New Shipping Restrictions and News by Country
MyUS provides up-to-date information on alerts that may impact shipping times to certain countries. You can also visit our country guides where you review items that are prohibited for import to your country.
Argentina
Effective: 01 January 2015
Argentinian customs requires a CUIT/CUIL to be provided on the Proforma Invoice of each shipment. If you are shipping to Argentina, please enter the CUIT/CUIL of the consignee under Shipping Preferences in the Tax ID field. If the consignee is not an Argentinian citizen, please enter their passport number under Shipping Preferences in the Tax ID field. Argentinian customs will not allow the import if this information is missing and your shipment may be returned at your expense. Read more here.
Completing Form 4550
Argentinian customs will provide you with a “number particular” or import number when your shipment reaches Argentina. You will then need to go to the AFIP website to complete the Online Form 4550/T-Compras a proveedores del exterior. Your carrier will deliver an “Aviso 3579” notification letter to the consignee that provides instructions on this new process. Please check with Argentinian customs to be sure the consignee has a CUIT/CUIL with an AFIP access level of 2 or greater.
Australia
Effective: 1 July 2019
As of July 1, 2019, certain tobacco products will be deemed a ‘prohibited import’ into Australia. This will mean that to bring tobacco products into Australia (such as cigarettes, molasses tobacco, and loose-leaf tobacco), a person will need to have a permit issued by the Department of Home Affairs.
This prohibition has exclusions and does not apply to the following goods:
- Chewing tobacco and snuffs intended for oral use
- Cigars
To obtain a permit to import tobacco products into Australia complete the government application Form 1537 https://www.abf.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1537.pdf and send it to permits@homeaffairs.gov.au
Effective: 1 July 2018
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As of 1 July 2018, Australian goods and services tax (GST) will apply to sales of “low value goods” imported into Australia.
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How is GST calculated? GST is calculated based on the value of the items you ship from a merchant, plus MyUS service and shipping charges. GST has always been collected by Australian customs on goods and services from the USA that are valued over 1,000 AUD, but as of 1 July 2018, if the total value is under 1,000 AUD, you are now required to pay GST as well and we will be collecting that tax. GST is valued and charged per merchant. That means if you ship a consolidated package with MyUS that has a $200 item from Merchant A, and $1,200 item from Merchant B, you will still be charged GST for Merchant A. Learn more.
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Important note about GST: You can still use your MyUS shipping address to shop U.S. websites/stores and ship to Australia, we are just legally required to collect the 10% GST (goods and services tax) and deliver it to the Australian government, which is charged based on merchandise and shipping cost totals. This GST tax will be noted on your MyUS ship request.
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Can Australians still shop Amazon.com? Yes. We will still ship you packages from Amazon.com’s U.S. website, a 10% GST tax will just appear on your MyUS ship request and we’ll submit that tax to the Australian government on Amazon’s behalf.
Effective: 10 June 2014
- Due to Australian Customs Regulations, there are a few important considerations to keep in mind when shipping to Australia. Please review this FAQ for the most up to date information.
- Shipments containing supplements, vitamins and any food related products may be delayed by customs. Please make sure you have the following items ready to provide to customs as they are required in order to process the import: ingredient list for each product, merchant invoice and nutrition label.
- Please save your invoices. Australian customs requires the import documents we prepare to include the name and address for each seller. Retain this information in case we need to reach out to obtain that information.
Bahrain
Effective: 20 December 2018
Mandatory VAT Registration: VAT refunds will only be granted to taxable entities that successfully register with the National Bureau for Taxation by the following dates.
- 20 December, 2018: All taxable persons generating or expected to generate more than BHD 5,000,000 in annual supplies of goods and services
- 20 June, 2019: All taxable persons generating or expected to generate between BHD 500,000 and BHD 5,000,000 in annual supplies
- 20 December, 2019: All taxable persons generating or expected to generate between BHD 37,500 (mandatory threshold) and BHD 500,000 in annual supplies
For more information, please visit https://www.nbt.gov.bh/vat_registration
Effective: 23 February 2017
Shipments that include dangerous goods, including lithium ion batteries, will incur delays as these items are prohibited on commercial flights. The only shipping option for dangerous goods is through road transportation.
