Courier from Bangalore to USA — Bay Area, NY/NJ, Texas covered

Under 5 kg, the cheapest reliable option is usually DTDC International Standard at ~₹1,500/500g (5–7 days) reliable option. For 5 kg+, India Post Speed Post or DHL eCommerce Economy at ₹6,500–₹11,800 (10–14 days) is the budget choice. Walking into a counter directly is usually 20–35% more expensive than booking via an authorised partner like us — we negotiate volume rates with all four carriers.

DHL Express for time-sensitive documents and high-value parcels (best tracking, fastest 3–5 day delivery to Bay Area / NY, premium customs handling). FedEx International Priority is comparable. DTDC International wins on cost for non-urgent 5–7 day standard parcels. Aramex for premium document-only routes. We compare live rates across all four for every booking — you don't have to pick blind.

FedEx International Priority from Bangalore to USA is approximately ₹1,950 for a 500g document, ₹2,500 for 1 kg, ₹10,200 for 5 kg, and ₹18,000+ for 10 kg — all door-to-door, 3–5 business days, plus monthly fuel surcharge. Our rates are negotiated and typically 5–10% below the FedEx walk-in counter price. Call for an exact same-day quote.

Express (DHL / FedEx) delivers in 3–5 business days to major US metros — Bay Area (SFO) typically 5 days, NY/NJ (JFK/EWR) 4–5 days, Texas (DFW/IAH) 4–6 days, Seattle (SEA) 5–6 days. Standard service takes 5–7 days. Economy / Speed Post takes 10–14 days. Add 1–2 days for remote ZIPs (Alaska, Hawaii, rural areas).

Documents up to 500 g start at ₹1,800 (Express). 1 kg parcel from ₹2,400 (Express). 5 kg parcel from ₹9,500 Express / ₹6,500 Economy. Above 10 kg gets negotiable rates. Final quote depends on weight, zone and fuel surcharge.

Most personal parcels under $800 declared value clear duty-free (US de minimis rule). Commercial imports above $800 attract duty as per HTS code (typically 0–17% for consumer goods) plus state sales tax. We mark personal parcels correctly to maximise duty-free clearance. For Bangalore-tech B2B shipments where commercial classification is required, we help pick the right HTS code to minimise duty.

Yes — sealed, commercially packaged dry sweets only. Mysore Pak, kaju katli, laddoo, barfi, chakli, namkeen with sealed packaging and 60+ day shelf life clear FDA/USDA. No fresh dairy (rasgulla, paneer, mawa-based items not allowed). USDA bans fresh mango / mango pulp specifically. We pack in food-grade airtight boxes with ingredient declarations.

Yes for ayurvedic / homeopathy in small personal-use quantities (3-month supply max). For allopathic prescription drugs, recipient may need to show their US doctor's prescription at delivery. No liquid syrups, no narcotics, no Schedule H/X drugs. We attach the original Indian Rx with the consignment.

All 50 states, all ZIP codes 00501 to 99950 — every city, town and rural address. Major metro destinations like Bay Area (SFO), NY/NJ (JFK/EWR), LA (LAX), Houston (IAH), Chicago (ORD), Boston (BOS), Seattle (SEA), Dallas (DFW), Atlanta (ATL), DC are typically 3–5 day Express. Rural / Alaska / Hawaii adds 1–2 days.

Routine — we run pickup loops to Manyata, Bagmane, Embassy, RMZ and Prestige. Each campus needs a visitor pass or internal contact for gate clearance — tell us your tower, floor and a contact name at booking. We coordinate with the security desk. Common for B2B tech-sample shipments where employees need to ship to US clients or HQ.

Liquids of any form (oils, ghee, syrups, perfumes), fresh fruits / vegetables, dairy (milk, paneer, fresh mawa), meat / fish / eggs, mango pulp, narcotics, alcohol, lithium batteries above 100 Wh on air, currency, gold bullion, hemp / CBD products, items under US sanctions, plants / seeds. Call us if unsure.

We share the AWB (air waybill) number on WhatsApp right after pickup. Track on the carrier's site (DHL/FedEx/DTDC) or paste the AWB at dtdc.com/track-your-shipment. We also send WhatsApp updates at customs clearance and delivery.

Yes — declared value insurance from 1–2% of declared value. Strongly recommended for jewellery, expensive electronics, original certificates, anything irreplaceable. Standard carrier liability without insurance is limited to ~$100.

Standard parcel carriers (DHL, FedEx) do not deliver to PO Box — recipient needs a physical street address. APO/FPO military addresses are handled via India Post Speed Post (slower, 14–21 days).

5 kg Express (DHL/FedEx) ~₹9,500 (door delivery 3–5 days). Standard ~₹8,000 (5–7 days). Economy ~₹6,500 (10–14 days). All-in pricing — includes pickup, packaging, customs paperwork, AWB. Recipient duty if over $800 declared value.

Each US address needs its own AWB and customs declaration — we cannot consolidate. We can however schedule pickup of multiple boxes from your Bangalore address in one trip and book each separately. Bulk discounts on 5+ AWBs in one pickup.