Shop from USA to Sri Lanka: A Practical Amaboxly Guide

You can shop from USA to Sri Lanka with Amaboxly in three ways: order an item 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 sets out the costs, timing, deposit rules and customs basics for buyers in Sri Lanka.

What a delivered price to Sri Lanka is made of

Add up every piece before comparing a US price with a local one.

Forwarding freight to Sri Lanka uses our standard worldwide rate, which is twice the Malaysia rate per kg. A 1 kg parcel is USD 72.00 (USD 36.00 x 2). A 10 kg parcel is USD 230.00 (USD 11.50 x 2 = USD 23.00 per kg, x 10 kg). Door delivery, import or clearance charges and extra services are confirmed separately in your quote.

Billed weight is the higher of actual and dimensional weight. A boot box of 14 x 10 x 5 inches gives 700 / 166 = 4.22 lb, which is 1.91 kg. If the boots weigh 1.2 kg on the scale, the box is still billed on 1.91 kg and uses the 2 kg row.

Shop prices can display in LKR as an estimate. We charge in ringgit and your bank converts, so the final rupee amount can differ slightly. The calculator on our shipping fees page is built for Malaysia forwarding, so do not assume its rates or timing for Sri Lanka.

Three ways to shop from the USA to Sri Lanka

Order from the Amaboxly shop

If the item is already on amaboxly.com, use the product page and shop checkout. Every listing is labelled Ready Stock Malaysia, Ready Stock USA or Pre-Order, and the shop’s own price, delivery and returns policy apply. Browse the current Pre-Order items to see what is open.

Buy for me

Send the exact US product link through your Forwarding account (My Account, Forwarding, then "Buy for me"). Add the product name, size, colour, quantity, store price, a cart or product-page screenshot and any promotion details. We review availability and eligibility, send a payment request, and place the retailer order after you pay. Retailer acceptance and stock are never guaranteed.

This route helps when a US store rejects a Sri Lankan card or billing address. Send us the link and the error message so we can check. The fee is shown on the Buy for me page and in your payment request.

Buy it yourself and forward

Choose "I bought something" in your Forwarding account and get the complete receiving address and suite details before you check out. Keep your receipt and retailer tracking number, then declare the parcel with accurate contents and paid value. You review the quote before authorizing shipment. Our worldwide parcel forwarding page and checkout address checklist cover the details.

Checks to make before you pay a US store

Ask for a Sri Lanka quote first, through your account or on WhatsApp at +1 (603) 440-9886. Routes outside Malaysia need a destination-specific quote before buying or shipping. A listed country does not mean every item, carrier route or postcode is accepted.

Some goods need extra review before purchase: batteries (installed or spare), power banks, liquids, aerosols, cosmetics, magnets, items with radio functions, fragile glass or ceramics and bulky household items. Prohibited items can be held and disposed of.

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.

Our US base is in New Hampshire, which has no general state sales tax. That can benefit eligible purchases delivered to the confirmed New Hampshire receiving address. Sri Lanka’s import charges still apply.

Timing, deposit and balance for Sri Lanka orders

Pre-Order and Ready Stock USA items take about 30 days from the order date. The date at checkout is an estimate, and peak seasons, US store delays or 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.

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. Ready Stock items are paid in full.

Sri Lanka orders move through our Malaysia hub, so the balance is due when the item arrives in Sri Lanka. The payment link comes by email and WhatsApp, and the item ships once the balance is paid. You get a WhatsApp update at each status: Bought, In transit, Arrived and Delivered.

For forwarded parcels, treat about 30 days as a planning estimate and confirm departure, arrival and local delivery timing with us.

Sri Lanka Customs and import charges

Duties and taxes are set by Sri Lanka, 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, you must give us an accurate declaration and the receipt.

Keep your order confirmation and receipt in case they are requested during clearance. We do not quote duty rates or thresholds, so check the current guidance from Sri Lanka Customs for your item type 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, 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. Report damaged items immediately on receipt, with photos of the item and packaging.

Cancelling a Pre-Order or Ready Stock USA item before delivery carries a 10% processing fee, and payment gateway fees are not refunded. The full terms are on our refund and returns page.

For forwarded purchases, a return to the US seller costs a per-package handling fee plus the return label, which you pay. The label must be a PDF or JPG file.