Shop from USA to France: A Practical Amaboxly Guide

To shop from USA to France with Amaboxly, you have three routes: 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 explains what each route costs, how long it takes and what French Customs expects from you.

What a delivered price in France is made of

Start with the full cost, because the US sticker price is only one part of it. Four pieces add up to what you pay by the time the parcel reaches you.

Prices on amaboxly.com can be shown in EUR as an estimate. We charge in ringgit at checkout and your bank converts, so the final amount can differ slightly. Card payments work from France.

Three ways to shop from USA to France

An item listed in our shop

If the item is already on amaboxly.com, use the product page and shop checkout. Every product page shows its category: Pre-Order, Ready Stock USA or Ready Stock Malaysia. Browse the current Pre-Order listings to see items we buy from US stores after you order.

Buy for me

Use this when the item is not in our shop, or when a US store rejects your French card or billing address. In My Account, open Forwarding, choose "Buy for me" and send the exact US product link with the product name, size, colour, quantity, store price and a cart screenshot. If the store showed an error message, include it.

We review availability and eligibility, then place and pay for the order after you pay our payment request. Retailer acceptance and stock are never guaranteed. The assisted-purchase fee is shown on the Buy for me page and in your payment request.

I bought something

If your card works at the US store, buy the item yourself and send it to the receiving address and suite we confirm for you. Choose "I bought something" in your Forwarding account and get the complete address before you pay. Our forwarding address checkout checklist covers that step.

Keep your receipt and retailer tracking number, then declare the parcel with accurate contents and paid value. Warehouse photos, invoices and shipment progress appear in My Orders.

Forwarding freight to France, with the arithmetic

France uses our standard worldwide air freight rate, which is twice the corresponding Malaysia USD per kg tier. Two examples:

• 1 kg: the Malaysia tier is USD 36.00 per kg, doubled to USD 72.00, so 1 x 72.00 = USD 72.00.
• 10 kg: the Malaysia tier is USD 11.50 per kg, doubled to USD 23.00, so 10 x 23.00 = USD 230.00.

Billed weight is the higher of actual and dimensional weight, with a 1 kg minimum per box. Dimensional weight is length x width x height in inches, divided by 166 for pounds, then multiplied by 0.4536 for kg. A boot box of 18 x 14 x 8 inches gives 2,016 / 166 = 12.14 lb, or 5.51 kg. If the scale reads 3 kg, the dimensional figure is the one billed, and a weight between tiers uses the next tier up.

Door delivery in France, import or clearance charges and extra services are confirmed separately in your quote. The calculator on our shipping fees page estimates Malaysia forwarding, so do not assume its totals for a French address. We do not sell freight insurance, and glass, ceramics and liquids travel at your risk.

Deposit, balance and timing from the New Hampshire hub

Pre-Order items offer a 50% deposit. On the product page choose the colour, choose "Pay 50% deposit" and add to bag. Cart and checkout show what you pay today and the balance due later. Ready Stock items are paid in full.

Orders for France ship straight from our New Hampshire hub, so the balance is paid before the item ships from the USA. The payment link arrives by email and WhatsApp, and the item ships once the balance is paid.

Pre-Order and Ready Stock USA items take about 30 days from the order date. We usually buy pre-orders within 1 to 3 business days. Shop orders to France travel by FedEx. Peak seasons, US store delays and customs inspections can add a few days, so treat the date at checkout as an estimate.

For forwarded parcels, our air freight planning estimate is about 30 days. Confirm departure, arrival and local delivery timing for France with us.

French Customs (la Douane): the basics

Duties and taxes on a parcel entering France are set by French Customs (la Douane). They are the buyer’s responsibility and are not included in our prices, delivery fees or freight.

In general, customs looks at the declared value and description, may ask for a receipt, and collects any duty or tax from the buyer. We declare the accurate item value on customs forms. For forwarded parcels, you must give us an accurate declaration and receipt. Check la Douane’s current guidance before a large purchase.

Our US base is New Hampshire, which has no general state sales tax. That can benefit eligible purchases delivered to the confirmed receiving address. It does not remove French import duties, taxes or clearance charges.

Checks to make before you buy

• Ask for a France quote first. Our worldwide parcel forwarding page explains the route, but a listed country does not mean every item, carrier route or postcode is accepted.
• Tell us about items that need extra review: batteries, power banks, liquids, aerosols, cosmetics, magnets, 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.

Returns and cancellations

Shop orders can be returned within 30 days of delivery, including for change of mind. The item must be in new condition, a 10% restocking fee applies, 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 carries a 10% processing fee. 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.