International Shipping & Customs Guide 2026 — USA, Europe, and Australia Orders Explained

Ordering from an international seller can feel uncertain if you don't know how customs, duties, or delivery timelines typically work. This guide answers the questions we get most often from customers ordering from the USA, across Europe, and in Australia, so you know what to expect before you check out.

Where Do Orders Ship From?

Brex International operates as a US-registered business, with production and fulfillment handling orders for customers across the USA, Europe, Latin America, and Australia. Because racing suits and jackets are made to order in most cases, production time is built into the overall delivery estimate shown on each product page, separate from the shipping transit time itself.

How Long Does Delivery Typically Take?

Total delivery time is production time plus shipping transit time, and both vary by destination and current order volume:

• USA: Generally the fastest delivery window given proximity to primary shipping routes.
• Europe: A slightly longer transit window than the USA, with delivery times varying somewhat by specific country.
• Australia: The longest typical transit time of our three main markets, given distance, though still a regularly served destination.

Always check the specific estimated delivery window shown on the product page before ordering, especially if you're timing a purchase around a birthday, holiday, or race weekend.

Will I Have to Pay Customs Duties or Import Taxes?

This depends entirely on your country's import regulations and the value of your order, and is something we can't control or predict exactly, since customs policy is set by each destination country's government, not by us. A few general points that apply broadly:

• Many countries have a duty-free threshold for personal imports below a certain value, under which no additional charges apply.
• Orders above that threshold may be subject to duties, VAT, or GST depending on your country's specific rules.
• Any customs charges are the responsibility of the recipient, not included in the original order price, since we have no way of knowing your specific customs bracket in advance.

If you want to know your exact threshold and rate, your country's customs authority website is the most accurate source, since rules do change and vary by product category.

USA Orders: What to Expect

As a US-registered business, domestic USA orders generally see the most straightforward delivery process with the fewest customs-related complications, since these are treated as domestic shipments rather than international imports.

European Orders: What to Expect

Orders shipping into EU countries may be subject to VAT depending on order value and specific country regulations, which have changed in recent years for imports from outside the EU. UK orders are handled separately from EU orders post-Brexit, with the UK's own import VAT and duty thresholds applying. If you're ordering from Europe, checking your specific country's current low-value import threshold before ordering gives you the clearest expectation of any additional charges.

Australian Orders: What to Expect

Australia applies GST to low-value imported goods, generally collected either at the point of sale or on arrival depending on how the shipment is processed. Given the longer transit distance, we'd recommend ordering with extra buffer time ahead of any specific date you need the item by, particularly around Christmas and other high-volume shipping periods when carrier delays tend to be more common globally.

Tracking Your Order

Once your order ships, tracking information is provided so you can follow its progress from production through to final delivery. If a package appears to be delayed in customs specifically, that stage can sometimes take longer than the transit time itself, since it depends on your local customs office's current processing volume rather than our shipping carrier.

What If My Package Is Held at Customs?

Occasionally a package is held for duty payment or additional documentation. In that situation:

• Check the tracking notification or any customs office correspondence for instructions on paying any assessed duty.
• Respond promptly to any requests, since packages held too long without action can sometimes be returned to sender.
• Reach out to our support team if you need help understanding a specific tracking status, though the duty payment process itself is handled directly between you and your local customs authority.

Sizing Before You Order Internationally

Since international returns and exchanges take considerably longer than domestic ones given the added shipping distance, getting your size right the first time matters even more for customers ordering from Europe or Australia. Always measure against the centimeter and European size charts on each product page rather than converting from a regional size you're used to, since our sizing runs on its own standardized scale across all markets.

Quick FAQ

Do prices include duties and taxes? No, product prices reflect the item and standard shipping cost only; any customs duties or import taxes are assessed separately by your country and are the recipient's responsibility.
Can you mark a package as a "gift" to avoid customs charges? We're not able to misrepresent shipment value or contents on customs paperwork, as this is against international shipping regulations regardless of intent.
What happens if I refuse a customs charge? Refused packages are typically returned to the sender rather than delivered, so it's generally best to pay any assessed charge if you still want the item.
Do you ship to Latin America too? Yes, Latin America is one of our regularly served markets alongside the USA, Europe, and Australia.

The Bottom Line

Ordering internationally is straightforward as long as you check your country's import threshold, allow enough time for both production and transit, and get your size right the first time to avoid a longer-than-usual exchange process. Browse the F1 Racing Suits collection and check the specific delivery estimate on any product page before you order.