Send a Parcel to the USA at 76% off List Price
Gain access to discounted shipping rates for sending parcels to any destination worldwide, including the USA
Standard parcel cover included, with optional enhanced parcel cover also available
Send parcels up to 90 kgs to the USA with selected carriers
Fully automated commercial documentation for exports to the USA
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Send a Parcel Delivery to the USA
The USA is the UK’s largest export market, with the UK sending almost twice as many exports to the USA as the next largest export market. The USA can’t get enough of goods produced and manufactured in the UK, and the amount of British exports to the USA has increased year on year, and doesn’t look likely to slow down any time soon.
Now is a great time to be shipping goods to the USA, and it is easier and cheaper than you might think! Ordersort offers the ability to compare the best prices from the UK’s leading courier services at prices lower than online parcel resellers. Please note we reserve these prices for e-commerce sellers and businesses only.
The Ordersort system will help you book one or ten thousand parcels to the USA in just minutes with international couriers like UPS, DHL, FedEx, DPD, Evri and more!
Whether you’re sending a parcel to a customer in down town New York or sending bulk shipments across the USA to California, we’ll help you find the right service at the best price.
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National Holidays: Some of the major national holidays in the USA include Independence Day (July 4th), Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday of November), Christmas Day (December 25th), New Year’s Day (January 1st), and Labor Day (first Monday of September).
Population: The estimated population of the USA is around 331 million.
Leading Couriers: The USA has several leading courier companies, including:
UPS (United Parcel Service)
FedEx (Federal Express)
USPS (United States Postal Service).
Time Difference from the U.K: The time difference between the USA and the U.K. can vary depending on the region within the USA due to multiple time zones. Generally, Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 5 hours behind the U.K., Central Standard Time (CST) is 6 hours behind, Mountain Standard Time (MST) is 7 hours behind, and Pacific Standard Time (PST) is 8 hours behind.
Currency: The currency used in the USA is the United States Dollar (USD).
SHIPPING GUIDES TO THE USA
Sending to the USA
Yeehaw!!! You’ve got a parcel to send to the USA! Congratulations on expanding your customer base, long may your success continue.
Perhaps expansion is the reason why you may be searching for a partner to make sending a parcel to the USA easier? Maybe you’ve never sent a parcel to the USA before and need a system to help you get it right, first time and every time? It may be the case that you’re looking to connect your shopping cart to our platform to make booking and sending parcels a breeze? Whatever your need or situation, we can work closely with you to make the seemingly unachievable a reality.
Whether you are sending aerospace components to Washington, or car parts to Michigan, or even British flag themed cushion covers to Florida, we will have a solution for you!
In regards to sending a parcel to the USA, it’s really not that complicated, simply follow the steps below and don’t send anything that will upset customs officers.
USA's prohibited item list
So what is a prohibited item and why do I need to check it before I send my parcel to the USA?
Prohibited Items
Prohibited items are goods that can not be carried in the carriers vehicles and network. Obvious items include: weapons, drugs, explosives. Some not so obvious items include: batteries, perishable food, and liquids of any kind. The list is carrier specific and quite long. To get access to the full list click the button below.
Items protected for loss only
There are however a list of items that can be sent via the courier network but the carrier wont protect against any damages, even if enhanced cover is selected upon booking, the carrier will only pay compensation if the parcel is lost. Examples of these types of items are: antiques, fishing rods and surfboards. To view the full list click the Prohibited Items List button below.
No Protection items
The final list is for items that can be carried in the carrier network but with no protection. Items include: Precious metals and stones, watches, ceramics, artwork, amongst others.
In short its best to check the prohibited items list before you send your parcel to the USA.
Are Commercial Invoices needed for the USA?
Yes, our system benefits from both paper commercial invoices and Paperless /Paperless Trade (PLT), in short a digital commercial invoice. However not all countries accept Paperless just yet, our system will tell you when to use paper commercial documents when Paperless isn’t available to that country.
When shipping a parcel to the USA, it’s important to be aware of customs regulations and associated fees. These fees can either be paid by your customer (DDU) or yourself (DDP) depending upon which incoterm you choose when booking.
At Ordersort, we understand these requirements and provide a seamless experience for you and your customers. Our platform will help you book and generate all the correct documentation to ensure you have no surprises when your parcel arrives in the USA.
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Delivered Duty Unpaid - This incoterm is used by majority of shippers, it means that the receiver of the goods will pay the duties, taxes, and associated fees.
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Delivered Duty Paid - This option is designed for high margin goods that are able to swallow the duties and fees associated with the arrival of the goods.
