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Introduction

Many international shoppers are surprised to learn that some retailers and couriers simply do not ship to the United States. Restrictions, compliance issues, and rising cross-border costs often block direct delivery. This guide explains how to ship to the U.S. when other countries can’t, and how ShipByMail enables reliable access to U.S. delivery even when merchants refuse to ship internationally.

Why Some Countries Can’t Ship to the U.S.

Several factors prevent direct shipping to the United States:

• Regulatory compliance: FDA, customs, and import regulations make food, supplements, cosmetics, and electronics difficult to ship.
• Courier limitations: Some postal systems and private couriers suspend U.S.-bound services due to cost or risk.
• Retailer restrictions: Many stores only ship domestically or to limited regions.
• Customs complexity: Duties, taxes, and documentation requirements deter sellers from offering U.S. shipping.

As a result, shoppers are blocked at checkout—even when items are legal to import.

How Package Forwarding Solves the Problem

Package forwarding creates a legal workaround:

1. You shop locally (Canada, Mexico, or another supported country).
2. Your order ships to a local forwarding address.
3. The forwarder exports the package to the U.S. on your behalf.

This removes retailer and courier limitations while keeping shipments compliant.

How ShipByMail Helps You Ship to the U.S.

ShipByMail is a cross-border package forwarding service designed specifically for situations where direct shipping is unavailable.

Step-by-Step Process with ShipByMail

1. Create a ShipByMail account
   You receive a personal warehouse address in supported countries such as Canada or Mexico.
2. Shop from local or restricted retailers
   Use your ShipByMail address at checkout—even if the store does not ship to the U.S.
3. Package received and logged
   Once the parcel arrives, it is uploaded to your ShipByMail dashboard.
4. Provide customs details
   You enter item descriptions, values, and upload invoices. ShipByMail prepares the export paperwork.
5. Choose shipping and pay DDP
   Duties and taxes are calculated upfront (Delivered Duty Paid), avoiding surprise charges at delivery.
6. Shipment delivered to the U.S.
   Your package clears customs and arrives at your U.S. address.

What You Can Ship to the U.S. Using ShipByMail

ShipByMail supports a wide range of items, subject to U.S. regulations:

• Apparel and footwear
• Electronics and accessories
• Personal care and cosmetics
• Non-perishable food (with FDA rules applied)
• Collectibles and retail merchandise

Restricted items (alcohol, tobacco, certain foods, and controlled goods) are screened before shipment.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Under-declaring item value: Leads to delays or penalties.
• Ignoring product restrictions: FDA and CBP rules still apply.
• Assuming “gift” avoids duties: Commercial shipments are not duty-free.
• Waiting too long to submit customs info: This delays processing.

ShipByMail’s dashboard prompts help reduce these errors.

Why ShipByMail Is Different

• Designed for U.S. imports when others stop shipping
• DDP checkout (duties and taxes paid upfront)
• Multiple origin countries for flexible routing
• Clear compliance workflow for FDA and customs
• Ideal for shoppers, expats, and cross-border buyers

FAQs

Conclusion

When retailers or countries can’t ship to the United States, package forwarding is the most reliable solution. ShipByMail bridges the gap by providing compliant, transparent, and predictable shipping to the U.S.—even when direct delivery is unavailable.

Next step: Create a ShipByMail account and regain access to international shopping without borders.