Amazon Global, the international shipping arm of the US web giant Amazon now has included some extra Asian countries to its list of places it delivers globally to, notably Singapore and India.
Does Amazon Ship to India and Singapore?
Yes. Amazon has an international site called Amazon Global. Here it is possible to find all the products that will ship to India and Singapore, as well as all the other countries in the world that they do.
How can I get free shipping from Amazon Global?
Amazon do offer free international delivery to Singapore and india if your purchase meets certain requirements, follow he steps. Usually these requirements are:
- The amount you spend, a minimum spend, but free shipping can also be available at the choice of the individual seller.
- Free shipping eligible items must be purchased.
- Your destination address must be specified in the promo.
- Select the Free AmazonGlobal Standard Shipping option, if available.
The first condition is, as with all free worldwide shipping on Amazon.com, that you have to purchase over $125 USD for Saver Shipping, although free shipping order minimums vary by country and are quoted in USD, US Dollars. As ever, you have to search or find the product that you wish to shop for through AmazonGlobal, otherwise it might be ineligible.
If it is available remember to choose the Free AmazonGlobal Standard Shipping option at checkout, this will become automatically available if the purchase qualifies.
Amazon International Shipping costs.
AmazonGlobal shipping costs to India can be found in the table below.
India Standard Shipping
Product Category | Per Shipment | Per Item |
---|---|---|
Books, VHS videotapes | $3.99 | $3.50* |
CDs, DVDs, Music Cassettes, Vinyl | $3.99 | $3.50* |
**Jewelry, Watches | $3.99 | $4.50/lb |
**Automotive, Baby, Computers, Electronics, Home, Personal Care, Kitchen, Outdoor Living, Sports, Tools, Toys, Clothing Items, Shoes | $3.99 | $4.50/lb |
Any combination of the above items | $3.99 | As above |
Singapore expedited shipping
Standard shipping is not available for purchases from Singapore. So the shipping costs are below.
Product Category | Per Shipment | Per Item |
---|---|---|
Books, VHS videotapes | $13.99 | $5.99* |
CDs, DVDs, Music Cassettes, Vinyl | $13.99 | $3.99* |
**Jewelry, Watches, Clothing Items, Shoes | $13.99 | $4.99 |
Kindle or Kindle Accessories | $8.99 | $2.99 |
**Automotive, Baby, Computers, Electronics, Home, Personal Care, Kitchen, Outdoor Living, Sports, Tools, Toys | $13.99 | $2.49/lb |
Any combination of the above items | $13.99 | As above |
Note: ** Expedited Shipping is available for addresses in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Taiwan.
Do I have to pay GST on Low Value Imported Goods to Singapore?
- Singapore GST (Goods and Services Tax) applies to low value imported goods (LVIG) sold on Amazon.sg with a sales value of S$400 or less and shipped from overseas to customers in Singapore.
- Amazon.sg calculates, collects, and remits 8% GST on all LVIG sold through Amazon International Store or by third-party (3P) sellers.
- The prices displayed on Amazon.sg for LVIG already include the applicable Singapore GST.
- Singapore GST of 8% is also applicable to delivery or gift-wrap charges associated with orders of LVIG.
- Each LVIG item, regardless of the order total, is subject to 8% Singapore GST. Even if multiple LVIG items are purchased together in a single order that exceeds S$400, GST will be applied individually to each item.
- The final price, inclusive of Singapore GST, will be visible before confirming the order.
- Order details on Amazon.sg provide an estimated GST breakdown for LVIG products, including those sold through Amazon International Store and those sold and fulfilled by 3P sellers shipped from overseas.
- Receipts or order summaries with the GST information can be accessed in Your Orders section.
Note: This summary is based on the information provided and may not cover all details and exceptions related to GST on LVIG in Singapore.
How do I find items that ship to my overseas address?
- Visit Amazon Global
- Select your home country from the choose your location option.
- Search Amazon for the products you wish to buy (Only those eligible for delivery to your address will appear)
- Select, add to cart and proceed through checkout in the usual way.
You may still be required to pay import duties and taxes.
Remember that you may still be eligible to pay import duty, although they will estimate the import fee at checkout and provide customs clearance on your behalf, and it is your responsibility to ensure that the items can be exported to your destination of choice.
Amazon will now ship to over 120 countries worldwide.
Is it safe to order from Amazon to India and Singapore?
- Yes, Amazon offer safe and secure payments, so they protect your personal and payment details.
- They have a returns process and you can take up any issue with customer service and get a refund if you are not happy.
Amazon Global say:
“With FREE Amazon Global Saver Shipping, you receive free shipping to India and Singapore if your order includes at least $125 of qualifying merchandise, excluding the Import Fees Deposit, gift-wrap charges, duties, and taxes. Most products shipped using the Amazon Global Program that are sold by Amazon.com are eligible for Amazon Global Saver. Items 20 lb. or more, certain oversize items, e-documents, software downloads, music downloads, Kindle devices and accessories, and gift cards don’t qualify.”
Amazon Global
You can also shop Amazon Global to Asia Pacific countries using the Amazon App, this is available for download through your smartphone’s app store.
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This article was updated 13/02/2020 to include new information and up to date prices.
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