Shop from the USA to Saudi Arabia: A Practical Amaboxly Guide

You can shop from the USA to Saudi Arabia with Amaboxly in three ways: order an item already listed in our shop, ask us to buy it for you, or buy it yourself and forward the parcel. This guide covers the cost pieces, timing, deposits and customs for a Saudi delivery address.

What the delivered price is made of

The parts change with the route you choose.

Prices on amaboxly.com can be shown in SAR as an estimate. We charge in ringgit at checkout and your bank converts, so the final riyal amount can differ slightly.

For forwarding, Saudi Arabia is one of 17 destinations on a benchmark-based rate: a published competitor benchmark minus US$0.10 per billable kg. The figure comes in your quote. The calculator on our shipping fees page estimates Malaysia forwarding, so its rates and timing should not be assumed for a Saudi address.

Billed weight is the higher of actual and dimensional weight, with a 1 kg minimum per box. For a box of 18 x 14 x 10 inches: 2,520 divided by 166 is 15.18 lb, and 15.18 x 0.4536 is about 6.9 kg. If it weighs 4 kg on the scale, the dimensional figure is used.

Three ways to shop from the USA to Saudi Arabia

Order from our shop

If the item is already listed on amaboxly.com, use the product page and shop checkout. Each page shows whether it is Ready Stock Malaysia, Ready Stock USA or Pre-Order. Items in the Pre-Order category are bought from the US store after you order.

Buy for me

Send the exact US product link through your Forwarding account (My Account, Forwarding, "Buy for me"). We review availability and eligibility, then place and pay for the retailer order after you pay the payment request. A small assisted-purchase fee applies per checkout, shown on the Buy for me page and in your payment request. Retailer acceptance and stock are never guaranteed.

I bought something

Buy from the US retailer yourself and send the parcel to the receiving address and suite we confirm. There is no Amaboxly purchase fee on this route. 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 has the steps.

Checks before you pay a US store

Ask for a Saudi quote first. Routes outside Malaysia need a destination-specific quote before buying or shipping, and a listed country does not mean every item, carrier route or postcode is accepted.

Some goods need extra review: batteries (installed or spare), power banks, liquids, aerosols, cosmetics, magnets, items with radio functions, fragile glass or ceramics, and bulky household items.

For Buy for me, send the exact URL, product name, size, colour, quantity, store price and a cart or product-page screenshot. For your own purchase, get the complete address and suite before checkout.

We do not sell freight insurance, and forwarding terms give no loss or damage cover. Our New Hampshire base has no general state sales tax, which can benefit eligible purchases sent to the confirmed receiving address. It does not remove Saudi import duties, taxes or clearance charges.

Timing: plan for about 30 days

Pre-Order items are usually bought within 1 to 3 business days, with estimated delivery 30 calendar days from the order date. Ready Stock USA items take about 30 days from the order date. Ready Stock Malaysia items are packed in 1 to 3 business days, then travel by FedEx, usually 1 to 5 working days in transit after dispatch.

Forwarded parcels by air freight take about 30 days as a planning estimate, so confirm departure, arrival and local delivery timing with us. Peak seasons, US store delays and customs inspections can add a few days. These dates are estimates, and you can follow each item in My Account, Orders.

Deposit and balance for Saudi 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. Cart and checkout show what you pay today and the balance due later. Ready Stock items are paid in full.

Saudi orders travel through our Malaysia hub, so the balance is due when the item arrives in Saudi Arabia. The payment link comes by email and WhatsApp, and you can pay without logging in. 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.

Customs: ZATCA sets the charges

Imports into Saudi Arabia are overseen by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA). Any duties, taxes and clearance charges are set by Saudi Arabia, are the buyer’s responsibility and are not included in our prices or delivery fees.

We declare the accurate item value on customs forms. For forwarded parcels, give us an accurate declaration and your receipt. We do not quote thresholds or rates here, so check ZATCA’s current guidance before you buy.

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, carry a 10% restocking fee on the total 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. Our refund and returns policy has the full terms.

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 can be cancelled free while it is Submitted or Information needed. After the item has been bought, the charge is USD 35 per checkout.