Effective: 24 August 2015
Bahrain customs is introducing a new automated export system that may cause delays in processing shipments through customs. Bahrain customs requires a commercial registration for all commercial imports above 100 BHD (163 USD) and a national ID card for all personal imports above 300 BHD (790 USD). This is required on every shipment upon import.
Effective: 01 June 2015
Bahrain customs has prohibited the import of electronic cigarettes and e-shisha including e-juice and e-cigarette/e-shisha parts and accessories. Please do not ship these products to MyUS, as we cannot send them to Bahrain.
Bermuda
Effective: 07 January 2020
Bermuda customs requires a purchase receipt for every item in a shipment. Please keep your invoices so you can provide them to customs or the carrier upon request. Remember to review the values for each of your items and edit as needed to confirm the purchase price is true and accurate before shipping to avoid any delays or additional fees.
Effective: 01 January 2015
Bermuda customs requires a purchase receipt for every item in a shipment. Please keep your invoices so you can provide them to customs or the carrier upon request. You can also upload invoices before your order arrives at MyUS under "Shop & Ship Tools > My Incoming Packages". MyUS will use the invoice to value your items and provide it to customs, if requested.
Effective: 03 March 2016
A physical address is required for all imported shipments to Bermuda. Please update your Address Book to include a physical address. Any shipments addressed to a PO Box will be held in customs until a physical address is provided.
Brazil
Effective: 01 January 2015
All shipments outbound to Brazil require a Tax ID/CUIT/CUIL number to be provided on the Proforma Invoice for Brazilian customs. US Citizens can provide their passport number in lieu of the Tax ID if applicable. You can add this number from your Shipping Preferences > Tax ID.
Effective: 09 March 2011
MyUS now offers USPS shipping to Brazil! We are excited to announce expanded USPS service and at greatly reduced rates. You can select USPS as your permanent Shipping Preference (change your settings here, OR select USPS for a particular shipment when creating your ship request).
Canada
Effective: 01 July 2015
For our Canadian members only, MyUS now offers UPS My Choice for your UPS shipments! Make sure you supply your tracking to UPS once the shipment leaves MyUS. Also, duties and taxes for all outbound shipping will be due upon delivery if applicable with all carriers. This also includes possible carrier and brokerage fees.
Cayman Islands
Effective: 07 January 2020
Cayman customs requires a purchase receipt for every item in a shipment. Please keep your invoices so you can provide them to customs or the carrier upon request. Remember to review the values for each of your items and edit as needed to confirm the purchase price is true and accurate before shipping to avoid any delays or additional fees.
China
Effective: 01 July 2015
All shipments to China with a value over 1000 CNY ($153 USD) must be imported by a company. You will need to list your company name as the ship-to address. If you select “for personal use” on your shipping preferences, the shipment will be automatically returned to MyUS. Outbound and return shipping costs are not refundable if the shipment is returned due to China’s customs policies.
Egypt
Effective: January 2018
The Egyptian Customs Authority has prohibited the import of personal shipments with a value of US$2,000 (35,000 EGP) or more. Commercial shipments with a value over US$2,000 will require specific import documents not provided by MyUS:
- Certificate of Origin (COO)
- Commercial Invoice legalized by the Chamber of Commerce at the country of origin
- Letter of Authorization
- Additional documents based on the discretion of the Egyptian Customs Authority
Germany
Effective: 14 August 2019
German customs requires a purchase receipt for every item in a shipment. Please keep your invoices so you can provide them to customs or the carrier upon request. You can also upload invoices before your order arrives at MyUS under "Shop & Ship Tools > My Incoming Packages". MyUS will use the invoice to value your items and provide it to customs, if requested.
Effective: 15 March 2019
Germany customs now require all imports to document the seller name and address for each product. MyUS has updated your Proforma Invoice to include this information at no additional cost to you. Please make sure your packages arrive with an invoice or shipping label that includes the full seller name and address. Packages that arrive without this information will be placed on hold until you provide the needed information.
Guam
Effective: 20 August 2015
Lithium Ion Batteries can only be shipped via FedEx to Guam.
