Shipping to the USA

Quick heads up — since 29 August 2025, every parcel coming into the US gets hit with import duty. There's no more "under $800 and you're fine" rule. We want you to know exactly what you'll pay before you order, so here's the full picture with estimates.

The short version

For UK-made Alias23 parts you'll pay 10% of the order value in US import duty, plus a small fee to the courier for processing the parcel through customs. You pay this directly to the courier (FedEx, UPS, DHL or USPS) when your parcel arrives in the US — not to us, not to US Customs directly.

Heads up on VAT — Alias23 prices don't include UK VAT (we're a small operation under the VAT threshold), so the price you see is the price you pay us. No VAT to add, no VAT to subtract.

What you'll actually pay

Here's how it breaks down on a typical mid-range order:

Item	Example
Parts in your cart	$500
Shipping	shown at checkout
US import duty (10%)	$50
Courier handling fee	~$15–25
Total on arrival	~$65–75

How it actually works

You pay us for the parts and shipping at checkout. When the parcel lands in the US, the courier emails or texts you a payment link for the duty and their handling fee. Pay it, parcel gets released, lands on your driveway. Usually all wrapped up within a couple of days of the parcel arriving stateside.

One thing worth knowing — if you ignore the payment request, the parcel sits in limbo and eventually gets sent back. So keep an eye on your inbox after you order.

Why we don't just include duty at checkout

Honestly? We looked at it. The Royal Mail "duty paid at checkout" service (PDDP) is on our list to evaluate. For now, having you pay the courier directly means you're paying the actual amount US Customs assesses rather than an estimate we'd have to round up to cover ourselves. We'd rather keep the sticker price honest.