Shop from USA to Portugal: A Practical Amaboxly Guide

You can shop from USA to Portugal 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 have us forward the parcel. This guide covers what each route costs, how long it takes, and what the Tax and Customs Authority (AT) expects on arrival.

What a delivered price in Portugal is made of

The total depends on the route. One line is the same on all three: Portuguese import duties, taxes and clearance charges are set in Portugal, are the buyer’s responsibility, and are not included in our prices or delivery fees.

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 euro amount can differ slightly.

Forwarding freight to Portugal

Portugal uses our standard worldwide air freight rate, which is twice the matching Malaysia tier in USD per kg:

• 1 kg: USD 36.00 x 2 = USD 72.00
• 10 kg: USD 11.50 x 2 = USD 23.00 per kg, x 10 kg = 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 16 x 12 x 10 inch box comes to 1,920 / 166 = 11.57 lb, about 5.25 kg. A weight between tiers uses the next tier up, so that box is rated on the 6 kg row.

Door delivery in Portugal, import or clearance charges and any extra services are confirmed separately in your quote. The calculator on our shipping fees page estimates Malaysia forwarding only, so ask us for a Portugal quote before you buy.

Three ways to shop from the USA to Portugal

The item is already in our shop

Use the product page and shop checkout. Every product page shows whether the item is Ready Stock Malaysia, Ready Stock USA or Pre-Order. Delivery to Portugal is a live quote per item, shown at checkout before you pay, and the parcel travels by FedEx. Browse the Pre-Order category to see what is listed.

Buy for me

Send the exact US product link through your Forwarding account (My Account, Forwarding, choose "Buy for me"). We review availability, eligibility and purchase details, then place and pay for the retailer order after you pay our payment request. There is a small assisted-purchase fee per checkout, shown on the Buy for me page and in your payment request.

This route helps when a US store rejects a non-US card or billing address. Send us the link and the error message so we can check. Retailer acceptance and stock are never guaranteed.

I bought something

You buy from the US retailer yourself and send the parcel to the receiving address and suite we confirm. There is no Amaboxly purchase fee. Get the complete address before checkout, keep your receipt and tracking number, declare the parcel with accurate contents and paid value, then review the quote before you authorize shipment. Our worldwide parcel forwarding page explains the steps.

Deposit and balance for Portugal orders

A 50% deposit is offered on Pre-Order items only. 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 Europe ship straight from our New Hampshire hub, so a customer in Portugal pays the balance before the item ships from the USA. The payment link arrives by email and WhatsApp. You can pay it without logging in, or from My Account, Orders, Pay.

How long delivery takes

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

For forwarding, use about 30 days as a planning estimate and confirm departure, arrival and local delivery timing for Portugal with us.

Customs in Portugal: the Tax and Customs Authority (AT)

Parcels arriving from the USA are cleared under the rules of the Tax and Customs Authority (AT). In general, customs looks at the declared value and description, may ask for a receipt, and the buyer pays any duty or tax due.

We declare the accurate item value on customs forms for shop orders. For forwarded parcels, you must give us an accurate declaration and receipt. We do not quote Portuguese thresholds or rates, so check AT’s current guidance before a large purchase.

What to check before you buy

• Get a Portugal-specific quote first. A listed country does not mean every item, carrier route or postcode is accepted.
• Tell us early about batteries (installed or spare), power banks, liquids, aerosols, cosmetics, magnets, radio functions, fragile glass or ceramics, and bulky household items. These need extra review.
• Never ship to an incomplete receiving address.
• We do not sell freight insurance, and forwarding terms give no loss or damage cover. Glass, ceramics and liquids travel at your risk, so arrange cover elsewhere if you need it.

Returns and cancellations

Shop orders can be returned within 30 days of delivery, including change of mind. Change-of-mind returns must be in new condition, a 10% restocking fee of the total amount paid for the order 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 full terms are on our refund and returns page.

Cancelling a Pre-Order or Ready Stock USA item before delivery carries 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.