Why Baghdad customers choose Selectido
Baghdad has more US-product options than any other Iraqi city — Mansour Mall, Baghdad Mall, City Mall — but the prestige and specialty tier still requires importing from the US. Sephora US exclusives, Apple US pricing (vs. inflated grey-market), USDA-organic supplements, and especially US baby formula are the most-requested categories. Online forwarders work for orders you can place yourself, but stores like Apple, Costco, and Whole Foods block forwarder addresses.
Selectido sends a US-based specialist physically into the store. They open a video call from inside, you point at exactly what you want, they check it on camera (expiration dates on formula, sizing on apparel, condition on electronics), and the package leaves the next business day to Baghdad.
Baghdad neighborhoods we deliver to
DHL and Aramex cover all of Baghdad. Common delivery addresses:
Most-requested items by Baghdad customers
- US baby formula — Similac, Enfamil, Kirkland Signature, Bobbie. The #1 reason Baghdad customers use Selectido. Personal-use quantities ship cleanly.
- Costco Kirkland Signature — multivitamins, supplements, household bulk. No Costco anywhere in Iraq.
- Apple Store US — iPhones, MacBooks, AirPods at US retail vs. Baghdad grey-market markups.
- Sephora US prestige beauty — Drunk Elephant, Charlotte Tilbury, Tatcha — products not stocked locally.
- Whole Foods supplements — USDA-organic vitamins, specialty pantry items.
- Best Buy — gaming consoles, laptops at US prices.
- US prescription-free medications — Equate brand from Walmart, common OTC items at US prices.
Shipping & customs in Baghdad
DHL Express is the most reliable carrier choice for Baghdad — 5–8 business days door-to-door including customs through Baghdad International Airport (BIA). FedEx is comparable. Aramex US-handoff takes 8–12 days but is more economical on lower-priority shipments.
Baghdad vs. Erbil: which entry point?
If you have flexibility on receiving address — say a relative or business in Erbil or Sulaymaniyah — packages routed through KRG often clear faster than Baghdad airport. DHL's KRG hub processes packages quickly and the Kurdistan Regional Government's separate import procedures tend to be more predictable. For most Baghdad residents this isn't worth the local handoff hassle, but worth knowing if you're price- and speed-sensitive on a specific shipment. More on Erbil delivery →
How it works for Baghdad customers
- Tell us what you want. Book a session, pick a time that works for Baghdad (US morning hours = late afternoon/evening Iraq time).
- Live video at the US store. Specialist opens a video call from inside Sephora/Apple/Whole Foods/Walmart/etc. You direct.
- Pay from wallet. Items + shopper fee charged to your Selectido wallet (top up via card before/during the session).
- Package ships next business day. Goods photographed at our US hub, packed, sent to Baghdad via your preferred carrier.
- Tracking arrives by email. Watch progress through DHL/Aramex live tracking. Customs clears at BIA, delivered to your door.
Frequently asked questions
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