Why Some Sellers Don’t Ship to the U.S.

Retailers block U.S. shipping for several reasons:

• Licensing and distribution agreements that limit where products can be sold
• High customs and compliance costs associated with U.S. imports
• Fraud and chargeback risk from international transactions
• Carrier limitations or lack of international shipping infrastructure

As a result, many stores only ship domestically or to a limited list of countries.

What Is a Package Forwarding Service?

A package forwarding service gives you a local address in another country. You shop online as if you live there,
ship the item to that address, and the forwarding company sends it on to you in the United States.

ShipByMail provides secure forwarding addresses and handles international shipping, customs preparation, and delivery to your U.S. address.

Step-by-Step: How to Ship to the U.S. When Other Countries Can’t

Step 1: Sign up for a forwarding address

Create a ShipByMail account and receive your personal forwarding address. This address works like a local residential or commercial address for online checkout.

Step 2: Buy from the store that doesn’t ship to the U.S.

Enter your ShipByMail address at checkout instead of your U.S. address. Since the store sees a local destination, the order is accepted.

Step 3: Package arrival at the forwarding warehouse

Once your order arrives, it is logged into your ShipByMail dashboard. You will see package details, weight, and photos.

Step 4: Declare customs information

Provide the item description, value, and invoice in your dashboard. ShipByMail prepares the customs paperwork based on this information.

Step 5: Ship to the United States

Choose your shipping option, review duties and taxes (DDP), and complete checkout. ShipByMail ships the package directly to your U.S. address.

What Products Are Commonly Forwarded to the U.S.?

Package forwarding is frequently used for:

• International clothing and footwear brands
• Electronics not officially sold in the U.S.
• Cosmetics and skincare (where permitted)
• Specialty foods and snacks (non-restricted)
• Collectibles and limited-edition items

Always check U.S. import restrictions before shipping.

Best Practices to Avoid Problems

• Check prohibited items before ordering
• Use accurate declared values to avoid customs delays
• Consolidate packages to reduce shipping costs
• Avoid restricted brands or regulated products (e.g., FDA/FCC-controlled items, alcohol, tobacco)

Why ShipByMail Is a Reliable Solution

ShipByMail specializes in international package forwarding and U.S. delivery. Key advantages include:

• Transparent, upfront duties and taxes (DDP)
• Secure warehouse handling
• Package consolidation options
• Clear customs guidance
• Reliable shipping partners

Conclusion

If you have ever been blocked by a store that won’t ship to the United States, package forwarding is the solution.
By using ShipByMail, you can shop internationally, bypass shipping restrictions, and receive your items reliably in the U.S.

Next step: Read more about forwarding and shipping options:
How Package Forwarding Works and
Shipping to the United States from Canada.