Selling on Amazon USA (Amazon.com) from India is one of the most powerful ways to earn in US Dollars. Indian sellers are successfully exporting products across fashion, jewelry, handicrafts, and more — earning 50–200% more per unit compared to selling domestically.
Why Sell on Amazon USA from India?
- Earn in USD — At ₹83+ per dollar, margins are dramatically higher
- Massive market — Amazon USA has 300 million+ active buyers
- Indian products in demand — Yoga products, natural supplements, ethnic jewelry, handicrafts are popular
- Amazon Global Selling program — Amazon's official program to help Indian sellers export
Step-by-Step: How to Start Selling on Amazon USA from India
Step 1 — Have an Active Amazon.in Seller Account
Register at sellercentral.amazon.in first if you haven't.
Step 2 — Open Amazon.com Seller Account
In Seller Central India, go to: Settings > Account Info > Sell Globally > Amazon.com
Step 3 — Set Up US Bank Account via Payoneer
- Create a Payoneer account (free)
- Payoneer provides a virtual US bank account number
- Use this in Amazon.com's bank details section
Step 4 — Get an IEC (Import Export Code)
Apply online at dgft.gov.in — Fee: ₹500, Processing time: 2–5 working days.
Step 5 — Ensure US Product Compliance
| Requirement | Details | |---|---| | English product labels | All descriptions in English | | US measurement units | Inches, ounces (not cm/grams) | | FCC certification | For electronics | | FDA compliance | For food, supplements, cosmetics |
Step 6 — Set Up Shipping to USA
FBA (Recommended): Ship inventory to Amazon's US fulfillment center. Amazon handles all customer fulfillment.
FBM: You ship individual orders from India. Viable only for high-ticket items.
