Amazon is a very renowned multinational technology company in America and it mainly focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. Amazon is referred to as “one of the most influential economic and cultural forces in the world”, as well as it is the world’s most valuable brand. It is the world’s largest online marketplace where people can buy and sell different types of products around the world.
Amazon.com has become a popular online shopping destination in Bangladesh. However, the big problem with Amazon is very few products from Amazon ship to Bangladesh. Therefore, shipping to Bangladesh from Amazon.com is a bit complicated. Another problem with Amazon is; bulk of the merchants in Amazon don’t ship internationally. It means people from every other country are also facing the same problem so don’t feel left out.
Why Amazon Doesn’t Ship To Bangladesh
There are a few reasons Amazon doesn’t ship to Bangladesh. Among the reasons, Bangladeshi custom rules are the biggest culprit. It’s very tough to get products shipped through Customs in Bangladesh and it takes lots of time and money too. Most of the time products are held up, inspected, and subjected to import duty, and then you have to pay to have the package released and delivered to you. Compared to other country’s customs rules it’s such a poor customer experience. Therefore, most US stores and brands prefer to avoid Bangladesh’s custom.
The next common problem is the added complexity of shipping products in Bangladesh. There are few products that require local customizations to function in Bangladesh or comply with its regulations. Moreover, there is a problem with the international warranty for different products. Moreover, you will face problems like dealing with returns, and localization of marketing, packaging materials, and after-sale support. Finally, there are some other formalities that a seller needs to complete if they want to ship a product from US Amazon.com to Bangladesh. They are:
1. Fill out itemized customs documents with correct duty categorizations
2. Validate your Bangladesh address, which is formatted differently to US ones
3. Calculate, compare, and offer you much higher international shipping costs
4. Offer detailed tracking that matches your domestic shopping experience
5. Support much longer delivery times, which can leave customers frustrated
How To Buy Items From Amazon And Ship To Bangladesh
There are few sellers on Amazon that offer to ship in Bangladesh. You can easily find products that you can ship to Bangladesh. There is Amazon’s International section that only displays items that are available to ship internationally to countries like Bangladesh. So choose items that are available to ship in Bangladesh. Then, you have to open an Amazon account and set up your 1-Click Address feature for the Bangladeshi address. Once you activate this feature; Amazon will only show items that can ship to your country. Finally, make the payment to complete the process.
How To Activate 1-Click Address Feature In Amazon
Amazon’s 1-Click Address feature lets you associate a credit, debit, or Amazon Store Card with addresses where you ship items frequently. With this feature, you can place orders with a single click of a button. You can easily activate this feature. Here are the details:
1. First, open a browser on your computer
2. Now visit Amazon.com
3. If you have an Amazon account then logs in to your account or creates a new account
4. From the Amazon Home page, go to “Your Account”
5. Then click on “Your Purchase Preference”
6. Here you will see the 1-Click settings
7. Then click “Make Default” located next to the address
8. Then click “Change” next to the Nickname, Payment Method, or Shipping Method options
9. The settings will automatically change after each change
How To Buy Items From Amazon And Ship To Bangladesh Via Package Forwarder
Package forwarders are a different delivery service provider who will accept the items from the Amazon warehouse in the USA and forward them to Bangladesh’s address. There are several package forwarders available and they will best option to ship products from the USA to Bangladesh. Some key reasons are:
1. Package forwarders ships your packages out within hours of you requesting it
2. This type of service minimizes the overall shipping time and delivers your packages to you faster
3. Takes good care of the packages to ensure they arrive without any damage
4. They provide tax-free service to minimize the delivery cost
5. This type of delivery service provider repack and consolidate the shipments into a single box to save more on shipping costs
6. Package forwarders also provide warehouse storage facilities for up to 10 days for free
You can easily ship items to Bangladesh via Package Forwarder. Follow the below steps:
1. First, you have to choose a package forwarder and signup with them
2. Now you have to purchase your desired item from Amazon
3. When you sign up with a package forwarder they will provide you a unique address
4. When you purchase from Amazon you have to provide that unique address
5. Then the item will be forwarded to the package forwarders address
6. Finally, the package forwarder will ship the item to your Bangladeshi address
