For some people, browsing through amazon is just like window shopping in a physical supermarket. It is common to virtually all Nigerians. You see a lot of products that can serve your needs and that of your loved ones. You try so hard to bypass the payment and dollar restrictions on card payment. Then you realize at the next stage that it is difficult to ship your preferred product directly to Nigeria, you instantly drop the idea. There are a lot of materials, gadgets and high-tech tools you really love and wish to own and you instantly get frustrated when you learn that it cannot be shipped to Nigeria. This is because amazon has some speculations and restrictions on products like laptops, phones, and other household gadgets.
But what if we tell you that you can now buy these restricted products on amazon and ship directly to Nigeria right at your doorstep. All the information you need has been discussed in this article.
How To Buy On Amazon and Ship To Nigeria
To buy unrestricted products and ship directly to Nigeria, the guidelines listed below will guide you on how to go about it.
- Sign in to your amazon account. Create one if you don’t already have one before.
- Go to your account. Under “settings” option, select “manage address book”, click on shipping address and edit the default shipping address.
- Search for the product you want to buy on Amazon.
- On the left corner of the screen, click on “refine by”, then select the ship to Nigeria checkbox. You can also refine your search by selecting the free international shipping option.
- Your search will be filtered. Then you can check for products that are eligible for shipping to Nigeria.
- Add the products to your cart and click on checkout
- Confirm your shipping address by clicking on ship to this address.
- Choose a delivery and payment option. Note that your delivery option will determine the shipping charges and import fees. After confirming the payment option, you will be taken to a page to review your order and your total import fees will be calculated. Place the order and you are good to go.
How to Buy Restricted Products on Amazon and Ship to Nigeria
In case you have recently seen a particular product or gadget of interest on amazon that you wish to own but couldn’t continue with the process due to the restrictions placed on them, you shouldn’t worry as the guideline listed below will help you to buy and ship your products to Nigeria.
Option 1: Use a US Shipping Forwarder
Step 1: Sign Up For a Shipping Forwarder
For this type of shipping, you will need a US address provided by a package forwarder. These forwarders will receive your products from amazon and have them shipped to you in Nigeria. When choosing a shipping forwarder, you will need to consider their payment rates, tax, custom fees, service fees, speed and other necessities. For a shipping forwarder, MyUS.com is recommended as they have the lowest rates when compared to other shipping forwarders. They can also place the order for you on amazon. You can also use Planet Express as they have a tax-free warehouse in Oregon. This will prevent you from paying taxes on your products. They also share free pictures of your package as soon as they receive them, cheap storage for products and a good customer service.
Step 2: Buy Your Amazon Products
After signing up on a shipping forwarder, you will be given a US shipping address. Input this shipping address instead of your Nigerian shipping address. With this shipping address, you can order the products restricted for shipping to Nigeria. The product will then be shipped by amazon to the shipping forwarder address who will then ship it to the Nigerian address you entered during the sign-up process. You can then receive your shipment at the address within three weeks.
Option 2: Use The Address Of Your Friends, Relatives or Acquaintances Residing In The US
In case you feel like you cannot afford to pay extra charges demanded by shipping forwarders, then you can use the address of a friend, relative or acquaintance residing in the US and have them ship it to Nigeria for you. All you have to do is to input their address as your shipping address when making payment on your order.