My simple way to get the 2026 Obsidian Glass Fellow Stagg EKG Pro delivered to France

Why I wanted the 2026 Obsidian Glass Edition

I have been following the specialty coffee scene for years, and while Australia usually gets the first look at high-end gear, the 2026 'Obsidian Glass' Edition of the Fellow Stagg EKG Pro remained a strictly US-only release this year. My kitchen in Paris needed that translucent smoked-glass base and the updated haptic dial. I knew I couldn't wait for a European release that might never happen.

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The 2026 model isn't just about looks. We get better temperature stability and a refined pour-over tracking system that integrates with most modern brewing apps. For me, the Obsidian Glass aesthetic was the main draw. It looks like a piece of art on the counter, but getting it from a US store to my door in France required a plan that didn't involve me filling out endless customs forms.

The struggle of US-only releases

I quickly realized that Fellow and most high-end US retailers won't ship this specific edition directly to France. Even if they did, the shipping costs they quote are often triple the actual price of the kettle. I needed a freight forwarder to handle the middleman work for me. I wanted to shop us store sites just like a local would, without worrying about international credit card blocks or shipping restrictions.

My lazy method for shipping to France

I used a tax-free us address provided by comGateway. This is the core of what I call the lazy method. I simply bought the kettle on the Fellow website, shipped it to my assigned Oregon address, and let the experts handle the rest. I didn't have to deal with US sales tax, which saved me about 8% right off the top. Once the kettle arrived at the warehouse, I received a notification to choose my shipping speed to France.

To see if this was actually worth it, I used a shipping calculator before I even hit the buy button. It gave me a clear idea of what I would be paying so there were no surprises when the kettle hit the French border.

Shipping estimates and logistics data

If you are planning to follow my lead, you need to know the physical specs of this kettle. It is heavier than it looks because of the glass base.

• Box Weight: Approx. 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs).
• Box Dimensions: 30cm x 30cm x 25cm (Medium-sized parcel).
• Volumetric Warning: The box is sturdy and fairly compact. You won't get hit with high volumetric weight charges unless you start adding large, light items like bags of coffee filters or apparel to the same shipment.
• Battery Check: This item is a plug-in appliance. It does NOT contain lithium batteries, so you don't have to worry about the specific hazardous materials surcharges often applied to electronics.

I checked the international shipping rates beforehand to compare DHL and FedEx options. For a 3kg package to France, the rates were very reasonable compared to what I expected for a premium courier.

Handling French import tax

One thing I cannot avoid is the French import tax. When the kettle enters France, you will be responsible for VAT (usually 20%). The reason I call this the lazy method is that the shipping provider often allows you to pre-pay these fees or handles the clearance so you just pay a single invoice online. Check our guide on import duties if you want to see the current thresholds for France in 2026.

Rules and prohibited items

Before you buy any high-end kitchen tech, always check the shipping rules. While a kettle is perfectly fine, some cleaning agents or pressurized canisters sometimes sold with coffee gear might be on the list of prohibited items. I made sure to only order the kettle itself to keep my shipment moving fast.

My Fellow Stagg EKG Pro Obsidian Glass arrived in perfect condition. I didn't have to talk to a single customs agent or fill out a single paper form. I just clicked a few buttons, paid my shipping fees, and waited for the delivery truck to arrive at my apartment in Paris.