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Amazon international shipping is available on a large share of Amazon.com items, but not on everything. Through its AmazonGlobal service, Amazon.com delivers eligible products to more than 100 countries and regions, including the UK, Australia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Nigeria, Ghana and Angola. The catch is that eligibility is set item by item. Many third-party sellers only ship inside the US, and some products can’t be exported at all. This guide explains how AmazonGlobal works, how to read the costs at checkout, and how to get hold of items that say “This item does not ship to your location”.
The short answer
Yes, Amazon ships internationally from Amazon.com, but only items marked as eligible for your country. Set your delivery address to your home country and Amazon will show you what can be sent there, along with the shipping price and an Import Fees Deposit for duties and taxes.
When an item won’t ship to you, or the international shipping fee is steep, a US address lets you buy it as a domestic order and have it forwarded.
How does AmazonGlobal work?
AmazonGlobal is the name for Amazon.com’s international delivery service. It’s built into the normal checkout, so there’s nothing to sign up for. When your delivery address is outside the US, Amazon checks each item in your basket against three things: whether the product can be exported, whether the seller ships to your country, and whether your country is on the AmazonGlobal list. Items that pass show a delivery date and price for your address. Items that don’t are greyed out. That’s what most people mean by Amazon global shipping.
Which countries does Amazon ship to?
Amazon keeps its full list on its AmazonGlobal countries help page, and it covers more than 100 countries and regions. It includes the UK and most of Europe, Australia and New Zealand, Canada, Japan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and other Gulf states, and a long list of African countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, Angola and South Africa. Amazon doesn’t ship to countries under US trade sanctions. The list of Amazon international shipping countries also changes by product, so the item page has the final word.
Is Amazon worldwide, or does each country have its own site?
Both. Amazon runs local stores in many countries, such as Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de, Amazon.com.au, Amazon.ae, Amazon.sa and Amazon.in. They have their own prices, sellers and Prime programmes. Amazon.com is the US store, and it’s often the only place to find US-only brands, American sizes and certain deals. You can use your existing Amazon login on Amazon.com, but your local Prime membership doesn’t usually carry over.
Amazon international shipping options and rates
Amazon international shipping rates aren’t one flat fee. The price depends on your country, the shipping speed, the number of items and their weight. You’ll see the exact figure at checkout before you pay. These are the speeds you may be offered:
| Option | What it is | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| AmazonGlobal Standard | The slowest and cheapest tier | Non-urgent orders |
| FREE AmazonGlobal Standard | Free standard shipping on eligible orders above a minimum, which varies by country | Larger orders of eligible items |
| AmazonGlobal Expedited | Faster, at a higher price | Orders you need sooner |
| AmazonGlobal Priority | The fastest option, where offered | Urgent orders |
Not every option appears for every country or item. Delivery dates are shown at checkout and in your order summary.
Is there free international shipping on Amazon?
Sometimes. Amazon offers FREE AmazonGlobal Standard Shipping to eligible destinations when your order includes at least a set dollar amount of eligible items. Only items marked “FREE Shipping” count towards the minimum, and items sold and shipped by third-party sellers usually don’t. The import fees deposit doesn’t count towards it either.
Does Amazon Prime include international shipping?
Not in the way most people hope. A US Prime membership gives fast free delivery inside the US. It doesn’t make every international order free. Prime members in other countries get Prime benefits on their own local Amazon store. If you see “free international shipping” on Amazon.com, it’s the minimum-spend offer described above, not a Prime perk.
Amazon import fees: deposit vs charges
Amazon collects duties and taxes at checkout for many countries, so you don’t get a surprise bill at the door. It does this in one of two ways, and they work differently.
An Import Fees Deposit is an estimate. Amazon pays the real duty and tax on your behalf. If the real amount is lower, Amazon refunds the difference. If it’s higher, Amazon covers it. Import Charges are a fixed amount and aren’t refunded. Your checkout shows which one applies to your order. For the official rules in your country, see the UK government’s guide to tax and duty on goods from abroad, the Australian Border Force page on GST on low-value goods, or ZATCA for Saudi Arabia.
Why some Amazon items won’t ship to your country
You’ll see “This item does not ship to your selected location” for a few reasons. The seller may only ship inside the US. Most third-party sellers don’t use AmazonGlobal. The item may be restricted for export, as many electronics with lithium batteries, liquids, aerosols, supplements and some cosmetics are. It may be oversized. Or your country may have import rules that Amazon doesn’t want to handle for that category.
Even when an item ships, the international fee can be higher than shipping it to a US address and forwarding it, especially when you buy several things from different sellers.
Can I order something on Amazon and ship it to another country?
Yes, in two ways. If the item is AmazonGlobal-eligible, just enter the foreign address at checkout and pay the international shipping and import fees. This works well for gifts. If it isn’t eligible, ship it to a US address you control, such as a forwarding address, and send it on from there. So Amazon does deliver internationally, as long as the item is eligible for your country.
How to ship Amazon USA orders with Global Shopaholics
Step 1: Sign up for your free US address
Sign up free and get your US address in New Castle, Delaware. Delaware has no sales tax, so many orders shipped there are tax-free.
Step 2: Add the address to your Amazon account
Add it to your Amazon.com address book, with your suite number in address line 2. Shop as if you lived in the US, including items from US-only sellers and free US Prime delivery if you’re a US Prime member.
On Amazon.com, click “Deliver to” at the top of the page.
