We checked the US and Pakistani rules on this page in September 2026. Rules change, so we confirm them again before we start your work. We are not lawyers or tax advisers. Where a license is needed, we work with licensed partners.
The short answer
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can I sell on Amazon USA from Pakistan? | Yes. Pakistan is on Amazon's list of countries whose sellers can register. |
| Do I need a US company? | Not to register, but it helps with importing stock, payouts and some payment services. |
| What does Amazon charge? | $39.99 a month on the Professional plan, plus a referral fee on each sale, usually 8 to 15 percent, plus FBA fees if Amazon ships for you. |
| What do you charge? | $1,199 for setup and 20 listings, then $599 a month for management if you want it. |
What you get
- Seller account setup and help with Amazon's identity checks
- Up to 20 product listings with keyword research, titles, bullet points, descriptions and photo guidance
- A fee and profit check for every product before you ship anything
- Shipment planning to Amazon warehouses with a freight forwarder and a licensed customs broker
- A check of the US rules and Amazon approvals your products need
- Guidance on trademarks and Brand Registry
- Monthly ads management and reporting on the management plan
Registering from Pakistan
Amazon checks every new seller carefully. You usually need:
- Your passport or national identity document
- A recent bank or credit card statement in your name
- A credit or debit card that can be charged in US dollars
- A bank account that can receive Amazon payouts. This can be your US company's account or an account in another country Amazon supports
- A phone number and email address
- Your company documents, if you register as a company
Amazon may ask for a live video call to confirm your identity. We prepare you for it. Every detail must match your documents exactly, or the account can be refused.
Amazon fees
| Fee | What it is | Typical amount |
|---|---|---|
| Selling plan | Professional plan, needed for ads and most categories | $39.99 a month |
| Referral fee | A percentage of each sale price | Usually 8 to 15 percent, depending on the category |
| FBA fulfillment fee | Amazon picks, packs and ships each order | Per unit, based on size and weight |
| Storage fees | Monthly storage in Amazon warehouses | Per cubic foot, higher in the last months of the year |
| Advertising | Sponsored product ads | Set by you |
A product that sells for $25 can lose a third or more of its price to Amazon fees before your product cost, freight and duty. We calculate your real profit for every product before you list it.
FBA or FBM
| FBA (Fulfilled by Amazon) | FBM (Fulfilled by Merchant) | |
|---|---|---|
| Who ships orders | Amazon | You or your US warehouse |
| Prime badge | Yes | Only with strict shipping rules |
| Fees | FBA and storage fees | Your own shipping and warehouse costs |
| Best for | Most products from Pakistan | Large, heavy or slow-selling items |
Shipping each order from Pakistan is rarely practical on Amazon, because customers expect fast delivery.
Getting stock to Amazon
Amazon does not import goods for you. When you send stock to Amazon warehouses in the US:
- A company must act as the importer of record. Your US company can do this.
- A licensed customs broker files the customs entry and arranges a customs bond.
- For sea freight, the Importer Security Filing (ISF) must be sent at least 24 hours before loading in Pakistan.
- You pay US duty, the Merchandise Processing Fee and, for sea freight, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.
- Every unit and carton needs Amazon's labels and must meet Amazon's packing rules, or Amazon can refuse or charge extra.
Product rules and approvals
Amazon limits some categories until you are approved, and US law has rules for many Pakistani products:
| Rule | What it means for you | Who is in charge |
|---|---|---|
| Surgical and dental instruments | These are medical devices. Your factory must register with the FDA, list its devices, pay the yearly FDA fee and name a US agent. Amazon also needs approval. | FDA and Amazon |
| Food, spices, rice and dry fruits | Your facility must be registered with the FDA, food shipments need prior notice, and labels must follow FDA rules. Food facility registrations must be renewed from October to December of every even-numbered year. | FDA and Amazon |
| Children's products and toys | Testing at an approved lab and a Children's Product Certificate. Certificate data must be filed electronically at import. | CPSC and Amazon |
| Textiles and clothing | Fiber content, country of origin and care labels. | FTC |
| Knives, scissors and instruments | Permanent country of origin marking on the item itself. A sticker is not enough. | CBP |
| Products with cotton | US Customs can hold goods made with cotton from the Xinjiang region of China. Keep records of where your cotton and yarn came from. | CBP |
| Electrical items | Amazon often asks for safety test reports for items with plugs, cords or batteries, such as salt lamps and fans. | Amazon and CPSC |
We check your category before you list, so you do not ship stock you cannot sell. Our US labeling guide has more detail.
Trademarks and Brand Registry
Brand Registry protects your listings from copycats and unlocks better product pages and brand tools. Amazon accepts registered trademarks and, in many cases, pending applications.
If you are based outside the US and apply for a US trademark, the US Patent and Trademark Office requires you to use a US-licensed attorney. We can introduce one. Apply early: US trademark examination takes months.
Pakistani rules for platform sales
The State Bank of Pakistan has a framework for exporters who sell through global platforms such as Amazon. It lets you ship stock to overseas warehouses and bring the sale money back through your bank, which then settles your shipments in the order they were sent. Tell your bank before your first shipment so it records your exports correctly in the Pakistan Single Window.
How we launch you
- 1CheckWe check your products, category rules and profit.
- 2RegisterWe guide your account setup and identity check.
- 3ListWe write your listings and plan your photos.
- 4ShipWe plan labels, freight, customs and delivery to Amazon.
- 5LaunchAds start when your stock is live.
- 6GrowWe manage ads, prices and reviews rules each month.
Our prices
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Amazon setup and 20 listings (one time) | $1,199 (about Rs. 336,000) |
| Monthly Amazon management | $599 per month plus your ad budget |
Amazon charges its own fees directly to you. Freight, duty, customs broker and trademark attorney fees are paid to those providers. We show you all of them before you start.
Common questions
Can I sell on Amazon USA from Pakistan?
Yes. Pakistan is on Amazon's list of countries whose sellers can register. You need your identity documents, a bank account that can receive payouts and a card for Amazon fees.
Do I need a US company to sell on Amazon?
No, but it helps with payouts, with importing stock into US warehouses and with some payment services.
How much does Amazon take from each sale?
Amazon charges a referral fee on each sale, usually between 8 and 15 percent in most categories, plus fulfillment and storage fees if you use FBA. We calculate your real profit before you list.
Who clears my stock through US customs?
A licensed customs broker, with your US company or another US party as the importer of record. Amazon does not act as the importer.
Can I sell surgical instruments on Amazon?
Yes, if your factory is registered with the FDA, your devices are listed, you have a US agent and Amazon approves you for the category.
Do I need a trademark?
Not to sell, but you need one for Brand Registry, which protects your listings. Applicants based outside the US must use a US-licensed attorney.
Does Amazon collect US sales tax for me?
Yes. Amazon collects and pays sales tax on marketplace sales in US states that have marketplace laws.