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By George Matthews, Marketing Director

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Shipito keeps international shipping affordable in three ways: negotiated rates with major carriers, a Premium Membership that lowers per-package fees, and four warehouses that let you pick the cheapest, fastest route for your destination. Here's how each one works, and how to combine them for the biggest savings.

• Why can't some U.S. stores ship internationally?
• Which carriers does Shipito ship with?
• How much do U.S. retailers' shipping fees actually cost?
• How does Shipito make shipping cheaper?
• How do I start shipping with Shipito?
• FAQ

Why can't some U.S. stores ship internationally?

Many U.S. retailers limit sales to domestic customers because international shipping brings extra customs paperwork, tax rules, and fraud risk that they'd rather not manage. That's not a rejection of you as a customer, it's a business decision. Package forwarding services like Shipito solve this: you shop U.S. stores using a free U.S. address, and we ship the package to you internationally.

Which carriers does Shipito ship with?

Shipito works with more than 20 carriers and services, including DHL, UPS, USPS, FedEx, Aramex, Australia Post, and others, depending on your destination and warehouse. Because we ship a high volume of packages, we're able to negotiate rates with these carriers that are lower than what an individual shipper would pay booking directly.

DHL and UPS are two of the most common choices. DHL operates in more than 220 countries and territories and is known for fast, reliable international delivery. UPS offers a similarly broad network with flexible delivery options, including Saturday delivery in many markets. Which carrier makes sense for your package depends on destination, weight, and how fast you need it. Our shipping calculator shows live options and prices for your specific shipment.

How much do U.S. retailers' shipping fees actually cost?

The total you pay isn't just the carrier's rate. It includes shipping fees, customs duties, taxes, and any brokerage fees, sometimes called the "total landed cost." That cost depends on package weight and dimensions, origin and destination, shipping method, and whether you add insurance. Rules vary by country too: some have low tax thresholds, others charge duty on nearly everything, and product category can affect fees through customs classification.

Because so many factors affect the final price, we recommend using the Shipito shipping calculator for an estimate specific to your package and destination, rather than relying on a general example that may not match your item's weight or dimensions.

How does Shipito make shipping cheaper?

Three things lower your cost, and they stack:

• Processing fee per package: $3.25 on a free account, $2.25 with Premium Membership.
• Consolidation fee per package: $5.50 on a free account, $3.25 with Premium Membership.
• Free storage: 7 days on a free account, 45 or more days with Premium Membership.
• Tax-free Oregon warehouse: not included on a free account, included with Premium Membership.

Prices verified on shipito.com/en/shipito-pricing, August 2, 2026. Re-verify before publishing.

Consolidation is one of the biggest levers. When we combine multiple packages into a single box, you avoid paying a separate processing fee, carrier base charge, and dimensional-weight penalty for each one. Shipito's own guidance is that consolidation can save up to 80% on shipping costs, depending on how many packages you combine and their size. [Link to the dedicated consolidation guide once it's published.]

Choosing the right warehouse matters too. Shipping through our Oregon warehouse means no U.S. sales tax on eligible purchases. California offers the lowest shipping rates and fastest processing for most U.S. domestic orders. Our Austria warehouse is fastest for European deliveries, and our Japan warehouse is the right choice if you're buying from Japanese retailers. See our warehouse locations page for a full breakdown of which one fits your shopping habits.

How do I start shipping with Shipito?

Getting your discount starts with signing up.

Step 1: Get your free U.S. address. Sign up for free, no setup fee. You'll get a real U.S. shipping address to use at checkout on any American store.

Step 2: Shop like a local. Use your Shipito address at checkout. If a store won't accept international payment methods, our Assisted Purchase service can buy the item on your behalf.

Step 3: Choose your extras. Request content photos, extra packing material, or consolidation once your packages arrive at the warehouse.

Step 4: Pick a carrier and ship. Compare carrier options and prices in the shipping calculator, fill out your customs declaration, and pay. We handle the rest, with tracking the whole way.

Step 5: Receive your package. That's it. Sign up with Shipito to get your free U.S. address and start saving on international shipping.

FAQ

Does a Premium Membership actually save money?
Yes, if you ship regularly. Premium Membership lowers the per-package processing fee from $3.25 to $2.25 and the consolidation fee from $5.50 to $3.25, plus it unlocks the tax-free Oregon warehouse and longer free storage. Occasional shippers may not recoup the membership cost; frequent shippers usually do. [Verify current membership price before publishing.]

Which Shipito warehouse has the lowest shipping rates?
California generally has the lowest rates and fastest processing for most destinations, since it's close to LAX. The cheapest warehouse for you specifically depends on where you're shipping to; Austria is faster and often cheaper for Europe, and Japan is the right choice for Japanese purchases.

Does consolidating packages lower customs duties too?
No. Consolidation lowers your shipping cost by combining packages into one box, but the declared value of your goods doesn't change, so any duty owed on the goods themselves stays the same.

Can I get an exact shipping quote before I buy?
Yes. Enter your warehouse, destination, and package weight and dimensions into the Shipito shipping calculator for a real-time estimate. Estimates don't include customs duties or taxes, which vary by country.

Is there a setup fee to start shipping with Shipito?
No. Signing up for a free account costs nothing, and you get 7 days of free storage to decide how to ship your first package.