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Important Notice Regarding Shipping Costs to the United States
At VGS Shop, we have always aimed to keep our international shipping costs as affordable as possible. However, due to significant changes to international shipping, customs requirements and import tariffs affecting goods entering the United States, we have had to revise our shipping charge for US orders.
Effective immediately, the shipping cost for orders delivered to the United States will increase from £19.99 to £34.99.
This increase is necessary to help cover the substantially higher costs associated with sending goods from the United Kingdom to the United States.
Why has the shipping price increased?
Since 29 August 2025, the United States has introduced significant changes to the treatment of imported goods. Goods entering the US are now generally subject to applicable import duties and tariffs, including goods that previously benefited from the $800 de minimis exemption. UK government guidance confirms that UK goods entering the United States can now face tariffs and duties regardless of whether their value is below $800. (Business.gov.uk)
These changes have increased the administrative and processing requirements associated with international shipments. Carriers must collect and process additional customs information and, where applicable, calculate and facilitate the payment of duties before goods can enter the US. (Royal Mail Click & Drop)
Shipping carriers have also introduced or increased international surcharges. For example, Royal Mail increased its International Surcharge from 6.5% to 12% from 3 May 2026, alongside an increase in its Fuel and Energy Surcharge from 11% to 16%. Royal Mail has also increased prices across a number of its international services during 2026. (Royal Mail)
As a result, the cost of fulfilling and transporting orders from the UK to the US has increased significantly.
The new £34.99 shipping charge helps VGS Shop contribute towards the increased costs of international postage, customs processing, carrier surcharges and the additional requirements associated with shipping goods into the United States.
We understand that a £15 increase in shipping is significant, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding. We have made this change only after reviewing the increased costs involved in serving our US customers and have sought to keep the adjustment as reasonable as possible while continuing to offer shipping to the United States.
Thank you for your continued support of VGS Shop.
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