Haiti
Effective: 12 March 2024
Due to recent events, shipping to Haiti has been suspended until further notice. Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
India
Effective: 20 September 2019
Government of India has announced ban on “E-Cigarettes / E-Hookah” with immediate effect. The ban covers Production, Manufacturing, Import or Export, Transport, Sale, Distribution and Storage of -Cigarettes / E-Hookah
Effective: 12 February 2018
Members should enter their Permanent Account Number (PAN) under My Account Settings > Shipping Preferences > Tax ID. This number is required for our carrier partners to clear your packages through customs.
Iraq
Effective: 27 October 2017
The Iraq government has prohibited inbound flights to the following regions until further notice: Erbil, Kirkuk, Dohuk, Halabja, Ninawah and Sulaymaniyah. MyUS is committed to helping you during this time, and we are able to ship to these regions via FedEx and DHL. Please expect delays in transport as packages must be ground transported from Baghdad to their final destination. Large shipments and pallets cannot be transported to the region at this time.
Effective: 1 July 2016
Loose lithium batteries cannot be transported to Iraq. Please purchase lithium batteries only if they are installed in, or shipped with, a device they power.
Effective: 10 May 2016
While MyUS is able to transport dangerous goods via DHL to Iraq, DHL reports delivery delays for shipments containing these goods. If you are shipping any dangerous goods, please ship them separately from items with urgent delivery times. At this time, MyUS cannot guarantee delivery times for shipments that contain dangerous goods. Local customs and DHL may request a photo ID be provided by the consignee.
Effective: 01 June 2015
Iraq customs has prohibited the import of electronic cigarettes and e-shisha including e-juice and e-cigarette/e-shisha parts and accessories. Please do not ship these products to MyUS, as we cannot ship them to Iraq.
Ireland
Effective: 12 August 2015
Ireland customs now require all imports to document the seller name and address for each product. MyUS has updated your Proforma Invoice to include this information at no additional cost to you. Please make sure your packages arrive with an invoice or shipping label that includes the full seller name and address. Packages that arrive without this information will be placed on hold until you provide the needed information.
Italy
Effective: 01 January 2015
Dietary supplements and cosmetic goods are restricted for import by Italian customs. Please verify with your local customs office before shipping these products.
Japan
Effective: 07 July 2015
Japanese customs limits personal use items to 24 pieces per shipment. This includes such items as medication or body care but each carrier has separate restrictions for customs. Also, at this time slingshots are prohibited from import into Japan.
Kuwait
Effective: 8 October 2020
Shippers in countries of origin should meet the following requirements to facilitate smooth and fast clearance for high value shipments.
- Include a legalized Certificate of Origin (COO), stamped and signed by the Chamber of Commerce in the origin country, for all high value shipments above the value of 1000 KD or above 100 Kgs.
- Include the legalized Original Commercial Invoice, stamped and signed by the Chamber of Commerce in the origin country, on the shipper’s letterhead with a signature and company stamp or seal.
Additionally, the following details should be included in the Original Commercial Invoice:
- An 8+ digit Harmonized System (HS) code for each item listed on the commercial invoice
- Quantity
- Unit value
- Total value
- Total invoice value
- Weight
- Country of origin
Effective: 12 September 2016
MyUS is now able to ship e-shisha products to Kuwait via DHL Express.
Effective: 28 December 2015
Kuwait customs has prohibited the import of electronic cigarettes and e-shisha including e-juice and e-cigarette/e-shisha parts and accessories. Please do not ship these products to MyUS, as we cannot ship them to Kuwait. We were able to ship e-shisha for a while, however, those shipments are now being returned to MyUS as well, due to being rejected by customs.
Libya
Effective: 18 April 2016
MyUS does not provide service to Libya at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Maldives
Effective: 25 August 2015
Our carrier partners have notified us that they are no longer able to ship loose lithium metal and lithium ion batteries to the Maldives. These types of batteries are commonly found in electronic devices. We can ship these batteries if they are installed in the device. If a battery arrives outside of the device, you can request that we install it in the device using the Special Request options for a package found in Ready to Send or Action Required when viewing the package details.
Mexico
Effective: 3 May 2016
Due to security concerns in some areas of Mexico, FedEx has suspended services to towns within the states of Jalisco, Guerrero and Michoacan. Please see the below for the specific areas affected.
