Ship to Italy 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 Italy with DHL, FedEx, and UPS. Shipments under €150 are currently customs duty-free (changing July 2026).
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 Italy 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 Italy
Choose your preferred carrier — DHL, FedEx, UPS, or USPS — compare rates, and we ship your package to Italy with full real-time tracking.
Shipping Options & Rates: USA to Italy
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
Italy Customs, IVA & Import Duties Guide
Imports valued under €150 are exempt from IVA.
IVA Rate
22%
De Minimis Threshold
€150
~$163 USD
Duty-Free Categories
- Goods under €150 (duty-free UNTIL July 2026, but 22% IVA applies)
- Books, newspapers, periodicals (4% super-reduced IVA)
- Basic food staples (4% super-reduced IVA)
- Some medical supplies (5% reduced IVA)
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 | ~€218–€237 (0–2% duty + 22% IVA) |
| Skincare set | $65 | $20 | ~€78 | None (under threshold) |
| Books | $40 | $15 | ~€51 | None (under threshold) |
CIF = Cost + Insurance + Freight. Values are approximate.
Italy's 22% IVA — Plan Your Budget
Italy charges 22% IVA on all imported goods from the first euro — there is no tax-free threshold. This is the highest standard VAT rate among the major EU economies: Italy 22%, Netherlands 21%, France 20%, Germany 19%. Despite the higher VAT, US products are often still significantly cheaper than Italian retail prices. For example, Nike sneakers in the US cost $120 + 22% IVA = ~€135 total, vs. €160+ at Italian retail.
Major Change: EU €150 Duty Exemption Ending July 2026
Starting 1 July 2026, a €3 flat customs duty per item will apply to all imports under €150, ending the long-standing duty exemption. Italy is among the EU countries considering an early national handling fee. 22% IVA already applies to all imports — this hasn't changed.
IVA Collection on Forwarded Packages
When using ForwardMe, the carrier (DHL, FedEx, UPS, or Poste Italiane) collects IVA and any applicable customs duty upon delivery. You'll see this as "oneri doganali" or "diritti e tasse di importazione" on the carrier notification. Poste Italiane typically charges a processing fee of ~€5–€12 for customs clearance. Express carriers usually include processing in the shipping price.
Italy National Handling Fee (Under Consideration)
Italy is one of several EU countries (alongside France, Netherlands, Belgium, and Romania) considering introducing a national customs handling fee on low-value e-commerce shipments as early as 2026. Details are not yet finalized. We will update this page when confirmed.
Popular US Stores for Italy Shoppers
Shop from these popular US retailers and ship directly to Italy.
Fashion & Apparel
Electronics & Tech
Beauty & Health
Home & Lifestyle
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Why Choose Forwardme?
What Our Italy Customers Say
Real experiences from shoppers in Italy who use ForwardMe to ship from the USA.
US products often cost 30-40% less than Italian prices. I use ForwardMe for Nike US exclusive sneakers and Apple accessories. The Delaware address saves me US sales tax, and DHL delivers to Milan in 4 days. Consolidation combined 5 packages into one and saved me €70 on shipping.
180,000+ shoppers trust ForwardMe worldwide
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