Why Nicaraguan customers use Selectido
Nicaragua's local retail (Galerías Santo Domingo, Multicentro Las Américas, Plaza Inter) carries plenty for everyday needs, but US-only categories — Sephora US prestige beauty, Apple Store US pricing, Whole Foods supplements, brand-name baby formula like Similac and Enfamil — still need a US shopper. The Nicaraguan-American diaspora is concentrated in Miami and California; Selectido replaces the "encargo" pattern with live video shopping that ships directly via DHL or FedEx.
Important — sanctions notice: The US Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) maintains targeted sanctions against specific Nicaraguan officials and entities under Executive Orders 13851 and 14088. Selectido ships only to private individuals not listed on OFAC's SDN List for personal-use goods. We cannot ship to government ministries, sanctioned police, military, or designated state-owned enterprises. We screen every recipient against the OFAC SDN List before shipping. Personal shopping for ordinary Nicaraguan civilians is fully permitted under US law.
Top US stores for Nicaraguan customers
- Sephora US — prestige beauty (no Sephora in Nicaragua)
- Apple Store US — iPhones, MacBooks at US retail
- Whole Foods — USDA-organic supplements, vitamins
- Costco Kirkland Signature — multivitamins, Similac/Enfamil baby formula, bulk household
- Best Buy, Amazon US — electronics, gaming consoles
- Target, Walmart US, Old Navy — kids' clothing, household goods
Shipping to Nicaragua
- DHL Express — preferred. 5-8 business days door-to-door including customs at MGA (Managua Augusto C. Sandino International).
- FedEx International Priority — 5-8 days.
- UPS Worldwide Express — 5-8 days.
- USPS to Correos de Nicaragua — 14-21 days, more economical but tracking thins out after Nicaragua entry.
Nicaragua customs: Nicaragua applies IVA 15% plus customs duty on imports above the de minimis threshold. Personal-use shipments under USD $100 generally clear via courier expedited regime. Higher values require formal declaration with the Dirección General de Servicios Aduaneros (DGA). Selectido marks customs accurately and includes the original receipt.
Two ways to shop the US from Nicaragua
📹 Live video shopping — $75/hr
For items you want to see before buying. Real US shopper opens video call from inside the store.
📦 Package forwarding — $14.99/shipment
For items you order online. Free US address, we receive + photograph + forward.
💎 Bundle perk: book any $75+ session in a calendar month and the $14.99 forwarding fee is waived for that month.
Cities Selectido ships to in Nicaragua
- Managua — fastest delivery via MGA. Includes Las Colinas, Los Robles, Carretera Masaya, Altamira.
- León, Granada, Masaya, Estelí, Matagalpa, Chinandega, Jinotepe, Rivas — all covered; 1-3 days extra vs. Managua.
Frequently asked questions
How fast does Selectido deliver to Nicaragua?
DHL Express: 5-8 business days door-to-door including customs at MGA. FedEx: similar.
Are there sanctions issues shipping to Nicaragua?
OFAC maintains targeted sanctions against specific Nicaraguan officials and state entities. Selectido screens every recipient against the OFAC SDN List. Personal-use shipments to ordinary civilians not on the SDN List are fully permitted under US law.
Can I receive Nicaragua shipments in córdobas?
Selectido bills in USD. Córdoba conversion happens at your card-issuing bank's exchange rate.
Which Nicaraguan cities does Selectido ship to?
Managua, León, Granada, Masaya, Estelí, Matagalpa, Chinandega, Jinotepe, Rivas — and beyond.
What does Nicaragua customs charge?
IVA 15% plus customs duty above the de minimis threshold. Under USD $100 personal-use shipments generally clear via courier expedited regime.
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