- Guerrero
- Acatepec
- Alcozauca de Guerrero
- Atlamajalcingo del Monte
- Chilapa de Alvarez
- Copanatoyac
- General Heliodoro Castillo
- Malinaltepec
- Metlatonoc
- Tlacoapa
- Tlalchapa
- Tlalixtaquilla de Maldonado
- Zapotitlan Tablas
- Jalisco
- Atoyac
- Ayotlan
- Bolanos
- Chimaltitan
- Jilotlan de los Dolores
- Mascota
- San Martin de Bolanos
- San Sebastian del Oeste
- Santa Maria del Oro
- Tequila
- Totatiche
- Villa Guerrero
- Michoacan
- Tzitzio
- Turicato
- Tumbiscatio
- Tanhuato
- Susupuato
- Senguio
- Santa Ana Maya
- Numaran
- Nocupetaro
- Marcos Castellanos
- Madero
- La Huacana
- Jungapeo
- Ecuandureo
- Coalcoman de Vazquez Pallares
- Coahuayana
- Churumuco
- Chinicuila
- Charo
- Caracuaro
- Aquila
- Aporo
- Aguililla
Effective: 21 August 2015
Mexico customs restricts the import of specific commodities. E-cigarettes and their accessories cannot be imported. Shoes can be shipped via DHL but require an import permit which you can obtain through Mexico customs prior to purchase. Check with your local customs office to confirm that you can import your products prior to purchase. Do not request to have your shoes shipped FedEx or UPS to Mexico or they will be returned at your expense. Find links to our carrier's websites that list common prohibited/restricted items to Mexico here.
Nauru
Effective: 23 January 2018
MyUS ships to Nauru with DHL and USPS.
New Caledonia
Effective: 02 January 2015
MyUS ships to New Caledonia with FedEx.
New Zealand
Effective: 01 December 2019
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Beginning 1 December 2019, a 15% goods and services tax (GST) will be applied to any shipments being imported to New Zealand. Most goods and services you purchase locally already include GST, but as of December 1, companies importing goods and services from around the world are required to collect this tax directly from Kiwi shoppers as well.
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How is GST calculated? GST is calculated based on the total cost of a shipment. This means you are taxed on the value of what you ship, as well as on the cost of shipping services, including insurance, if selected. For example, if you purchase a guitar from the US for $600 USD ($942 NZD) with shipping for $50 USD ($79 NZD), you would pay 15% GST on the total cost of the guitar and shipping, USD $97.50 ($154 NZD). This would make your total cost to purchase and ship the guitar $600 + $50 + $97.50 = $747.50 USD ($1174 NZD).
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Important note about GST: While MyUS will be collecting GST on total shipment costs to New Zealand, other governmental fees may apply to your shipments, including additional GST on those governmental fees. Those fees will not be collected by MyUS, but if they apply, you will be responsible to pay them upon arrival in New Zealand.
Nigeria
Effective: 01 June 2015
MyUS ships shoes via FedEx to Nigeria. You can select FedEx as your preferred carrier under your Shipping Preferences.
Norway
Effective: Immediately
As of 1 April 2020, a 25% Value Added Tax (VAT) will be charged on shipments of items valued less than 3,000 NOK to Norway. The new VAT measures only apply to consumer shipments. Click here for full details.
Effective: 01 January 2015
Dietary Supplements are restricted from import into Norway. Please check with customs to confirm the import restrictions before purchasing dietary supplements.
Oman
Effective: 01 June 2015
Oman customs has prohibited the import of electronic cigarettes and e-shisha including e-juice and e-cigarette/e-shisha parts and accessories. Please do not ship these products to MyUS, as we cannot ship them to Oman.
Peru
Effective: 01 August 2017
We recommend shipping cosmetics to Peru via FedEx only. If you decide to ship cosmetics via DHL, they can only be sent to a business address, and cannot be declared for personal use (private). A Sanitary Health Permission will be required as well, and the proforma invoice must show description of goods, usage, product specifications, brand, etc.
