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Shop the US from Iraq — تسوّق من أمريكا بالفيديو المباشر

Baghdad, Erbil, Basra, Sulaymaniyah, Mosul — your live US shopper on video. US baby formula, Sephora, Apple, supplements — shipped via DHL or Aramex direct to your door.

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Why Iraqi customers use Selectido

Iraq's local market has gaps that hurt — US baby formula brands hard to find on Baghdad shelves, Sephora US prestige skincare unavailable, Apple products at inflated grey-market prices, USDA-organic supplements scarce. Forwarders like Aramex Shop & Ship help when you can place an online order, but many US stores still won't ship to Iraq or to forwarder addresses at all.

Selectido sends a real US shopper into the store on a live video call. You direct, they shop, the package goes out the next business day to Baghdad, Erbil, or wherever you are. Most-requested categories from Iraqi customers: infant formula, prescription-free supplements (Centrum, Costco Kirkland), Sephora US prestige beauty, Apple electronics, and modest-fashion apparel.

Top US stores for Iraqi customers

Shipping to Iraq

Best options for Iraq delivery from US warehouse:

Customs at a glance: Iraq applies customs duty (typically 5–30% depending on category) plus VAT-equivalent fees on most imports. Personal-use shipments under low-value thresholds typically clear smoothly. Selectido marks customs accurately and includes the original receipt.
Regional delivery note: Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, and Duhok (Kurdistan Regional Government) often clear customs faster than Baghdad — KRG runs its own import procedures and DHL's KRG hub processes packages quickly. Baghdad, Basra, and Najaf clear through their respective international airports. Anbar and Ninewa provinces may take 2–3 extra business days depending on carrier coverage. Selectido's specialist will recommend the carrier most likely to deliver fastest to your specific address.

Erbil & Kurdistan: a faster path

Customers based in Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, or Duhok have a real speed advantage. The Kurdistan Regional Government's customs processing through Erbil International Airport is generally faster and more predictable than Baghdad International. DHL has a strong presence in Erbil and Sulaymaniyah, with same-day local delivery once a package clears customs. If you're flexible on delivery address — for instance, you have family or a business in the KRG you can use as the receiving address — that often saves 1–3 days.

Two ways to shop the US from Iraq

Selectido offers both services to Iraqi customers:

📹 Live video shopping — $75/hr

For items you want to see before buying — apparel sizing, electronics demos, fresh formula stock, beauty consultations. A real US shopper opens a video call from inside the store, you watch and direct.

📦 Package forwarding — $14.99/shipment

For items you've already ordered online from a US store. Get a free US shipping address (Suite ID like SE-3YF8). Order direct, we receive + photograph + forward to Iraq. Learn more →

💎 Bundle perk: Book any $75+ live shopping session in a calendar month and the $14.99 forwarding service fee is waived for that month — you only pay actual carrier shipping.

Cities Selectido ships to in Iraq

Anywhere in Iraq that DHL, FedEx, or Aramex deliver. Major destinations:

الخدمة باللغة العربية

دردشة الفيديو المباشر مع المتسوق متاحة بالإنجليزية، لكن لوحة الدردشة في التطبيق تترجم الرسائل بشكل فوري بين العربية والإنجليزية. التطبيق بأكمله، الفواتير والدعم متاحة بالإنجليزية مع ترجمة عربية للرسائل الرئيسية. (Selectido's full Arabic UI is on the roadmap.)

Frequently asked questions

Which Iraqi cities does Selectido ship to?
Major cities: Baghdad, Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Basra, Mosul, Najaf, Karbala, Kirkuk, Duhok. Erbil and Sulaymaniyah typically clear customs fastest. Anbar and Ninewa may take 2–3 extra business days depending on carrier coverage.
What are Iraq's customs charges on US packages?
Iraq applies customs duty (typically 5–30% depending on category) plus VAT-equivalent fees. Personal-use shipments are usually treated favorably; commercial-quantity declarations get assessed at higher rates. Selectido marks customs accurately and includes the receipt. Erbil and Sulaymaniyah (KRG) often clear faster than Baghdad airport.
Are baby formula imports legal to Iraq?
Yes. Personal-use quantities of US baby formula (Similac, Enfamil, Kirkland Signature, Bobbie) ship routinely. This is one of the most common Selectido orders to Iraq — US formulas are hard to source locally and parents want trusted brands. Standard customs declaration applies.
Which carriers deliver from the US to Iraq?
DHL Express is the most reliable — 5–8 business days to Baghdad and Erbil. FedEx International Priority covers primary cities (5–8 days). Aramex US-handoff covers more provinces but is slower (8–12 days).
Can I pay in US dollars?
Yes. Selectido bills in USD. You pay via card (most Iraqi-issued Visa/Mastercard work) or wallet top-up. USD is widely accepted in Iraq alongside Iraqi Dinar (IQD).
Is Selectido available in Kurdistan (Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Duhok)?
Yes — and KRG customers often get the fastest delivery. The KRG runs separate customs processing through Erbil International Airport, which generally clears faster than Baghdad. DHL has strong local presence in Erbil and Sulaymaniyah.
Can I request a female specialist?
Yes. Specialist gender preference can be set when booking — useful for fitting-room/clothing or modesty-conscious shopping.

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