I used a US freight forwarder to get Summer Fridays Iced Coffee to the Netherlands with zero paperwork

Why Iced Coffee is the 2026 trend for my morning routine

I keep seeing the Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm in 'Iced Coffee' all over my TikTok feed lately. It has become the centerpiece of the 2026 neutral-aesthetic trend, specifically within those viral 'Spring Morning Routine' videos. Since it is a limited US release, everyone in the Netherlands has been trying to find a way to get their hands on it. The shade is a perfect cool-toned brown that mimics a chilled latte, and it fits exactly into the minimalist beauty look I prefer this year.

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I noticed that while other shades are available locally, this specific flavor is restricted to US retailers like Sephora and the official Summer Fridays website. To stay on top of us trends, I knew I had to find a workaround that didn't involve me filling out endless customs paperwork or risking a package loss.

The problem with buying from US stores directly

I initially tried to buy the balm myself, but I ran into a wall. Many major US retailers, including Sephora and even Apple or Nike, frequently block international credit cards. Even when I tried to use my Dutch card, the transaction was flagged. Beyond the payment issue, these stores often decline any order that is addressed to a known freight forwarder. It is incredibly frustrating to see an order cancelled minutes after placing it because the store's system doesn't recognize my billing address or dislikes the shipping destination.

My solution for blocked credit cards and order cancellations

I found a way to bypass these restrictions entirely by using the "BuyForMe" service from comGateway. This is essentially a proxy shopping service where they do the hard work for me. Instead of me struggling with the checkout page, I simply provided the link to the Summer Fridays Iced Coffee balm. We then had the comGateway team purchase the item on my behalf using a US domestic credit card.

This is the safest way I have found to guarantee that an order doesn't get cancelled. Because the store sees a US card and a US shipping address, the transaction goes through without any red flags. If you are tired of your orders being rejected by US retailers, I highly recommend this assisted purchase method as it eliminates all the stress of payment compatibility.

How I used a freight forwarder for shipping to the Netherlands

Once comGateway purchased the item, it was sent to my tax-free us address in Oregon. Using a freight forwarder is the only way I can access these US-only releases without physically being there. After the package arrived at the warehouse, I was notified immediately.

I prefer this method because it centralizes my shopping. If I want to add more items from other popular products lists, I can wait for them to arrive and then forward packages all at once. This package forwarding strategy saves me a significant amount on international shipping compared to sending items individually.

Managing import tax and shipping costs

One thing we have to deal with in the Netherlands is the import tax. I always make sure to factor in the Dutch VAT and potential customs fees before I ship. To avoid any surprises, I use the shipping calculator to get an estimate of what I will be paying. It helps me decide if I should add more items to my shipment to make the international shipping more cost-effective.

If you are unsure about the current rules for 2026, you should check out this guide on import tax. It explains how duties are calculated for items coming into the EU. I found that by using DHL international shipping or FedEx international shipping through my forwarder, the tracking is reliable and the customs clearance is handled professionally, meaning I don't have to deal with the paperwork myself. This truly is the lazy method for getting the best US beauty products delivered straight to my door in the Netherlands.