Qatar
Effective: 01 September 2015
Qatar customs requires the QID for all imports. Please enter your QID under Shipping Preferences in the Tax ID field. This information will display on the invoice we create for customs.
Effective: 24 August 2015
Our carrier partners have notified us that we cannot transport Dangerous Goods to Qatar. Common Dangerous Goods items are nail polish, perfume and lithium batteries, which are commonly found in electronic devices. For example, a popular item called a Smart Balance Wheel contains a lithium battery that cannot be removed from the item; please do not ship this to us as we cannot ship to Qatar. We also can't return it for you if it was purchased from outside of the U.S.
Effective: 01 June 2015
Qatar customs has prohibited the import of electronic cigarettes and e-shisha including e-juice and e-cigarette/e-shisha parts and accessories. Please do not ship these products to MyUS, as we cannot ship them to Qatar.
Russia
Effective: 24 August 2015
Due to limitations set by the Russian Customs Authority, some couriers will no longer accept shipments to Russia. MyUS offers shipping via USPS to Russia. We have several USPS shipping options and at greatly reduced rates. Please select your preferred USPS method under Shipping Preferences. You can read more about our USPS shipping methods here.
Effective: 24 August 2015
Due to political conditions, we are unable to ship to any postal codes in the Donetsk Region (postal codes 83000-87500, 87590-87999), Lugansk Region (postal codes 91000-94999), and Crimea Region (all postal codes).
Effective: 01 January 2015
MyUS offers shipping to Russia via USPS. USPS offers Priority shipping (estimated 10-20 business days) as well as USPS Express shipping (estimated 7-15 business days).
Saudi Arabia
Effective 1 July 2020:
The Saudi Arabian Customs Office has revised the clearance process for international shipments. As of 1 July 2020, a 15% value-added tax (VAT) is applicable to all shipments regardless of value. MyUS does not collect VAT, and it will not be included on your MyUS invoice. The Saudi Arabian government often collects VAT when your package is delivered by the carrier.
Effective 10 September 2018:
The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO), and the General Authority of Customs have introduced new clearance requirements to import electrical and electromechanical equipment. Products from the categories listed below will now require a Conformity Testing and Certification of Electro Technical Equipment and Components (IECEE certificate), issued by SASO, for customs clearance.
The electrical and electromechanical equipment include, but are not limited to:
- Batteries (including mobile phone batteries)
- Lighting equipment
- Water pumps
- Laptops and tablets
- Washing machines and dishwashers
- Televisions
Consignees in Saudi Arabia must apply for an IECEE certificate through the Saudi Arabian government: http://jeem1.saso.gov.sa/
Effective 01 January 2018:
The Saudi Arabian Customs Office has revised the clearance process for international shipments. As of 1 January 2018, a 5% value-added tax (VAT) is applicable to all shipments regardless of value. MyUS does not collect VAT, and it will not be included on your MyUS invoice. The Saudi Arabian government often collects VAT when your package is delivered by the carrier.
Shipments with a declared value over US$266 will likely require a formal clearance, meaning the Saudi Arabian government may require additional documentation. MyUS can often assist with this additional documentation, but it may increase package processing time and result in additional processing charges. Other notes:
- For formal clearances of commercial shipments (any shipment imported for reasons beyond your personal use, or, even if declared for personal use, in quantities beyond what would be customary for an individual to purchase): The receiver must have a valid Company Registration (CR) and have registered the carrier as a nominated broker for the inbound shipments with Saudi Customs. The receiver must also provide a copy of the IOR’s National ID card to facilitate customs clearance. The Saudi Arabia Customs Authority may apply fines for shipments arriving in Saudi Arabia gateways where the importer is unable to provide a valid CR or National ID card to facilitate customs clearance. If a valid CR or national ID card is not provided by the receiver, the shipment will be returned to its origin.
- For more information, please visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Customs Website.
Effective: 25 September 2017
Saudi Arabia customs prohibits the import of smartwatches. Please do not order a smartwatch and send it to MyUS, as we will not be able to ship it to Saudi Arabia.
Effective: 13 April 2016
Saudi Arabia customs has prohibited the import of radio transceivers and radio transmitters. Common items that fall into these categories are CB radios and walkie talkies.
