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🛒 Shop and Ship

Shop and Ship (DZ International)

Buy from anywhere in the world and receive at your Dropzon.

What is DZ International?

DZ International is Dropzon's international shopping service. It gives you warehouse addresses in key locations around the world - United States, China, UAE, United Kingdom, and more - that are linked to your DZ Address.

You shop on any international website (Amazon, AliExpress, eBay, etc.), use your DZ International address as the shipping address, and the package gets forwarded to your local Dropzon in Africa.

It works like this:

🛒You shop on Amazon US and use your US DZ International address
📦Package arrives at our partner warehouse in the US
✈️DoorDrop ships it to your country
📍Package arrives at your local Dropzon
🙌You pick it up or request a Dropper delivery

How to shop from international stores

1

Get your DZ International addresses

In the Dropzon app, go to Shop and Ship. You will see warehouse addresses for different countries (US, China, UAE, etc.). Each address includes your DZ# for identification.

2

Shop on any international website

Go to Amazon, AliExpress, eBay, or any online store. Add items to your cart as usual.

3

Use your DZ International address at checkout

At checkout, paste your DZ International address for the warehouse closest to the store (e.g. US address for Amazon US, China address for AliExpress).

4

Wait for your package

The store ships to the warehouse. DoorDrop receives it and forwards it to your local Dropzon. You can track the whole journey in the app.

5

Collect your package

When it arrives at your Dropzon, pick it up or request a Dropper delivery.

Supported shopping platforms

You can use DZ International with any store that ships to our warehouse locations. Popular platforms include:

Amazon (US, UK, UAE)

US / UK / UAE warehouse

AliExpress / Alibaba

China warehouse

eBay

US / UK warehouse

Shein

China / US warehouse

Jumia

Regional partners

Any online store

Use the nearest warehouse

Tracking international shipments

International shipments go through several stages:

  • Ordered - You have placed the order on the international store
  • At Warehouse - Package arrived at the partner warehouse
  • In Transit - DoorDrop is shipping it to your country
  • Customs - Package is going through customs clearance
  • At Dropzon - Package has arrived at your local Dropzon
  • Delivered - You have collected the package

You will receive notifications at each stage. International shipping typically takes 7-21 days depending on the origin country and shipping method.

Frequently asked questions

Are there extra fees for international shipping?
Yes. International shipping fees depend on the weight, dimensions, and origin country of your package. You will see the estimated cost before the package is shipped from the warehouse.
Do I need to pay customs duties?
Customs duties depend on your country's import regulations and the value of your goods. DoorDrop handles customs clearance, but you may need to pay applicable duties.
Can I consolidate multiple packages?
Yes. If you have multiple packages at the same warehouse, you can request consolidation to save on shipping costs. This is handled through the app.
What if my international package is lost?
Contact support immediately. If your package was insured, you can file a claim. DoorDrop tracks all packages end-to-end so we can investigate.
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