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India · United States retailer

How to buy from Amazon US in India

Amazon US doesn't deliver to India. Paste the product link and iWishBag buys it for you — one all-inclusive INR price with customs duty for India included, paid with UPI, door-to-door in 7-12 days from United States.

Origin
United States
Destination
India
Transit
7-12 days
Currency
INR (₹)

Last updated 2026-04-29

How to buy from Amazon US and ship to India

  1. 1

    Find your Amazon US product

    Browse Amazon US (https://www.amazon.com) for the item you want. Copy the product URL — iWishBag accepts links from every product page on Amazon US.

  2. 2

    Paste the link into iWishBag's quote form

    Open iWishBag, paste the Amazon US URL, and pick India as your delivery destination. Add size, color, and quantity if relevant.

  3. 3

    Get an all-inclusive landed-cost quote in INR

    iWishBag returns the full landed cost — product price, United States domestic shipping (where applicable), international freight, customs duty for India, and any FX. Quote shown in INR (₹).

  4. 4

    Pay in INR with UPI

    Approve the quote and pay using UPI, card, Razorpay, net banking — whichever is most convenient for you in India.

  5. 5

    iWishBag buys the product on your behalf

    Once payment clears, iWishBag purchases the item from Amazon US, consolidates it at our United States origin warehouse, and prepares it for international shipment.

  6. 6

    Door-to-door delivery to India

    iWishBag handles export, international transit, India customs clearance and last-mile delivery. Typical transit: 7-12 days from United States. You receive door delivery with full tracking.

Why buy from Amazon US via iWishBag in India?

  • iWishBag serves Indian customers buying from US, UK, Japanese and Chinese retailers that do not offer direct shipping to India.

  • Pay in INR via UPI, Razorpay, card, or net banking — no separate FX conversion required.

  • iWishBag is a Singapore-headquartered concierge with full GST and customs documentation for Indian imports.

India customs

India applies Basic Customs Duty plus IGST on imports above the de-minimis threshold. iWishBag includes both in the upfront quote and handles the import paperwork.

Source: www.cbic.gov.in

Your landed cost to India

The all-inclusive price for electronics orders from Amazon US to India is built from four parts: the item price, international shipping from United States (7-12 days in transit), India customs duty (the rate depends on the product’s HS code), and 18% IGST. iWishBag calculates the exact figure before you pay — there are no surprise charges at customs.

Get your exact landed cost for India →

About Amazon US

Amazon US is the world's largest online retailer. iWishBag forwards from Amazon US for shoppers in India who want access to its catalog without paying for an international account or a freight forwarder separately.

Popular things to buy from Amazon US for India

Popular Amazon US categories shipped to India include Electronics, Books and Apparel. iWishBag buys each order, consolidates it at our United States warehouse, and ships to India with India customs duty and 18% IGST folded into a single INR (₹) price — paid with UPI and delivered in about 7-12 days.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen)

Electronics · typically around $249 on Amazon US

Reaches India in about 7-12 days — landed cost quoted in INR before you pay.

Kindle Paperwhite

Electronics · typically around $160 on Amazon US

Reaches India in about 7-12 days — landed cost quoted in INR before you pay.

Levi's 501 Original jeans

Apparel · typically around $60 on Amazon US

Reaches India in about 7-12 days — landed cost quoted in INR before you pay.

  • Electronics
  • Books
  • Apparel
  • Home
  • Beauty
  • Toys

Duties, taxes and delivery to India

Duty-free below
None - all imports assessed
VAT/GST-free below
None
Standard VAT/GST
18% IGST (typical)
Typical transit
7-12 days door-to-door
You pay in
INR (UPI, card, Razorpay)

India has no de-minimis for e-commerce imports - BCD plus cesses and IGST apply from the first rupee, and duty-free 'gift' imports via courier were abolished in 2019. See our India import duty index for per-category rates.

India applies Basic Customs Duty plus IGST on imports above the de-minimis threshold. iWishBag includes both in the upfront quote and handles the import paperwork.

De-minimis thresholds for 60+ countriesIndia import duty by category

Frequently asked questions

Does Amazon US ship directly to India?+
Most products on Amazon US ship only within the US — iWishBag forwards them internationally.
How much does it cost to ship from Amazon US to India?+
Your total is the Amazon US item price plus international shipping from United States, India customs duty (the rate depends on the product's HS code) plus 18% IGST, and any FX — all shown up front in INR (₹). iWishBag calculates the exact landed cost before you pay, so there are no surprise charges at India customs. Delivery runs about 7-12 days.
What do people in India usually order from Amazon US?+
Frequent iWishBag orders include Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen) (typically around $249 on Amazon US), Kindle Paperwhite (typically around $160 on Amazon US), Levi's 501 Original jeans (typically around $60 on Amazon US). Each ships from United States to India in about 7-12 days, with the full landed cost — item price, freight, India customs duty and FX — quoted up front in INR (₹) before you pay.
What does the iWishBag quote include?+
Every iWishBag quote for India is all-inclusive: the Amazon US product price, United States domestic shipping (where applicable), international freight to India, customs duty, and any FX conversion. There are no surprise charges at delivery.
How long does delivery take from Amazon US to India?+
Typical door-to-door delivery from United States to India is 7-12 days from payment. Lane times vary slightly by category and India customs queue.
How is customs duty calculated for India?+
India applies Basic Customs Duty plus IGST on imports above the de-minimis threshold. iWishBag includes both in the upfront quote and handles the import paperwork. (Source: www.cbic.gov.in)
Which payment methods does iWishBag accept in India?+
iWishBag accepts UPI, card, Razorpay, net banking — quote and payment in INR.
Can iWishBag buy any product on Amazon US?+
iWishBag can purchase the vast majority of products on Amazon US, including Electronics, Books, Apparel, Home, and more. Restricted items (lithium-only batteries, hazardous materials, certain perishables) are evaluated case by case.
Is iWishBag a legitimate company?+
Yes. iWishBag is operated by IWISHBAG PTE LTD (Singapore UEN 202347947E), founded in 2014 by Raunak Bohra and headquartered at 2 Venture Drive, Vision Exchange, Singapore. iWishBag has served customers across 30+ countries continuously since 2014.

Ready to order?

Paste a Amazon US link, get an all-inclusive landed-cost quote in INR, and have it delivered to India in about 7-12 days.

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