Effective: 28 December 2016
- Any shipment exceeding US$2,600 in value requires a Country of Origin (COO) and Commercial Invoice (CI), both legalized by the Chamber of Commerce or the Saudi Consulate at origin. Shipments subject to further regulatory requirements should be supported by a Certificate of Conformity (COC) or equivalent documentation. You will need to contact the seller of the items in your shipment for an invoice that lists the country of origin of each of the items, and provide that invoice to the carrier of your shipment. Please make sure to include the tracking number for your shipment. Here are contact details for the carriers:
- FedEx: preparecooo@mail.fedex.com
- DHL: cvg.coo@dhl.com
- Carriers will charge a processing fee for completing the COO for you, as well as storage fees while they wait for you to provide the invoice(s). Please prepare these documents as quickly as possible.
- Any shipment exceeding US$10,000 in value requires a proof of payment.
Effective: 20 April 2016
The Saudi Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) has announced that shipments by an individual that require SFDA approval for import are limited to one per month, with a total weight of 15kg (33 lbs) or less. SFDA regulates cosmetics, food items and over-the-counter medications. Shipments imported by a business are not subject to this policy. Please contact your local customs office for updates on this recent policy change.
Saudi Arabia customs requires a completed permit for all items considered to be cosmetics, non-prescription medicines or food. Please complete this form and email it to the Saudi Food and Drug Authority at clearance.drug@sfda.gov.sa if they require it. You can also call or email for assistance with SFDA documents at 01 2759222 or mds@sfda.gov.sa.
Effective: 11 September 2015
Our carrier partners have notified us that we cannot transport Lithium Ion Batteries that exceed 100 Watt Hours to Saudi Arabia. For example, a popular item called a Smart Balance Wheel contains a lithium battery that cannot be removed from the item. Please do not ship this to MyUS, as we cannot ship it to Saudi Arabia or return it if it was purchased outside the US.
Effective: 20 August 2015
Effective immediately, dutiable shipments imported into Saudi Arabia require Importer of Record (IOR) identification to be presented at the time of customs clearance based on the following criteria:
- All imports to individuals with value of 1000 USD or above require a copy of the Saudi National ID or IQAMA (valid)
- All imports to commercial entities with value of 300 USD or above require a copy of the Commercial Registration (active and valid)
Import clearance and delivery will be delayed until the necessary documents are provided. For imports through DHL, please submit the necessary information via email to ksa.imports@dhl.com or by fax to +966 (13) 8826732. For imports through FedEx, please contact your local FedEx station and submit the Letter of Authorization form. This is a one-time requirement. Once you have submitted the necessary information, future imports will be covered.
Effective: 28 July 2015
DHL can transport Dangerous Goods such as nail polish, perfume and other hazardous goods to Saudi Arabia. All Dangerous Goods are transported by DHL to their Bahrain hub and then are held until ground transportation is available to take them to the final destination. This can cause delivery time frames to be extended. Local customs and DHL may request a photo ID to be provided by the consignee. We are not able to guarantee normal delivery time frames on shipments containing Dangerous Goods.
Effective: 01 June 2015
Saudi Arabia customs has prohibited the import of electronic cigarettes including e-juice and e-cigarette and e-shisha parts and accessories. Please do not ship these products to MyUS, as we cannot ship them to Saudi Arabia.
Solomon Islands
Effective: 01 January 2015
MyUS provides shipping via FedEx to the Solomon Islands.
South Africa
Effective: 15 March 2017
South African Customs Authority has reinforced the customs regulatory requirements for inbound shipments entering South Africa. The reinforced regulatory requirements are:
- All inbound shipments exceeding a value of ZAR 500.00 are considered High Value and require an importer’s code for registered companies, or a South African identification number for a private individual.
- Additional paperwork (supplier’s price list and purchase order) may be requested to confirm true and correct value.
Effective: 01 May 2015
MyUS provides shipping for shoes to South Africa via FedEx. You can select FedEx as your preferred carrier under your Shipping Preferences.
South Korea
Effective: 11 April 2016
South Korea postal service requires the use of a 5-digit postal code. Please update your postal code by signing in to your account and clicking My Account Settings > Address Book.
