ACBuy Shipping Guide 2025: Methods, Costs & Customs Tips

Customs is the biggest concern for most international rep buyers. Understanding how customs works in your country is essential for avoiding seizures and unexpected fees.

Most countries have a de minimis threshold — a value below which imports are not subject to customs duties. In the US, this is $800. In the EU, it's €150. In the UK, it's £135. Declaring your package value below these thresholds can help avoid duties, but be aware that customs officers can assess the actual value of goods.

ACBuy can help with customs declarations. They can declare packages as "gifts" or "personal items" and use lower declared values. However, this comes with some risk — if customs determines the actual value is higher, you may face penalties.

For high-value orders, consider splitting your shipment into multiple packages. This reduces the risk of a single large seizure and keeps each package below customs thresholds.

One of the most underutilized features of ACBuy is package consolidation. If you're ordering multiple items, ACBuy can store them in their warehouse and ship everything together in a single package. This can save 30-50% on shipping costs compared to shipping each item separately.

To use consolidation, simply order multiple items and let them accumulate in your ACBuy warehouse. Once all items have arrived and passed QC, request consolidation. ACBuy will repackage everything into a single shipment.

Consolidation also has customs benefits — a single package with a lower declared value is less likely to attract customs attention than multiple packages. Just be careful not to consolidate too many items into one package, as very large or heavy packages can attract more scrutiny.