In this article you’ll find everything you need to know about ordering from iHerb United Kingdom. Our team placed an order and explored all the details: how to shop, which items are available, how much delivery costs, and exactly how long you’ll wait your order.
Official iHerb UK Website
Head straight to uk.iherb.com and you’ll land on the iHerb United Kingdom storefront. The site automatically switches to English and displays prices in British pounds (£). All local VAT (20%) is pre‑calculated at checkout, and you’ll see only promotions and promo codes valid for UK shoppers.
Before we get into the delivery details, we’d like to remind you that there are ways to reduce the cost of your basket by 10-30% on iHerb. Enter the code DMU6301 at checkout to get a guaranteed 5-10% discount, or check out our page with all the latest iHerb discount codes for all current UK coupons.
iHerb UK Delivery Methods
When you place your order iHerb UK will offer you 3 delivery options. We have compiled all the information about them into a handy table based on data from the iHerb website.
| Shipping Method | Cost | Est. Delivery Time | Carrier(s) | Taxes (VAT) & Duties | Contact Information¹ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Air | Free on orders ≥ £30; £3.99 on smaller orders | 7-11 days | Evri or Amazon Shipping (iHerb chooses) | Included in price | Via Evri / Amazon website |
| FedEx | £10.45 | 7-11 days | FedEx | Included in price | 03456 07 08 09 |
| DHL Express | £15.70 | 8-11 days | DHL Express | Included in price | 44 844 248 0844 |
All shipping fees include VAT and any import duties—nothing extra to pay when your package arrives.
Which shipping method to choose?
- To save money: If your order is over £30, go for Global Air. Delivery will be free and the timescales are reasonable.
- If your order is under £30: Global Air is still the most budget-friendly option (£3.99).
- If you need delivery by a specific carrier: You can choose FedEx or DHL Express, but it will be more expensive. Their delivery times are comparable to Global Air in our experience.
iHerb Free Shipping to the United Kingdom
As you can see from the screenshot of our order, there is free shipping for the UK. The terms and conditions are simple:
- The selected shipping method is Global Air.
- Order total is over £30.
Estimated Delivery Times from iHerb UK
The estimated delivery time is 7–11 days, as our test showed. iHerb ships parcels by air directly from its US warehouses. Occasional delays can occur, especially around holidays, but most orders arrive within the stated window. Below is a breakdown of the approximate waiting time for your UK order, depending on which carrier you choose.
| Carrier | Days in Transit from Order Date |
|---|---|
| Global Air | 7–11 |
| FedEx | 7–11 |
| DHL Express | 8–11 |
We placed our test order on May 2nd — take a look at the screenshot below to see the delivery timeframes iHerb offered us at checkout.
Taxes and Customs Duties (VAT)
This is great news for UK customers. All VAT (Value Added Tax) applied to imported goods is already included by iHerb in the prices you see on the website. iHerb pays this tax directly to HMRC (HM Revenue and Customs).
Tax Summary:
| Fee Type | Status for UK Customer | Who Pays HMRC | Need to Pay Extra on Delivery? |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAT | Included in the item price on iHerb | iHerb | No |
| Customs Duties | iHerb aims to cover them (usually not applied) | iHerb | No (errors are very rare – contact iHerb support if occurs) |
- What does this mean for you? The amount you paid on iHerb is final.
- Order Limits: Specific value limits are not stated, but there shouldn’t be issues for most typical orders. The system will usually warn you if something is wrong.
What You Can and Can’t Order on iHerb United Kingdom
iHerb UK filters out any products that British customs won’t allow, so you won’t find:
- Hormonal supplements like DHEA
- Products with poppy or makha seeds
- CBD oils and hemp extracts
- Alcohol‑based tinctures
Everything else—from vitamins and minerals to protein powders, skincare and other beauty essentials—is available and ready to ship.