Ship a TV from the UK to 185 destinations worldwide. Original manufacturer's box required. Clear quote before collection. 28 years experience shipping personal effects and electronics internationally.
Yes — we ship TVs and large flat-screen displays internationally. A TV is one of the most common high-value items people want to ship when relocating overseas. The critical requirement: the TV must be in its original manufacturer's box, or a purpose-built TV shipping carton with foam inserts. Without correct packaging, a TV is extremely vulnerable to damage.
Power compatibility. UK TVs run on 220–240V, 50Hz. Most countries now support universal voltage, but check your destination's power standard before shipping a UK TV. Smart TVs may also have region-locked content that affects streaming services abroad. This is not a shipping issue — it is something to consider before deciding to ship the TV at all.
Customs and duty. A TV shipped as part of a personal effects relocation is treated differently from a commercial import. In most countries, a used TV owned and used by the shipper is assessed under personal effects rules — generally more favourable than commercial goods. Declare it accurately on your packing list: "1x used flat screen TV, [size], declared value £[amount]".
New vs used. A new TV in sealed original packaging may attract different customs treatment than a used personal item. If your TV is new or recently purchased, advise us at booking — customs authorities at the destination may assess it differently from a used personal item.
Size and weight. A 55" TV in its original box typically weighs 25–35kg and measures approximately 140cm × 80cm × 15cm. A 65" TV in box is typically 180cm × 110cm × 20cm and weighs 35–50kg. Our standard rate covers up to 30kg per item — TVs over 30kg may require individual pricing. Call us with the exact boxed weight and dimensions.
In 28 years of shipping, the most common cause of TV damage in transit is inadequate packaging. If you do not have the original manufacturer's box and foam inserts, call us on 0800 096 38 39 before booking. We can advise on sourcing appropriate packaging for your specific screen size.
TVs are shipped most often as part of family relocations and expat contract moves. Families moving to Dubai, Nigeria, Australia, Canada and the USA regularly ship TVs alongside personal effects — particularly when moving to a location where UK TV models may be cheaper or higher quality than locally available equivalents.
The key difference between shipping a TV with Excess Luggage Co. versus a standard parcel courier: we handle items by weight and specialist freight routing, with proper customs documentation. Parcel couriers often refuse or mishandle large flat screens. Our air freight process is designed for oversized personal effects.
Tell us what you are shipping, your UK postcode, destination and collection date. Clear quote before we collect.