Top Costco US items UAE residents forward via Selectido
Based on Selectido shopper logs over the last 90 days, these are the items customers in Dubai / Abu Dhabi / Sharjah ship from Costco US most often. Most are blocked from direct international delivery, restricted to certain regions, or carry a 2-3× markup at local retailers vs US retail. Dubai shoppers know the drill — Shop & Ship from Aramex is the legacy player.
- Kirkland Signature vitamins — frequently forwarded to Dubai / Abu Dhabi / Sharjah.
- Kirkland coffee (2 lb bags) — frequently forwarded to Dubai / Abu Dhabi / Sharjah.
- Bulk Tide Pods — frequently forwarded to Dubai / Abu Dhabi / Sharjah.
- Costco-only LEGO sets — frequently forwarded to Dubai / Abu Dhabi / Sharjah.
- Kirkland baby formula — frequently forwarded to Dubai / Abu Dhabi / Sharjah.
- Bulk Cheerios — frequently forwarded to Dubai / Abu Dhabi / Sharjah.
- Kirkland protein bars — frequently forwarded to Dubai / Abu Dhabi / Sharjah.
- Kirkland Premium toilet paper — frequently forwarded to Dubai / Abu Dhabi / Sharjah.
Real shipping cost + UAE customs (FTA + VAT 5%) breakdown: Minneapolis → Dubai
Updated for 2026 with current FTA + VAT 5% rates. These are end-to-end actual numbers, not estimates — every fee accounted for.
| Weight | Express tier | Standard tier | Economy tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–3 lb (small) | $38–$58 | $23–$33 | $20–$32 |
| 4–7 lb (medium) | $49–$76 | $41–$58 | $37–$46 |
| 8–14 lb (large) | $80–$98 | $62–$78 | $44–$78 |
| 15–25 lb (XL) | $104–$148 | $83–$117 | $83–$100 |
UAE customs (FTA + VAT 5%) — duty on top of shipping:
- Threshold: AED 1,000 (about USD $272) personal-use. Items below this clear with zero duty.
- Tax framework: UAE Federal Customs + FTA: 5% import duty + 5% VAT. Personal-use exempt under AED 1,000.
- Aduana note: Customs at DXB / AUH / SHJ airports. Halal-considerate sourcing flag available.
Transit time from Minneapolis hub: DHL 3–5 days · FedEx 4–6 days · Aramex 4–7 days.
Carriers we use for UAE: DHL Express + FedEx + Aramex + Emirates Post.
Why customers in United Arab Emirates use Selectido for Costco
Costco's Kirkland Signature line is a global cult — Kirkland multivitamins, Kirkland baby formula equivalent (Kirkland ProCare), Kirkland coffee, Kirkland nuts and protein bars all rate as well as or better than the name brands at half the price.
Costco requires a membership to enter, blocks online ordering to most countries, and individual Costco branches in international markets carry only a fraction of the Kirkland US assortment. For United Arab Emirates customers specifically, Federal Customs Authority 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 shoppers carry a Costco Executive membership and shop on a video call with you. We can buy Kirkland items, Similac and Enfamil baby formula, Apple devices at Costco's lower price, and bulk supplements you cannot get without a membership.
Landed cost estimate — typical $200 Costco order to United Arab Emirates
+ 43% over US retail
Try with your own price →What customers in United Arab Emirates buy from Costco
- Kirkland Signature multivitamins
- Similac Pro-Total Comfort baby formula
- Enfamil NeuroPro
- Kirkland Almond Flour
- Garmin watches at Costco pricing
- Manuka honey
- Kirkland diapers and wipes
- iPad and AirPods at Costco discount
How Selectido buys at Costco for you
- Book a session — pick a 30-minute or 1-hour video slot, or use $14.99 package forwarding if you'll order online directly.
- Video call from the aisle — your shopper opens their phone camera inside the Costco store. You point, they pick up, you confirm.
- Approve and pay — final basket photo, exact total in USD, your approval, then we pay at checkout.
- Ship to United Arab Emirates — DHL Express with accurate Federal Customs Authority customs paperwork. Door-to-door including customs clearance.