Do You Want To Ship To Russia From The US?
Shipping to Russia is easy these days. We ship to Russia using the Planet Mail Express, USPS Priority, USPS Express, and CDEK International Express delivery methods that take 8-25 business days to deliver. Prices start at around $15. Packages sent by us are sent right to your doorstep.
On this page, we are going to explain to you, how much does it cost and how to get the cheapest shipping from the USA to Russia, how does it work, how to declare the goods, what are the prohibitions & restrictions, and much more.
If you are interested in specific sections only (VAT, delivery time, etc.), use our navigation below.
Shipping Price And Time From The USA To Russia
Prices for shipping from the US to Russia are very affordable. For smaller packages, the price starts on dozens of dollars. The estimated postage and delivery time can be calculated using our postage calculator below.
How To Get The Cheapest Shipping From The USA To Russia?
The price of the shipping depends mainly on the dimensions of the package, its weight, and the delivery method you choose. To get the cheapest shipping from the USA to Russia, select slower delivery methods like Planet Mail Express or USPS.
In the following table, you can see the estimated prices of shipping from the USA to Moscow, Russian Federation.
| Shipping Method | 0.5 kg, 25×18×10 cm | 4.5 kg, 50×25×18 cm |
|---|---|---|
| Planet Mail: Express | $11.42 | n/a |
| Postal Service: Fully Tracked | $18.79 | n/a |
| USPS: Priority | n/a | $88.99 |
| USPS: Express | $45.91 | $73.99 |
*Insurance included
We send the packages to Russia using carriers such as USPS and we are also working on implementing CDEK that offers thousands of pickup points across Russia and also home delivery. The cheapest shipping from the USA to Russia we offer is the Planet Mail: Express method.
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The more expensive methods like USPS Express, are suitable for those that want to enjoy the content of the package as soon as possible. The cheaper delivery methods are excellent ‘budget’ options if you don’t need your package as quickly.
How Does The Shipping To Russia Work?
Generally, there are 2 most used ways how to ship goods and personal items from the US to Russia. The first is you find some carrier like FedEx, contact them, schedule the pickup and they deliver the package to your delivery address. It works, but it is ridiculously expensive.
The second way is to take advantage of a package forwarding company like Planet Express. You can benefit from several advantages when using the package forwarder. The following table shows the pros and cons of traditional shipping and package forwarding (Planet Express).
| Traditional Shipping | Planet Express | |
|---|---|---|
| Costs of the shipping | Very expensive | Much cheaper |
| Delivery time | Depending on the delivery method | Depending on the delivery method |
| Additional services | Very limited | Wide selection* |
| Delivery methods | Limited, depending on the carrier | Wide selection (more carriers) |
| Customer support | Very slow | Very responsive and helpful |
| Package consolidation | n/a | Available |
*Read more how you can benefit from our additional services below.
Shipping From The USA To Russia With Planet Express
Whether you wanna shop from the US stores that don’t offer delivery to Russia, or you just want to send some personal items, Planet Express is here to help you with that. The shipping process can be described in 3 simple steps.
1. Getting a Free USA Address
At Planet Express we can provide you with a free US address in Gardena, California, and also with a premium sales-tax-free address in Portland, Oregon. You can use these addresses for orders from the US stores, or even for packages containing your personal items, eventually gifts from your friends that live in the US.
2. Using Your USA Address
When you have the Planet Express address, feel free to use it for receiving the orders from the US online stores. Once we receive packages addressed to you, we link them with your account and send you the notification email. Then you can take advantage of one of our additional services. Once you decide to send the package to your home address in Russia, proceed to step 3.
3. Choosing The Delivery Method From The USA To Russia
Before we can send the package to you, you have to complete the customs declaration. It is an online form where you describe the contents of the package. It is closely tied up with customs and it allows customs officers when checking the imported package.
Once you finish the declaration, you can choose the delivery method that suits your needs. We offer quick delivery methods and even cheap, slower ones. Read more about the methods in the following section.
Duty & TAX
The following part covers Customs Duty and VAT in Russia.
Russia has not de minimis value on duty & TAX. This means that you have to pay duty & TAX from every package. The standard Customs Duty tariff is 30% of the value of the package. The package value consists of the shipping price, value of the content from the declaration and insurance.
For more information about importing packages containing alcohol or tobacco, check customs.ru.
Important information is that the customs declaration is the responsibility of each customer. If you do not know how to do this, read our guide How to fill out the customs declaration.
Prohibitions & Restrictions On Goods Imported To Russia
There are also some restrictions on some goods. Each carrier has its own list of prohibited items. So what you cant ship from the USA to Russia? You can read the terms of each carrier under the following links:
The most important information for you is that we can not ship the following items from the USA to Russia:
| Antiques | Furs | Ozone-damaging substances |
| Alcohol & drugs | Currency | Fishing equipment |
| Ammunition | Firearms | Bullion |
If you are not sure whether some restrictions apply to your goods, please visit Russia import and export website, review the above terms of each carrier or contact us at [email protected]
Take Advantage Of Some Of Our Other Services
Planet Express is not just about forwarding packages. We also offer our customers additional services such as consolidation, fulfillment or Shop For Me service.
