customs duty per item will apply to all imports under €150. By mid-2028, standard EU tariff rates will apply to all goods regardless of value. 19% VAT already applies to all imports — this has not changed. The duty change adds approximately €3 per item to your import costs for low-value shipments. ForwardMe's consolidation feature helps offset this by reducing your shipping costs.
Einfuhrumsatzsteuer (Import VAT)
Germany charges 19% import VAT (Einfuhrumsatzsteuer/EUSt) on virtually all imported goods. The VAT is calculated on the total customs value (CIF) plus any customs duty. The carrier (DHL, FedEx, UPS) collects VAT and duty upon delivery — you'll see this as a "Nachnahme" or "customs charge" notification. For goods over €150, duty is based on the EU Common Customs Tariff and the product's HS code. Reduced 7% VAT applies to books, food items, and some other essentials.
IOSS (Import One-Stop Shop)
Since July 2021, overseas sellers can register for IOSS and collect EU VAT at checkout for goods under €150. When using a package forwarder like Forwardme, the US retailer typically does NOT collect VAT via IOSS — instead, the carrier collects import VAT upon delivery in Germany. Budget for an additional 19% on top of your purchase price.
Popular US Stores for Germany Shoppers
Shop from these popular US retailers and ship directly to Germany.
Fashion & Apparel
Electronics & Tech
Beauty & Health
Home & Lifestyle
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Why Choose Forwardme?
What Our Germany Customers Say
Real experiences from shoppers in Germany who use ForwardMe to ship from the USA.
US prices are often significantly cheaper than German prices, even after 19% import VAT. I order Nike sneakers and Apple accessories regularly through ForwardMe. The Delaware address saves me US sales tax, and DHL delivers from Delaware to Munich in 4 days. Consolidation helps keep shipping costs down.
180,000+ shoppers trust ForwardMe worldwide
Packages arrive in under 10 days
Frequently Asked Questions
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