Spain
Effective: 01 April 2015
Dietary Supplements and Cosmetics are restricted for import to Spain. Please contact your local customs office prior to purchase to confirm you will be able to import your items.
Sweden
Effective: 01 January 2015
Dietary Supplements are restricted from import into Sweden. Please contact your local customs office prior to purchase to confirm you will be able to import your items.
Togo
Effective: 01 March 2015
Togo customs has prohibited the import of batteries, film, knives (excluding cutlery) and liquor. Please do not ship these products to MyUS.
Turkey
Effective: 19 January 2018
Importing new mobile phones to a private individual is prohibited. Used mobile phones can be imported to a private individual only if, a) it is proven that the IMEI number of the mobile phone was registered in Turkey and the receiver written on the airway bill has a passport used within one month of arrival of the shipment, or b) the mobile phone is returning from repair and had been exported under repair purposes from TR. Formal clearance is required.
Effective: 19 December 2011
Please be advised that we have seen an increase in the return or confiscation of shipments that contain cosmetics, cellphones or supplements. We do not recommend that you purchase or attempt to ship these particular commodities to Turkey.
Effective: 9 June 2016
Shipments with a total value of US$75 or more require the Citizenship Number of the person importing the goods appears on the proforma invoice. If you are importing on behalf of your business, please provide the company's VAT number. If you are a foreign citizen to Turkey, and are importing to Turkey, please provide your passport number. You can enter this number under Shipping Preferences > TAX ID in your MyUS account.
Ukraine
Effective: 03 February 2015
Due to political conditions, we are unable to ship to Ukraine for any postal codes in the Donetsk Region (postal codes 83000-87500, 87590-87999), Lugansk Region (postal codes 91000-94999), and Crimea Region (all postal codes).
United Arab Emirates
Effective: 28 July 2015
DHL can transport Dangerous Goods such as lithium batteries, nail polish, perfume and other hazardous goods to the United Arab Emirates. All Dangerous Goods are transported by DHL to their Bahrain hub and then are held until ground transportation is available to take them to the final destination. This can cause delivery time frames to be extended. Local customs and DHL may request a photo ID to be provided by the consignee. We are not able to guarantee normal delivery time frames on shipments containing Dangerous Goods.
Effective: 01 June 2015
United Arab Emirates customs has prohibited the import of electronic cigarettes including e-juice and e-cigarette and e-shisha parts and accessories. Please do not ship these products to MyUS, as we cannot ship them to the UAE.
United Kingdom
Effective: 07 December 2019
UK customs requires a purchase receipt for every item in a shipment. Please keep your invoices so you can provide them to customs or the carrier upon request. Remember to review the values for each of your items and edit as needed to confirm the purchase price is true and accurate before shipping to avoid any delays or additional fees.
Effective: 01 January 2015
Toy guns and all replica guns are prohibited for import into the United Kingdom. Also, all food items will require specific Import Permits. Please contact your local customs office prior to purchasing food items for additional information.
Uzbekistan
Effective: 27 December 2018
The State Customs Committee of Uzbekistan has confirmed that all import shipments to Uzbekistan must be accompanied with at least one of following identification documents:
- an Air waybill clearly stating the Tax Identification Number of the recipient; or
- a copy of the National Identification Card (ID) number belonging to the recipient.
Vanuatu
Effective: 01 January 2015
MyUS provides shipping via FedEx to Vanuatu.
Venezuela
Effective: 29 January 2015
MyUS offers shipping to Venezuela via DHL and UPS. These carriers can assist you with transporting up to $2,000 USD worth of merchandise in each shipment. Venezuelan customs requires you to obtain an import license or permit when importing certain items. You can obtain the proper license or permit through your local customs office.
Yemen
Effective: 18 January 2024
Due to political conditions, we are unable to provide service to Yemen at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Zimbabwe
Effective: 15 September 2015
The following items are prohibited to be shipped into Zimbabwe per customs regulations: food and agriculture, building and civil engineering, timber and timber products, petroleum and fuel, packaging materials, electrical/electronic appliances, body care, automotive and transportation items, clothing and textiles, engineering equipment, mechanical appliances and toys. Pre-shipment inspection will be required for specific commodities. MyUS will contact you if additional information is required.