Calculate the Postage Price in Advance
You can easily calculate the postage price in advance. Take advantage of our postage calculator. Just fill in some details and you will get an estimate of the price and delivery time.
Let Us Shop For You
Don’t you have time to shop, or does the business not accept your preferred payment method? Tell us what and where you want to buy and we will do the work for you.
Save Up To 80% With Consolidation
f you order more pieces of goods from different stores and you want to save on postage, we recommend using the consolidation service. You can save up to 80%.
Do You Have Any Other Wish?
Do you need to scan documents, remove invoices from the package, check the status of the goods, fill customs declaration, or something else? Just make a special request.
Why Choose Planet Express?
✅ We offer the best prices on the market.
✅ We provide excellent Russian speaking customer support.
✅ We have great customer reviews.
Read Reviews of our Customers
Read thousands of reviews of our satisfied customers on the following websites.
Useful Information For Purchase And Package Forwarding From The USA To Russia
Read our blog, where we regularly publish tips for different kinds of goods. Also, make sure you visit our following page where you can find tutorials on how to order from the most popular US stores.
We deliver to all parts of Russia – from Voronezh to Anadyr, from Saint Petersburg to Vladivostok, Khabarovsk, Moskow, Omsk, Ufa, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk… We cover almost 100 % of the cities in Russia. You can manage everything from the comfort of your home.
Shipping From The USA To Russia FAQ
The price of the shipping varies depending on the delivery method you choose, the dimensions and the weight of the package. Cheaper methods costs between $10 to $30. The more expensive ones are usually above $50 for the smaller package.
Find out more about the price of shipping from the USA to Russia.
The process of the shipping packages from the USA to Russia can be described in 3 simple steps:
1st STEP: You sign up with Planet Express and get a free US address. Thanks to it you can receive goods from the US stores.
2nd STEP: Once Planet Express receives your package, you will get a notification email.
3rd STEP: After that, you fill in the customs declaration and you can select the delivery method to Russia.
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Yes, USPS delivers to Russia. They offer several methods including Postal Service: Fully Tracked, USPS Priority, USPS Express.
With Planet Express, you will get discounted rates on these methods so you can save a lot of money.
The short answer is yes, you can ship the iPhone to Russia and it will work. But, there are some things to keep in mind when importing an iPhone from the USA to Russia:
• There are different electrical plugs in the US (110 V) and Russia (220 V). This means you will have to buy a different charging adapter.
• The mobile standards for the USA and Russia are different. However, the iPhone can do both mobile standards so the iPhone for the US market will work in Russia too.
• When buying an iPhone in the USA, make sure you buy an unlocked version. If you buy an iPhone locked to a carrier like AT&T, you won’t be able to use your Russian sim card.
Getting a package from the USA to Russia takes between 3-10 business days with fast delivery methods, about 10-20 business days with slower delivery methods and about 20-30 business days with the slowest and cheapest delivery methods.
Calculate the price and delivery time with the postage calculator.
Amazon US doesn’t ship to Russia. However, you can use a package forwarding service like Planet Express for forwarding goods from the USA to Russia. It works in 3 simple steps:
1. You sign up and we will provide you with a free US address.
2. You can order goods from Amazon USA to the US address we provided you with. Once we receive your package from Amazon, you will get a notification email from us.
3. After that, you just fill in the customs declaration and select the delivery method from the USA to Russia.
We have a fully dedicated guide on how to order from Amazon USA.
Yes, you can ship goods from Walmart USA to Russia but not directly. You can take advantage of a Planet Express package forwarding service. It works in 3 simple steps:
1. You sign up and we will provide you with a free US address.
2. You can order goods from Walmart USA to the US address we provided you with. Once we receive your package from Walmart, you will get a notification email from us.
3. After that, you just fill in the customs declaration and select the delivery method from the USA to Russia.
We have a fully dedicated guide on how to order from Walmart USA.
Although some sellers may offer international shipping, it is not very common for Russian orders. This problem solves the Planet Express package forwarding service in 3 simple steps:
1. You sign up and we will provide you with a free US address.
2. You can order goods from eBay USA to the US address we provided you with. Once we receive your package from eBay, you will get a notification email from us.
3. After that, you just fill in the customs declaration and select the delivery method from the USA to Russia.
We have a fully dedicated guide on how to order from eBay USA.
Fulfillment
Our fulfillment center services are used by those who want to save on storage costs. We offer the opportunity to rent storage space in the California warehouse. In addition, we will handle logistics for you, your only concern being the marketing of your business and the administration. For individual calculation, please contact us at [email protected]