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Export to the US from India with Amazon Global Selling

Expand your business to one of the top export destinations and reach international customers in the US.

It takes less than 15 minutes to register.

Why export to the US?

The export of Made in India goods to the US have seen a steady rise over the last few years. The growing demand for these products has led to an increase in bilateral trade between the countries. In 2022, India recorded exports of $6 billion+¹. More and more Indian MSMEs are expanding their local businesses to the world to benefit from the growth in trade and opportunities.

New Seller Incentives

Get started with $50,000 in incentives

Ready to sell with Amazon? As a new seller, you can take advantage of a series of incentives.

10% back on your first $50,000 in branded sales, then 5% back through your first year until you reach $1,000,000

$200 credit towards fulfillment costs when you use Amazon Global Selling SEND

$400 credit for inbound placement costs

Free storage and customer returns with auto-enrollment in the FBA New Selection program

$50 credit to create Sponsored Products or Sponsored Brands ads

*This offer is limited to selling on Amazon US, Canada, and Mexico marketplaces.
Terms and conditions apply.

Trends in exports from India to the US

#1

The USA has the largest consumer market in the world²

17.69%

Of total exports from India goes to the USA³

$905B

Expected e-commerce sales across North America in 2022⁴

Top reasons to export to the US from India

With 3 billion monthly visits to the Amazon American marketplaces, Amazon US marketplace allows Indian sellers to reach new customers and increase their sales through an export business.

Scope for new brands

74% of Amazon customers use Amazon to discover new products or brands⁵

Amazon’s tools for easy exports

Focus on your business and let Amazon help you with international shipping and logistics. With Amazon FBA, exporting from India to the USA is hassle-free.

Amazon’s international sale events

Increase sales by selling in Amazon US events like Prime Day, Christmas, Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Protect and grow your global brand

Being the most visited marketplace in the USA, Amazon helps your business grow⁶.

Register and get three-month subscription at $1*

You pay a total of $1 for the first three month’s subscription ($1 for first month and $0 for 2nd and 3rd month respectively).

You avail savings of $118.97.

This offer is limited to selling on Amazon USA, Canada and Mexico marketplaces.

This offer is for India-based sellers who register for the first time with Amazon Global Selling.

Limited period offer. *Terms and conditions apply

Documents required to export to the US from India

To export from India to the US, some of the documents that an exporter needs to obtain are:

Importer Exporter Code (IEC)
Purchase order
Commercial Invoice cum Packing List
Pro forma Invoice
Bill of Exchange
Certificate of Origin
Insurance Certificate
Certificates of Inspection (if applicable)
Certificate of Health or Sanitation (if applicable)
Other product-specific documents like US FDA for food products, medical devices and drugs, Phytosanitary Certificates for exporting plant or plant products, etc. ( if applicable)

How to export to the US with Amazon Global Selling

Starting an e-commerce exports business is easy and hassle-free with Amazon. Below are the steps you can follow to start exporting:

Decide what to sell

Choosing what products to export from India to America is a crucial step. It is important to understand product demand and plan your business goals. Amazon facilitates export of 30+ product categories that can be exported from India to the US.

Register and create a seller account

You can register and create your Amazon global seller account by submitting a few KYC documents and credit card details.

Know more about registration

List your products

Once registered, list your products. You need to have SKU details and other product information (model number, size, expiry date, etc.).

Learn how to list products

Ship your products and fulfill orders

Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) allows safe and easy shipping of export products by facilitating pickup, storage, delivery and customer care services.

Learn more about fulfillment

Receive payments and grow your business

Receive payments in your currency in a hassle-free way with Amazon Global Selling. You can use international solutions and tools like Amazon Advertising, A+ Content and Brand Registry to grow your business.

How much does it cost to sell in the US?

Amazon Global Selling allows you to choose a suitable export cost plan from India to the US, as per your business goals.

Understand the Amazon fee structure here

Expert support for global expansion

Webinars and educational videos to help your learn how to export from India to the USA.

Explore the webinar calendar here

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the frequently asked questions about selling in the US.

Which product is most exported from India?

Diamonds and jewellery is the most exported product from India to the US, holding a trade value of $5.98 B in the year 2021-22¹¹.

Is there any special document required for exporting food products?

Yes. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issues special certificates depending on different export products, like Certificate of Free Sale for cosmetics and dietary supplements, certificate to Foreign Government for the export of human drugs, Certificate of Exportability for conventional foods and food additives, etc.

To know how to apply for FDA certificates, click here

Is there any special document required for exporting food products?

If you wish to overcome the geographical barrier and start selling in international markets, then Amazon global selling program is the one-stop-solution for you. You just have to register as a global seller with amazon, select your target country and list your products. Everything starting from managing orders, to storage and enhancing sales, is facilitated by the Amazon FBA and other third-party service vendors.

What are the export documents required to sell internationally?

To export from India, sellers have to obtain certain export documents and comply with regulations. Export documents and compliance depends on the product category, origin (India) and destination country. To make your export journey easy, Amazon supports you by providing guidance on the key requirements and regulations, and connects you with experts who will assist you in obtaining your documentation through the Exports Compliance Dashboard.

To understand export regulations and documents for your business, click here

I don’t have a Amazon India seller account. Can I still sell on other Amazon international marketplaces like the US, the UK, etc?

Yes, you do not need an Amazon India seller account to sell globally. Simply register and create a seller account in the Amazon marketplace you want to sell your products in.

What are the top 10 countries exporting to the USA?

Following are the top 10 countries that export to America⁷:

• China
• Canada
• Mexico
• Japan
• Germany
• South Korea
• India
• The UK
• France
• Italy

I am already selling on Amazon.in and have a Seller Central account. How can I sell globally with Amazon?

If you are already selling in Amazon.in, all you need to do is decide the country you want to sell in and simply follow the easy steps mentioned here.

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Sources:

1. https://www.ceicdata.com/en/indicator/india/total-exports-to-usa
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_consumer_markets
3. https://www.statista.com/statistics/270126/largest-stock-exchange-operators-by-market-capitalization-of-listed-companies/
4. https://sell.amazon.com/
5. https://www.statista.com/statistics/272391/us-retail-e-commerce-sales-forecast/
6. https://www.similarweb.com/corp/blog/sales/selling-to-ecommerce/top-50-ecommerce-companies-in-the-usa/
7. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_largest_trading_partners_of_the_United_States

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