Shop from USA to Egypt: Routes, Costs and Customs Basics

You can shop from the USA to Egypt through Amaboxly in three ways: order an item already listed in our shop, ask us to buy from a US store for you, or buy it yourself and forward the parcel. This guide covers what each route costs, how long it takes and what Egyptian customs expects from you.

Get an Egypt quote before you pay a US store

Any route outside Malaysia needs a destination-specific quote before you buy or ship. Serving a country does not mean every item, carrier route or postcode is accepted, so send us the product link, your city and your postcode first. Our WhatsApp is +1 (603) 440-9886, and a real person answers within Malaysian business hours.

Some products need extra review before buying: batteries (installed or spare), power banks, liquids, aerosols, cosmetics, magnets, anything with radio functions, fragile glass or ceramics, and bulky household items. Prohibited items can be held and disposed of, and we may open a box when a check is needed.

Three ways to shop from the USA to Egypt

For a shop order, browse the Amaboxly shop. Every product page shows whether the item is Ready Stock Malaysia, Ready Stock USA or Pre-Order. You use the normal shop checkout, and the shop’s own price, delivery and returns policy apply.

For Buy for me, open My Account, Forwarding, and choose "Buy for me". Send the exact US product URL, product name, size, colour, quantity, store price and a cart or product-page screenshot. We review availability and eligibility, then place the order once you pay the payment request. A small assisted-purchase fee per checkout applies, shown on the Buy for me page and in your payment request. Retailer acceptance and stock are never guaranteed.

For a parcel you buy yourself, choose "I bought something" and there is no Amaboxly purchase fee. Get the complete receiving address and suite from us before checkout. Keep your receipt and tracking number, declare the parcel with accurate contents and paid value, then review the quote before authorizing shipment. Our worldwide parcel forwarding page lists the steps.

What a delivered price to Egypt includes

A shop order has two parts: the item price and a live shipping quote per item, shown at checkout before you pay. Prices can be displayed in EGP as an estimate. We charge in ringgit and your bank converts, so the final amount can differ slightly.

A forwarded or Buy for me parcel has more parts: the retailer’s price, air freight on the billed weight, and door delivery, import or clearance charges and any services, which we confirm separately in your quote.

Egypt uses our standard worldwide air freight rate, which is twice the Malaysia per-kg tier on the shipping fees page. Two examples:

• 1 kg: 1 x (USD 36.00 x 2) = USD 72.00
• 10 kg: 10 x (USD 11.50 x 2) = USD 230.00

Billed weight is the higher of actual and dimensional weight. Dimensional weight is length x width x height in inches, divided by 166 to give pounds, then multiplied by 0.4536 for kilograms. A 20 x 14 x 10 inch box works out to 2,800 / 166 = 16.87 lb, or about 7.65 kg. If that box weighs 10 kg on the scale, you are billed for 10 kg.

The minimum is 1 kg per box, and rates are reviewed and may change. There is no extra packing fee on top of the weight rate. We do not sell freight insurance, so glass, ceramics and liquids travel at your risk.

How long delivery takes

Pre-Order and Ready Stock USA items take about 30 days from the order date. That is an estimate: peak seasons, US store delays and customs inspections can add a few days. Pre-orders are usually bought within 1 to 3 business days, with a first update within 3 to 5 business days.

You get a WhatsApp message at each status: Bought, In transit, Arrived and Delivered. Shop orders to Egypt travel by FedEx, and international parcels are usually in transit 1 to 5 working days after dispatch.

Air freight forwarding also takes about 30 days as a planning estimate. Confirm departure, arrival and local delivery timing with us, and ask on WhatsApp if you need an express price.

Deposit and balance for Egypt orders

A 50% deposit is offered on Pre-Order items only. On the product page, choose the colour, select "Pay 50% deposit" and add to bag. The cart shows what you pay today and the balance due later. Ready Stock items are paid in full.

Egypt orders go through our Malaysia hub, so the balance is due when the item arrives in Egypt. The payment link comes by email and WhatsApp, and the item ships once the balance is paid. If the US store sells out before we secure your item, we refund everything paid for it, including the deposit.

Egyptian customs: what to prepare

Import duties, taxes and clearance charges are set by Egypt and are the buyer’s responsibility. They are not included in our prices or delivery fees. We declare the accurate item value on customs forms, and forwarded parcels need an accurate declaration and receipt from you.

Rules can vary by product type and change over time. Check the Egyptian Customs Authority’s current guidance for your item before you buy.

Returns and cancellations

Shop orders can be returned within 30 days of delivery. Change-of-mind returns must be in new condition, carry a 10% restocking fee on the total amount paid for the order, and the cost of shipping it back to the seller is deducted from your refund. Contact us with your order number and reason before sending anything back. The refund and returns policy has the full terms.

Cancelling a Pre-Order or Ready Stock USA item before delivery costs a 10% processing fee, and payment gateway fees are not refunded. A Buy for me request is free to cancel while it is Submitted or Information needed. Once the item has been bought, the charge is USD 35 per checkout.