With over three times the monthly traffic of eBay, the second-largest eCommerce marketplace in the US, Amazon is the biggest online retailer in the country.
Sellers may be asking how to sell on Amazon US from Hong Kong as a Hong Kong-based company. Although it may seem beyond reach, selling on Amazon US from outside is a regular practice. In reality, sellers from more than 102 nations, including Hong Kong, are accepted by Amazon US.
Even though one is not situated in the US, there are a few things that can be done to open an Amazon store there.
Fundamentals
Commercial card
For this, any regular credit or debit card that accepts foreign payments will do. Check out our SUNRATE Commercial Card - a card that provides high cashback rates (up to 1.4%*)
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US phone number
For this stage, creating a US Skype phone number may be useful. Even if you are situated abroad, a fast Google search will yield a variety of firms that provide you with a US phone number.
US Bank Account
A US bank account with US bank details in order to sell on Amazon US - the good news is that companies can open local US bank accounts using SUNRATE without physically visiting the US. Register with SUNRATE, get accepted, and then create a US 'collection account' to receive from Amazon for Hong Kong-based company. Your brand-new bank account number will be given, prepared for immediate usage in the USA. It appears as though you were based in the US because it uses a real US bank account number.
It's time to set up the Amazon store now that all of the required information in order. Here are some materials for your reference:
How to sell on Amazon: a guide for beginners
How to build an online store in 5 steps
Sell on Amazon US with a SUNRATE account
With the Amazon’s guide and materials above, there should be a good idea of how to sell on Amazon US from Hong Kong. For this, SUNRATE is the ideal business account. You can set up a US bank account seamlessly and issue commercial cards with high cashback*, perfect for paying Amazon US (listing) fees.
If you’re looking to expand your business into the US (via Amazon US), get in touch with SUNRATE / SUNRATE (traditional chinese website) today!
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