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How to Buy from Amazon US in India

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Why customers in India use Selectido for Amazon

Amazon US has the deepest US selection of any retailer on earth — but Amazon's international sites carry maybe 20% of the US catalog, often at 30-60% markup, and many third-party sellers refuse international addresses.

Amazon Global is unreliable for many product categories. Lithium batteries, supplements, cosmetics, and gaming consoles often won't ship internationally. Lightning Deals and Prime Day pricing exclude international shoppers entirely. For India customers specifically, CBIC customs requires accurate value declaration on courier shipments — guesswork ends in seizures or paid-twice scenarios. Selectido marks customs accurately, includes the original receipt, and confirms exact landed cost before charging your card.

Selectido provides you a US shipping address. Order from amazon.com normally to that address — we receive, photograph, and forward. For Lightning Deals or live-on-camera authentication, switch to a video session.

Landed cost estimate — typical $200 Amazon order to India

Amazon retail price$200.00
DHL Express courier (2 kg)$58.00
Customs duty (20%)$51.60
VAT/IVA (18%)$55.73
Selectido service fee$14.99
Total landed$380.32

+ 90% over US retail

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What customers in India buy from Amazon

How Selectido buys at Amazon for you

  1. Book a session — pick a 30-minute or 1-hour video slot, or use $14.99 package forwarding if you'll order online directly.
  2. Video call from the aisle — your shopper opens their phone camera inside the Amazon store. You point, they pick up, you confirm.
  3. Approve and pay — final basket photo, exact total in USD, your approval, then we pay at checkout.
  4. Ship to India — DHL Express with accurate CBIC customs paperwork. Door-to-door including customs clearance.
India customs in plain English: Personal courier: IGST 18% + Basic Customs Duty + Social Welfare Surcharge stack. Effective duty often 38-44% on electronics.

Frequently asked questions

Can I order from Amazon.com directly to India?
Most US Amazon websites do not ship internationally to India. Some categories — supplements, lithium batteries, cosmetics — are blocked from international shipping even when general shipping is available. Selectido provides a US shipping address and a live US shopper to bridge this gap.
How much will customs cost on a $200 Amazon order shipped to India?
Estimated total landed cost for a typical $200 Amazon order to India: about $380 including CBIC customs, VAT/IVA 18%, DHL courier (~$58), and the Selectido $14.99 forwarding fee. Personal courier: IGST 18% + Basic Customs Duty + Social Welfare Surcharge stack. Effective duty often 38-44% on electronics.
How long does shipping from Amazon to India take?
DHL Express from US to India typically takes 4-9 business days door-to-door including customs at the major India entry port. Selectido buys at Amazon, ships same-day or next business day from our US warehouse.
Can I get Amazon loyalty points or rewards as a customer in India?
Selectido shoppers can apply your Amazon account number, Beauty Insider, Apple ID, Costco membership, or other loyalty program credentials at checkout if you provide them. Points and benefits accrue to your account directly.
What if Amazon runs out of stock during my video session?
Selectido shoppers will offer alternatives in real time — comparable brands, different colors or sizes, or another nearby Amazon store. You approve every substitution on camera before we buy.

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