In the pop-up, choose “Manage address book”.
Click “Add address”.
Enter your Global Shopaholics address with your suite number in address line 2, then save it.
Step 3: We log and store your parcels
Your Amazon parcels arrive and we log each one in your account. Storage is free for up to 30 days. Paid plans give up to 210 days of storage.
Step 4: Combine your parcels
Use consolidation to combine boxes. Amazon packaging is often far bigger than the item, so we can remove extra boxes and repack to cut the size you pay for.
Step 5: Choose a carrier and ship
Pick DHL, FedEx, UPS or USPS at the price that suits you. We process your shipment in 4–5 working days and send tracking.
Insurance starts at USD 10, up to a maximum of 2% of the declared value. If something’s damaged or wrong when it reaches us, we can send it back to the US for USD 15. Work out a price with our shipping calculator before you order, and read how it works if you’re new to package forwarding.
AmazonGlobal vs a US forwarding address
- Items available. AmazonGlobal: Only items eligible for your country. Global Shopaholics address: Almost anything sold to US addresses, subject to carrier and customs rules.
- Third-party sellers. AmazonGlobal: Often excluded. Global Shopaholics address: Included.
- Combining orders. AmazonGlobal: Separate shipments. Global Shopaholics address: Several orders and stores in one box.
- Duties and taxes. AmazonGlobal: Often collected at checkout. Global Shopaholics address: Paid on import under your country’s rules.
- Returns to Amazon. AmazonGlobal: Through Amazon’s international returns. Global Shopaholics address: Easier while the item is still in the US.
Amazon delivery to our main markets
United Kingdom and Europe
Many Amazon.com items ship direct to the UK, but you’ll often find a wider range and better prices on US-only brands by forwarding. UK shoppers also compare against Amazon.co.uk, which is quicker for items it stocks. Our UK page has carrier times and VAT basics.
Saudi Arabia and the UAE
Amazon.sa and Amazon.ae carry a big range locally, but US-only brands, supplements and many fashion items still need Amazon.com. See our pages for Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and Dubai Customs for import rules into Dubai.
Australia
Amazon.com.au covers everyday items, while Amazon.com has the US range. GST is usually collected at checkout on low-value goods. Our Australia page covers forwarding times.
Angola, Nigeria and Ghana
AmazonGlobal covers some African countries, but item eligibility tends to be narrower. Forwarding opens up the full US range. See our pages for Angola, Nigeria and Ghana.
Tips for buying from Amazon USA abroad
Check who the seller is before you buy. “Ships from and sold by Amazon.com” is the most reliable for both AmazonGlobal and forwarding. Look at the full price, including the import fee, before deciding between direct and forwarded. If Amazon declines your card, our assisted purchase service can place the order. And when you’re buying several things, give yourself a week or two for everything to arrive, then ship it in one box.
Frequently asked questions
Does Amazon ship or deliver internationally?
Yes. Amazon international shipping runs through AmazonGlobal, which delivers eligible Amazon.com items to more than 100 countries and regions. Each product page tells you whether it can ship to your address. Items from third-party sellers often only ship inside the US, so you may need a US forwarding address for those.
How many countries does Amazon ship to?
Amazon.com ships eligible items to more than 100 countries and regions through AmazonGlobal. The full list is on Amazon’s help pages and includes the UK, Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Nigeria, Ghana and Angola. Amazon doesn’t ship to countries under US trade sanctions.
How much does Amazon charge to ship abroad?
There’s no single rate. Amazon calculates the shipping fee from your destination, the shipping speed and the items in your basket, and shows it at checkout along with any import fees deposit. Orders that meet a country’s minimum on eligible items may qualify for free standard shipping.
Does Amazon Prime give free international shipping?
No. A US Prime membership covers fast free delivery inside the US, not international orders. Amazon.com does offer FREE AmazonGlobal Standard Shipping on eligible orders over a minimum amount for some countries, but that’s open to all customers and isn’t a Prime benefit.
What is the Amazon Import Fees Deposit?
It’s an estimate of the duties and taxes on your order, collected at checkout. Amazon uses it to pay customs for you. If the actual fees are lower, Amazon refunds the difference, and if they’re higher, Amazon covers the extra. Fixed Import Charges work differently and aren’t refunded.
Why does an Amazon item not ship to my country?
The seller may only ship within the US, the item may be restricted for export, or it may be too large. Lithium batteries, liquids, aerosols and supplements are common problems. Shipping it to a US forwarding address is often the way round this, subject to carrier rules.
How long does AmazonGlobal delivery take?
It depends on the speed you choose and your country. Amazon shows an estimated delivery date for your address at checkout and in your order summary. Expedited and Priority are faster than Standard, and customs clearance in your country can add time.
Can I use my Amazon account from another country on Amazon.com?
Yes. Your Amazon login works across Amazon stores, so you can shop Amazon.com with the same account. Your local Prime membership doesn’t usually include free delivery on Amazon.com, and payment methods sometimes need re-entering for the US store.
Can I return an Amazon order shipped abroad?
Yes. Amazon has international returns for AmazonGlobal orders, though return postage can cost more. If you used a forwarding address and the item is still at the warehouse, returning it within the US is usually quicker and cheaper.
How we checked this
We read Amazon’s AmazonGlobal countries page, its international free shipping page and its import fees page on 30 October 2026. Amazon changes eligibility and rates often, so your checkout is the final word. Global Shopaholics details come from our current service terms.
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