Commercial Invoice Template for the USA
Need help completing the your Commercial Invoice? View guide
Using a downloadable commercial invoice template when sending a parcel to the USA can be a helpful tool…
…However, the Ordersort system eliminates the need for this additional step! When booking a shipment with Ordersort, all the necessary documentation, including labels and the correct amount of commercial invoices are automatically prepared for you. This saves time and ensures you ship it right every time.
Commercial Invoice Template .xlsx
Transit Times to the USA?
When sending a parcel to the USA, it's good to know that transit times are generally consistent among all of the carriers available from the UK. However, the time in transit may increase when the delivery point is farther away from the courier's depot, or in an extended area.
Couriers usually start at the furthest point of their delivery round and gradually work back towards the depot, so if your collection depot is further away, you may have an earlier cut-of time for same day collection, potentially meaning an extra day of transit time.
To address this issue, timed services are available, which usually have a later cut-off time for same day collection and are typically collected and delivered as a priority over economy parcels. These services are perfect for last-minute purchases, but they might be more expensive. Some industries are willing to pay the extra cost, especially if they need urgent shipments due to trade shows or manufacturing delays caused by a crucial broken part.
It's essential to consider the timing and urgency of the shipment when choosing the appropriate courier service for your needs.
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Suggested Couriers to the USA
A benefit of utilising multiple couriers on our platform is the ability to compare transit times and quickly determine which couriers offer the best parcel delivery services to the USA.
However, our advantages extend beyond just this feature. Our platform includes well established couriers that offer timed services, enabling your parcels to be shipped to your customers faster than the average standard service. By leveraging our group volume spend with each of these carriers, you can benefit from heavily discounted rates for these express services.
Interested in applying for an account? There is no cost to apply and it’s commitment free.
Booking a Parcel to the USA?
There are three ways our system can book your parcel to the USA:
Option 1 - Book Shipments One by One
For complicated shipments this will be your number one choice, our system will walk you through the complete booking process including the commercial invoice documentation.
Option 2 - Use our Bulk Shipment Tool
This option will allow you to see all of your orders on a single page. With the ability to connect to over 4000 platforms via Zapier, you’ll be able to centralise all your orders from all your websites including eBay and Amazon, then process orders in bulk or as a single shipments.
Option 3 - Custom Built Apps & API
Over the past decade we’ve been working on custom applications that process your orders auto-magically. We provide to our customers global shipping rate integration for the most popular website shopping carts, including Shopify and Woocommerce.
This magic is built on our powerful shipment API that you automatically get access to within your login.
When your customer selects their preferred courier service at cart our platform then automatically creates the shipments ready for printing. There are a host of settings that allow you to speed up, or slow down this process.
Regardless of your shipping processes, we’ll be able to cater for your needs.
Getting your Parcel to the USA Collected
Getting your parcel collected to go to the USA is a breeze and in most cases our system will do it for you. Upon booking your shipment you’ll be prompted to enter a collection date, this could be today or a date in the future.
Parcels can be collected from another location that isn’t your business address, this service is perfect for getting a shipment collected from another warehouse or collecting a returning item.
For heavy weight collections please drop our customer service team a note to allow them to book a heavy weight collection for you. Heavy weight collections take 24 hours because a different higher capacity vehicle is used.
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Tracking your Parcel to the USA
If you require full end-to-end tracking for your parcel when sending it to the USA, rest assured that we have you covered with some exciting extras.
From comprehensive tracking data to signature copies, multi-parcel tracking, and monitoring, we have it all. For high-value goods, we offer independent tracking and trackers. Tracking on our mobile app is available, and you can also access courier tracking numbers to provide your customers with seamless parcel tracking. All past shipments, along with their tracking details, are securely stored. And yes, we offer a Tracking API too for added convenience.
Help and Support for your parcel to the USA?
Last, but certainly not least, we have our wonderful team! It's a well-known statistic within the logistics industry that carriers' success rates vary between 98.9% - 99.2%, meaning that 1 in 100 parcels may encounter issues such as being lost, stolen, or damaged, however we’re here to help, we take the sting out of the stat!
For new businesses, dealing with such situations can be extremely frustrating and time-consuming. However, with us, the process is streamlined. With just one click, you can raise a ticket with all the shipment details, ready to be sent to our team. Leave it with us, and we'll take care of the claims, contacting the carrier customer support team to access tracers and updates, or chasing credits.
Moreover, you'll have a dedicated account manager watching over your account, ensuring that you can focus on what you do best.
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