How Long Does Shipping From the UK to the US Take?
Shipping from the UK to the US is usually straightforward, but the exact delivery time depends on the courier, service level, parcel size, customs processing and destination address.
If a UK retailer does not ship to the US, or if you want to buy from several UK stores, Jetkrate gives you a UK shipping address and forwards your parcels to your US address.
The two parts of the journey
When you use package forwarding, remember there are two separate delivery stages:
- The UK retailer ships your order to the Jetkrate UK warehouse.
- Jetkrate forwards the parcel from the UK to your address in the US.
Retailer dispatch time can vary widely. A fast international courier option cannot make up for a retailer that takes several days to send the order to the warehouse.
What can slow a shipment down?
Common causes of delay include:
- Retailer dispatch delays
- Missing or unclear customer reference details
- Incorrect customs values or item descriptions
- Restricted items such as liquids, perfume, aerosols or batteries
- High-volume sale periods
- Public holidays in the UK or US
- US customs processing or courier delivery exceptions
Jetkrate does not guarantee delivery dates, but clear information and suitable products make the process smoother.
How to ship UK purchases to the US
Create a Jetkrate account and use your UK address at checkout. Once the parcel reaches Jetkrate, you can choose an available shipping service to the US, pay the shipping cost and track the parcel.
If you have multiple UK orders, you may be able to consolidate eligible parcels before shipping them to the US.
Tips for smoother UK to US forwarding
Use your address exactly as shown in your account, avoid restricted goods, upload accurate item information and allow extra time around Christmas, Black Friday, Boxing Day and major UK sales.
For high-value goods, check whether duties, taxes or extra import requirements may apply in the US.
Shop UK stores from the United States
Jetkrate makes it easier to buy from UK retailers that do not ship directly to the US. Sign up, use your UK address and forward your parcels when they arrive.