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from Germany to the USA

Moving, studying or taking a longer trip? Send your luggage and boxes from Germany to the USA, and keep your hands free for the journey.

  • Door-to-door shipping
  • Online tracking
  • Luggage & boxes
See how it works

Where are your bags going?

Start with your route. Add bag details next.

Service and price depend on your exact addresses and packed bags.

A little preparation. A lighter journey.

From your door to your next chapter.

  1. 01

    Tell us about your bags

    Choose your countries, then enter the packed weight, dimensions and addresses to check available services.

  2. 02

    Pack, print and prepare

    Pack securely, attach the label for each item and complete the documents requested for your shipment.

  3. 03

    Ready for collection

    Have your labelled bags ready at the collection address during your confirmed pickup window.

  4. 04

    Follow their journey

    Use your tracking details to follow progress and arrange for someone to receive your bags.

Your shipment, planned properly

Shipping from Germany to the USA

Shipping belongings to the United States starts with two practical questions: what is travelling, and who will receive it? A suitcase for a holiday and boxes for a permanent move may need different customs treatment. Build your plan around the actual contents and purpose of the shipment.

Prepare your packing list

Before collection

  • Confirm the collection address in Germany, including apartment or building details. Have someone available to hand over your labelled items.
  • Check the recipient's delivery address in the USA, including the required state or province. Confirm any reception or access instructions before booking.
  • Prepare an itemised contents list with accurate descriptions and values. Check the destination's entry requirements and complete the documents requested for your shipment. Used belongings are not automatically exempt from charges.
More about packing and arrival in the USA

Prepare an inventory before you seal the bags

For a move involving unaccompanied household or personal effects, US Customs and Border Protection directs importers to Form 3299. Its guidance also calls for a full inventory that can be supplied on request. Check which procedure applies to your shipment; the form is not a blanket promise of free entry.

Write useful descriptions and quantities while the contents are still visible. Keep any requested ownership or travel evidence accessible. Separate the owner's travel details from the shipment details when completing paperwork, and ask for clarification if a field is unclear.

Check the small things tucked inside

CBP distinguishes prohibited goods from restricted goods that need additional permission. Review its current guidance before including food, plants, animal products or other unusual contents. An item being lawful to own at home does not settle whether it can enter the United States.

Make a final pass through toiletry bags, jacket pockets and gifts before closing the shipment. Check the carrier's own contents rules as well. If something needs specialist handling, resolve that before booking instead of hoping a general description will cover it.

Sources and further reading

Check the original guidance for the latest requirements before sending your belongings.

Keep exploring

Where can you ship from Germany?

Choose a delivery country to explore your route. Available services depend on the exact addresses and your packed items.

South & Central America

Asia Pacific

Europe

Middle East

North America

Good to know

A few things before you send.

Check prohibited items
How much does luggage shipping from Germany to the USA cost?

Your price depends on the service, collection and delivery addresses, and each item's packed weight and dimensions. Choose your countries above to start a quote, then confirm the details for your shipment. There is no single price for every bag or postcode.

When should I send my bags?

Check the available collection dates and delivery estimate for your chosen service before making plans. Allow extra time around a move or holiday, especially for international clearance. Keep your passport, travel documents and anything needed immediately on arrival with you.

Can I send boxes as well as suitcases?

You can quote for luggage and boxes within the booking limits. Every packed item must be within 68 kg and the applicable size limits. Measure the finished package, including its protective box, wheels and handles. Check the prohibited-items list before packing.

Can my bags be delivered to a hotel or university?

Check directly with the property before booking. Confirm that it accepts courier deliveries, which name and reference to use, where the courier should go and how long it can hold your items. Use a contact who can be reached at the destination.

Make room for the journey.

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Packing

How to measure and weigh luggage for a shipping quote

Measure the finished package, check the scale and understand length plus girth before entering your luggage details for a quote.

Packing

How to pack a box securely for shipping

Choose a strong box, cushion the contents, seal every seam and attach the label correctly before measuring your finished shipment.

Your next trip, with less to carry.

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