UK Import from USA

Importing a parcel to the UK from the USA

Whether you are based in the UK or the USA, we can help you to arrange an import from the United States. We offer a range of services, courtesy of reliable, world-renowned couriers UPS and DHL (via our TG Express service). We our import services are suitable whether you are a business or a private individual.

Due to the high volume of shipments we import from the States on a yearly basis, and as longtime freight forwarders, we’re able to secure discounted rates with our carriers. Booking with Transglobal Express gives you the full high quality courier service, but at a fraction of the price.

Looking for parcel delivery to the USA? Our couriers ship from the UK to over 220 countries worldwide.

Booking your import from the USA

Booking a parcel delivery from the USA to the UK has never been more simple and convenient. You can start your booking with us by getting yourself a free, no-obligation quote. By entering the weight of your parcel in kilograms, along with the length, width and height in centimetres, into our simple online quotation form, you will be able to compare our range of import services.

Our step-by-step booking process is easy to use. We'll give you opportunity to include all the relevant information you needed to produce your shipping labels. We’ll generate them automatically and all you need to do is print them off.

USA customs information

Shipments will be subject to a customs clearance process. We will generate a customs invoice for you, which is simply a document that details the contents and value of your shipment. Businesses may use their own customs invoices.

You will usually need to provide four copies of your customs invoice. We will confirm this once your order has been processed.

USA to the UK: transit times

Transit times from the USA to the UK can vary depending on the type of service you choose. Normally, however, an express service takes only two working days.

For a more accurate estimate, why not use one of our transit time calculators? These will use your American zip code and UK postal code for a more precise result.