pacme.com

What it is

PacMe is a professional international package forwarding service headquartered in the United States, with a core positioning that differs drastically from competitors: instead of standard package consolidation and forwarding, it specializes in unboxing and repackaging multiple parcels into one. By optimizing packing like a game of Tetris to minimize volumetric weight, it helps users cut down on international shipping costs. It caters specifically to combined forwarding needs for shoppers who purchase from multiple U.S. retailers, and its warehouse is located in tax-free Oregon, letting users save extra on U.S. local sales tax.

Core features & pricing

Its core offering is unboxing all parcels sent from different retailers, removing original packaging and excess empty space, then repacking items optimally into a well-fitted outer box. Official data says this typically cuts volumetric weight by 50%, solving a common pain point where most forwarding services just combine original boxes as-is, leaving lots of empty space that forces customers to pay extra shipping fees.

Pricing is transparent with no hidden fees:

• One-time $40 account opening fee
• $300 annual plan for standard mail receiving and forwarding
• Base fee of $2 per incoming parcel (includes invoice scanning, item photos, and 30 days of free storage)
• Repacking & consolidation fee: only $10 for 1-3 items, $20 for 5+ items
• Waived incoming parcel base fees for 7+ items
• Shipping is charged by final billed weight: for 25-200kg shipments, the rate is as low as $5-$7 per kilogram. You can get an instant quote via the official website's shipping calculator.

Pros, cons & who this is for

Pros:
PacMe's repacking optimization is truly top-tier in the industry. The per-kilogram rate for large shipments is significantly lower than most competitors, and the extra savings from the tax-free warehouse address adds up to considerable discounts for bulk multi-item orders. All pricing is open and transparent, with no hidden surcharges.

Cons:
The downside is very clear: the official site currently states that it is no longer accepting new customers. For small shipments (under 10kg) with fewer than 5 items, it is far less cost-effective than competitors, and is even much more expensive than standard forwarding services. It is not suitable for single small-parcel forwarding.

It is ideal for users who regularly make bulk purchases from multiple U.S. e-commerce sites (clothing, electronics, outdoor gear, etc.) with a total weight over 15kg. If you only need to forward one or two small items occasionally, this is not for you at all.

Accessibility from China

The official website can be accessed directly without a VPN/proxy. All features including the shipping calculator work normally. It supports forwarding to mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and other regions.