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How to buy from AliExpress in the United States

Buy from AliExpress and have it delivered to the United States with iWishBag's Buy & Ship for me service — all-inclusive landed-cost quote in USD, customs and duty handled, door-to-door delivery in 8-12 days from China.

Origin
China
Destination
the United States
Transit
8-12 days
Currency
USD ($)

Last updated 2026-04-29

How to buy from AliExpress and ship to the United States

  1. 1

    Find your AliExpress product

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

  2. 2

    Paste the link into iWishBag's quote form

    Open iWishBag, paste the AliExpress URL, and pick the United States as your delivery destination. Add size, color, and quantity if relevant.

  3. 3

    Get an all-inclusive landed-cost quote in USD

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

  4. 4

    Pay in USD with card

    Approve the quote and pay using card, PayPal, Airwallex (USD) — whichever is most convenient for you in the United States.

  5. 5

    iWishBag buys the product on your behalf

    Once payment clears, iWishBag purchases the item from AliExpress, consolidates it at our China origin warehouse, and prepares it for international shipment.

  6. 6

    Door-to-door delivery to the United States

    iWishBag handles export, international transit, the United States customs clearance and last-mile delivery. Typical transit: 8-12 days from China. You receive door delivery with full tracking.

Why buy from AliExpress via iWishBag in the United States?

  • iWishBag serves the South Asian and SEA diaspora living in the US who want to buy from Flipkart, Myntra, Daraz, Rakuten, and Indian/Asian-direct retailers.

  • Most India and SEA retailers do not ship to the US — iWishBag handles purchase, consolidation, and delivery from origin to your US address.

  • Last-mile delivery covers all 50 states via USPS, FedEx, and UPS.

the United States customs

The US Section 321 de-minimis allows duty-free import of shipments under $800 — most personal-use orders qualify. iWishBag handles CBP clearance regardless.

Source: www.cbp.gov

About AliExpress

AliExpress is the largest China-direct retail marketplace. iWishBag forwards from AliExpress for shoppers in the United States who want access to its catalog without paying for an international account or a freight forwarder separately.

Popular things to buy from AliExpress for the United States

Popular AliExpress categories shipped to the United States include Electronics, Apparel and Home. iWishBag buys each order, consolidates it at our China warehouse, and ships to the United States with the United States customs duty and local import taxes folded into a single USD ($) price — paid with card and delivered in about 8-12 days.

65W GaN fast charger

Electronics · typically around $18 on AliExpress

Reaches the United States in about 8-12 days — landed cost quoted in USD before you pay.

Smart LED strip lights (5m)

Home · typically around $12 on AliExpress

Reaches the United States in about 8-12 days — landed cost quoted in USD before you pay.

Magnetic car phone mount

Auto Accessories · typically around $8 on AliExpress

Reaches the United States in about 8-12 days — landed cost quoted in USD before you pay.

  • Electronics
  • Apparel
  • Home
  • Auto Accessories
  • Tools

Duties, taxes and delivery to the United States

Duty-free below
Suspended (was USD 800)
VAT/GST-free below
No federal VAT
Standard VAT/GST
0% federal (state sales tax may apply)
Typical transit
8-12 days door-to-door
You pay in
USD (card, PayPal, Airwallex (USD))

The USD 800 Section 321 de-minimis exemption was suspended for commercial shipments from all countries effective 29 August 2025 - low-value imports into the US are now dutiable.

The US Section 321 de-minimis allows duty-free import of shipments under $800 — most personal-use orders qualify. iWishBag handles CBP clearance regardless.

De-minimis thresholds for 60+ countries

Frequently asked questions

Does AliExpress ship directly to the United States?+
Many AliExpress sellers do not offer direct international shipping to the United States. iWishBag bridges this by purchasing on your behalf, consolidating at our China origin warehouse, and forwarding to the United States as a single import shipment.
How much does it cost to ship from AliExpress to the United States?+
Your total is the AliExpress item price plus international shipping from China, the United States customs duty (the rate depends on the product's HS code), and any FX — all shown up front in USD ($). iWishBag calculates the exact landed cost before you pay, so there are no surprise charges at the United States customs. Delivery runs about 8-12 days.
What do people in the United States usually order from AliExpress?+
Frequent iWishBag orders include 65W GaN fast charger (typically around $18 on AliExpress), Smart LED strip lights (5m) (typically around $12 on AliExpress), Magnetic car phone mount (typically around $8 on AliExpress). Each ships from China to the United States in about 8-12 days, with the full landed cost — item price, freight, the United States customs duty and FX — quoted up front in USD ($) before you pay.
What does the iWishBag quote include?+
Every iWishBag quote for the United States is all-inclusive: the AliExpress product price, China domestic shipping (where applicable), international freight to the United States, customs duty, and any FX conversion. There are no surprise charges at delivery.
How long does delivery take from AliExpress to the United States?+
Typical door-to-door delivery from China to the United States is 8-12 days from payment. Lane times vary slightly by category and the United States customs queue.
How is customs duty calculated for the United States?+
The US Section 321 de-minimis allows duty-free import of shipments under $800 — most personal-use orders qualify. iWishBag handles CBP clearance regardless. (Source: www.cbp.gov)
Which payment methods does iWishBag accept in the United States?+
iWishBag accepts card, PayPal, Airwallex (USD) — quote and payment in USD.
Can iWishBag buy any product on AliExpress?+
iWishBag can purchase the vast majority of products on AliExpress, including Electronics, Apparel, Home, Auto Accessories, 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 AliExpress link, get an all-inclusive landed-cost quote in USD, and have it delivered to the United States in about 8-12 days.

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