The standard pipeline
- Shop Polish sites (Allegro, Vinted, drugstores) → ship to your Warsaw address via ParcelPoland.com
- Domestic Poland delivery: 1–3 days
- Warehouse hold + optional consolidation: your choice, up to 30 days
- International leg Poland → USA: typically 4–8 business days (express) or 8–15 (economy)
- US customs clearance: usually 1–3 days unless inspection
DHL Express and FedEx for most US parcels; USPS partnerships for lighter economy tiers on request. Choice depends on weight, value, and how fast you need it after consolidation.
Customs and declared value
US import duty depends on HS code. Many consumer goods (clothing, cosmetics, games) enter at low or zero duty. Electronics vary. You are responsible for truthful declaration — we put Polish seller invoice values on the commercial invoice.
State sales tax may apply at import in some jurisdictions. We do not collect US tax at Polish warehouse; customs or courier broker handles it.
What Americans order most
- Polish cosmetics and skincare
- Allegro electronics and hobby goods
- Vintage cameras and collectibles
- Children's Polish books for bilingual families
- Specialty food (non-meat shelf-stable)
- Car parts for European cars in the US
Consolidated 4.5 kg box to New York, declared value $220, express: typically $48–65 shipping plus any US import fees. Compare to five separate international shipments at $35+ each — consolidation wins unless you bought one tiny item.
Pro tips
- Bundle orders — USA distance rewards consolidation heavily.
- Avoid shipping single low-value trinkets.
- Keep invoice PDFs from Allegro in your email; we attach paper copies.
- Ask on Polbox forum before ordering weird dimensions (ski boots, car bumpers).
— ParcelPoland / Polbox.world team