Shop from the USA to Kuwait: A Practical Amaboxly Guide

You can shop from the USA to Kuwait with 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 sets out what each route costs, how long it takes, and what to settle with Kuwait customs before you pay.

What a delivered price in Kuwait is made of

The US price tag is only one line of the bill. Every route has the same four cost pieces, and they appear in different places.

Shop prices can be displayed in KWD as an estimate. We charge in ringgit at checkout and your bank converts, so the final dinar amount can differ slightly. Card payments work from Kuwait, while FPX online banking is only for Malaysian billing addresses.

Three ways to shop from the USA to Kuwait

The first route is a shop order. If the item is listed on amaboxly.com, the product page marks it Pre-Order, Ready Stock USA or Ready Stock Malaysia. You check out there under the shop’s own price, delivery and returns policy.

The second is Buy for me. You send the exact US product link through your Forwarding account, we review availability and eligibility, and we place the retailer order after you pay the payment request. Include the product name, size, colour, quantity, store price and a cart screenshot. Retailer acceptance and stock are never guaranteed, and a promo code only counts once the retailer confirms it.

The third is forwarding a parcel you bought yourself, labelled "I bought something" in your account. You pay the US store directly, ship to the receiving address and suite we confirm, then declare the parcel with accurate contents and paid value. There is no Amaboxly purchase fee on this route. Our worldwide parcel forwarding page explains each step.

Forwarding freight to Kuwait, with the sums

Kuwait uses our standard worldwide air freight rate, which is twice the matching Malaysia rate per kg. At 1 kg the Malaysia rate is USD 36.00, so Kuwait is 36.00 x 2 = USD 72.00. At 10 kg the Malaysia rate is USD 11.50 per kg, so Kuwait is 11.50 x 2 = USD 23.00 per kg, and 23.00 x 10 = USD 230.00 in total.

Billed weight is the higher of actual and dimensional weight, with a 1 kg minimum per box. Take a pair of boots weighing 4 kg in a carton of 18 x 14 x 10 inches. Dimensional weight is 2,520 / 166 = 15.18 lb, and 15.18 x 0.4536 = 6.89 kg. The carton is billed on 6.89 kg and falls in the 7 kg row.

The full rate card is on the shipping fees page. The calculator there estimates Malaysia deliveries, so ask us for a Kuwait quote before buying. Door delivery, import or clearance charges and any services are confirmed separately in that quote. We do not sell freight insurance, and glass, ceramics and liquids travel at your risk.

Checks before you pay a US store

Run through these before entering card details on a US site:

• Ask for a destination quote first. A served country does not mean every item, carrier route or postcode is accepted.
• Get the complete receiving address and suite, and never ship to an incomplete address. Our checkout address checklist helps here.
• Ask us to review batteries, power banks, liquids, aerosols, cosmetics, magnets, items with radio functions, fragile glass or ceramics, and bulky household items.
• Keep the receipt and the retailer tracking number for your declaration.

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

Timing, the 50% deposit and the balance

Pre-Order and Ready Stock USA shop 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, and you get a WhatsApp message at each status: Bought, In transit, Arrived and Delivered.

Pre-Order items can be secured with a 50% deposit. Choose the colour, select "Pay 50% deposit", and the cart shows what you pay today and what is due later. Ready Stock items are paid in full.

Kuwait orders travel through our Malaysia hub, so the balance is due when the item arrives in Kuwait. The payment link comes by email and WhatsApp, and the item ships once the balance is paid. For forwarded parcels, about 30 days is our air freight planning estimate, so confirm departure, arrival and local delivery timing with us.

Kuwait customs and the General Administration of Customs

Import duties and taxes are set by Kuwait, are the buyer’s responsibility, and are not included in our prices or delivery fees. The body in charge is the General Administration of Customs.

In general, a parcel is assessed on its declared value and description, receipts may be requested, and the buyer pays any duty or tax due. We declare the accurate item value on customs forms, and forwarded parcels need an accurate declaration and receipt from you. Check the authority’s current guidance for the type of goods you plan to import before you order.

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 on the total 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 before sending anything back. Details are in our refund and returns policy.

Cancelling a Pre-Order or Ready Stock USA item before delivery carries a 10% processing fee, and payment gateway fees are not refunded. If the US store sells out before we secure your item, we refund everything paid for it, including the deposit.

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. Sending a forwarded parcel back to the US seller costs a per-package handling fee plus a return label, which must be a PDF or JPG.