How to Send Rakhi to the USA from India (2027 Guide)

The United States is home to one of the largest Indian communities in the world, and it is also the country we ship the most rakhis to outside India. If your brother is studying in Boston, working in the Bay Area or raising a family in Edison, this guide is for you.

How long does rakhi delivery to the USA take?

• Express Delivery: 4 to 6 working days after dispatch.
• Standard Delivery: 8 to 12 working days after dispatch.

We usually dispatch the next working day. For Raksha Bandhan on Tuesday, 17 August 2027, place Express orders by 5 August and Standard orders by 24 July. See the full country by country date table.

Where we deliver most often in the USA

We deliver to every state. These are the areas where most of our US orders go:

• New Jersey: Edison, Jersey City, Iselin, Parsippany, Plainsboro
• New York: Queens (Jackson Heights, Richmond Hill), Long Island, Brooklyn
• California: Fremont, Sunnyvale, San Jose, Santa Clara, Los Angeles, Irvine
• Texas: Houston (Sugar Land), Dallas, Irving, Plano, Frisco, Austin
• Illinois: Chicago, Naperville, Schaumburg
• Also: Seattle and Redmond, Atlanta, Washington DC area, Boston, Detroit, Charlotte, Phoenix

Address tips that avoid delays

1. Add the apartment or unit number. Large complexes in New Jersey and Texas often have hundreds of units at one street address.
2. Use the full 5 digit ZIP code and the two letter state code (NJ, CA, TX).
3. Give a US mobile number for your brother. The courier may text before delivery.
4. If he lives in a gated community or a university dorm, add the building name.

What to send

For brothers in the USA, our most popular picks are bracelet rakhis (he can wear them to work), bhaiya bhabhi pairs for married brothers, and sets of three when there are cousins in the same city. Before adding food items, check the delivery countries on the product page. For more ideas read rakhi gifts that ship well abroad.

Ready to order? Browse the rakhi for USA collection.

Frequently asked questions

Can I send rakhi to the USA from India online?

Yes. Choose your rakhi, select USA as the delivery country in the cart, pick Express or Standard Delivery, enter your brother's US address and pay in rupees.

Is there customs duty on rakhi sent to the USA?

Rakhis are low value gifts and usually go through without duty. Customs rules are set by the US authorities, and any duty, if charged, is paid by the receiver.

Can I track my rakhi parcel to the USA?

Yes. Once it is dispatched, the courier name and airway bill number appear on the Track Order page.