iHerb has multiple shipping options to suit your needs. Here are are few of them:
US$4 Flat Rate Shipping, in partnership with Singpost (Now FREE for orders above S$ 53.68 (US$40)!)
At a low cost of US$4, depending on weight. For orders valued up to US$200, and weighing 10kg (22lbs) or less. This shipment method has a 4 to 8 days delivery time and it comes with tracking.
This is my go to method for my orders. Cheap and dependable with an average waiting time of 5 days. The only downside is that if you missed the delivery, you’ll have to go pick up it from the Singpost office that services your area. Condo dwellers can get the delivery person to leave it at the door, though I wouldn’t try that if it was a HDB delivery.- Mr Cheapo
Please note: Only for consumers, not for resellers.
Offer Update: Free iHerb Shipping to Singapore until further notice!
– For orders above S$ 53.68 (US$40) via SingPost, usual limits apply
– For New & Existing customers
DHL Express
An average waiting time of 2-4 days and a highly discounted rate if your order is above US$80, with an additional 5% discount if you log in. There may, however, be extra delays/ expenses due to customs, though very unlikely. This option offers tracking information and is completely reliable.
DHL express is my old favourite method as it’s fast with an average waiting time of just 3-4 days, has tracking and is very affordable with the discounted rate for orders above US$80. Also, if you miss the delivery, you can simply reschedule it. – Mr Cheapo
UPS
Also with a 4-day average delivery time. There may, however, be extra delays/ expenses due to customs. This option offers tracking information and is completely reliable.
I’ve not used this as it’s always very expensive. – Mr Cheapo
Here are the more common questions when it comes to iHerb to Singapore’s shipping options:
How Much? iHerb Shipping Cost to Singapore
iHerb’s shipping cost to Singapore is extremely low, with its most popular option being the flat rate US$4 shipping option.
It’s done in partnership with Singpost, and this option allows for orders valued up to US$200, and weighing 14 lbs (6.3kg) or less.
Offer Update: Free iHerb Shipping to Singapore until further notice!
– For orders above S$ 53.68 (US$40) via SingPost, usual limits apply
– For New & Existing customers
The next most popular shipping option would be DHL. They ship faster and have a heavier limit of 150lbs (68kg). Even then, its cost is extremely low, because orders above US$40 will have 90-95% discount of the shipping price.
This means that the expedited shipping cost for DHL usually starts from only US$8 and stays extremely affordable even as your order becomes large.
How Long? iHerb Shipping Time to Singapore
It varies with the method of shipping.
With the US$4 flat rate shipping with Singpost, it takes 4-8 working days to arrive.
With the discounted DHL option, its time is shorter, usually taking 2-4 working days to arrive.
Both methods allow tracking, so you’ll be able to see where the package is at any given moment. You can even set up an alert to let you know when the package is out for delivery.
Which Method is Best?
For most of us, the US$4 flat rate shipping would be suitable. It’s extremely low cost and the wait time of 4-8 working days is quite reasonable. Average delivery time in my experience is 5 working days.
The only thing to note is that if you missed the delivery, you’ll need to pick it up from the nearest Singpost office.
DHL is more suitable if you tend to make large orders and you need it fast. It costs more, but I bet you’d be surprised by how affordable this option is when you see the cost for yourself, and the 2-4 working day shipping time is great for some last minute shopping.
Best part is if you missed the appointment, you can reschedule the delivery, which will be sent right to your door. You can check out a sample delivery I made with DHL here.
Both methods provide tracking and shipping alerts.
So, both methods are great, and the choice really depends on how much stuff you’re getting and if it’s urgent.
Whatever method you decide to choose in the end, just remember to keep total spend, including shipping, to less than S$400 so that you don’t need to pay GST.
For more information and the latest updates, visit iHerb International Shipping Help Page.
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- Avoid GST: Just make sure the total value of the order (including shipping) is less than S$400!
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