White-label mode: your customers will never find out about Prostobox. Delivery to Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan from $3.99 per package. Typical integration — 4–12 hours of developer work.
How to launch an online store or Telegram bot selling American goods without your own warehouse
You sell goods from the USA: vitamins from iHerb, Nike, New Balance or Adidas sneakers, Levi's jeans, branded clothing, gadgets. Reselling without your own warehouse in America is real: an intermediary stores, packs, and ships for you. You can sell through a website, marketplace, or Telegram bot — the platform does not matter.
As long as you process each order manually — go to the mail forwarder website, enter the data, wait for the tracking number, copy it to the customer — with 20 orders a day, this takes 3–4 hours and becomes a growth bottleneck. A Telegram bot with hundreds of orders per month will simply stall with manual processing.
API solves the routine issue and removes manual order processing from your workload. You focus on sales — the forwarder handles logistics. Your store or bot customers will never know about Prostobox: white-label mode — no ads in the package, no direct contact with your buyers.
How automation works: before and after API connection
| Stage | Without API (manually) | With API Prostobox |
|---|---|---|
| Order intake | The customer places an order — you manually enter the data in the Prostobox personal account | The order from the website or bot is automatically sent to Prostobox via API |
| Customs data | You fill in the package contents manually | API automatically sends the order contents for the declaration |
| Processing statuses | You log into the personal account and check manually | API returns statuses — the website or bot updates the information automatically |
| Package tracking | You copy the tracking number manually and message the customer | Tracking comes via API — the customer sees it in the bot or on the website immediately |
| Cost calculation | The customer learns the shipping price only after placing the order | The current rate is requested via API and shown to the customer before the order |
| Scale | As sales grow, you hit resource limits — you need a manager | There are no limits: the warehouse processes tens of thousands of orders monthly |
How the chain works: from an order in the bot or on the website to the package in the customer's hands
The customer places an order
On your website or in a Telegram bot. They choose a product, provide the delivery address, and pay. Your system records the package contents for the customs declaration.
The order goes to Prostobox via API
The package contents, recipient data, address — everything is sent in a single request. Prostobox confirms acceptance and returns the order ID.
The warehouse receives and processes the order
If purchase assistance is needed — in-house buyers place the order in the American store. If you have already bought the item — the warehouse receives the package at your address in Delaware.
API returns processing statuses
Your platform receives updates as the order moves through the warehouse. The customer sees the current status without your involvement.
The package is received — tracking is issued
The package is received at the warehouse in Delaware — a tracking number is issued. Tracking is sent to the API. Your website or bot shows it to the customer automatically and sends a notification.
The customer receives the package
In 5–10 days. Delivery to Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan. Cost from $3.99. Your brand at every stage — Prostobox does not appear anywhere.
What your platform sends — and what it gets back
API works both ways. You send order data — Prostobox returns statuses and tracking. It works the same for a website on any CMS, a custom application, and a Telegram bot.
| Your platform sends | Prostobox returns |
|---|---|
| Order data: item, quantity, cost | Order ID and acceptance confirmation |
| Recipient data: full name, address, phone | Processing statuses as the order progresses |
| Package contents for the customs declaration | Package tracking after shipment |
| Request for rate calculation (weight, destination) | Current shipping cost |
Access to the API documentation opens in your personal account after connection. Submit an application on the partner page: lp.prostobox.com/api — connection takes 1 business day.
What a partner gets when connecting to the Prostobox API
Full white-label
No Prostobox advertising in the package. Your customers — in the store, bot, or app — see only your brand.
Purchase assistance
Prostobox in-house buyers help purchase goods from difficult stores — Macy's and others. A separate service for your order.
Warehouse in Delaware
Tax-free state — no sales tax. 14 days of storage free. Warehouse 18 000 sq. m, conveyor, 24/7 video surveillance.
Cashback for volume
After 30 packages — $2 per package up to 3 kg and $3 for heavy ones. No expiration date.
Federal Law 152: data in Russia
Servers with customers' personal data are in Russia. Data is not transferred abroad.
Flexible payment
Russian cards, foreign cards, crypto on request. Automatic shipping payment.
Shipping rates from the USA for partners
Prostobox is one of the most affordable mail forwarders from the USA. Current shipping prices can be received programmatically via API and shown to the customer before placing the order.
| Rate | Transit time | Cost | Most often shipped |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Fast | 5–10 days | from $3.99 | Clothing, shoes, accessories |
| Fast Box | 5–10 days | from $3.99 ($2–3 higher than Super Fast) | Clothing, shoes, accessories |
| Express | 5–8 days | from $8.99 | Electronics, premium purchases |
| iHerb promo | 7–10 days | $9.99 per package up to 1 kg | Vitamins and supplements from iHerb |
| Sneaker promo | 8–15 days | $19.99 per package up to 2 kg (1 pair) | Sneakers of any brands from the USA |
| Jeans promo | 5–10 days | $19.99 per package up to 2 kg | Jeans and denim shorts (men's, women's, children's) |
Consolidation of several packages — free. Storage of incoming packages at the warehouse — up to 14 days with no additional charge.
What is sold through Prostobox: popular niches and US stores
Categories that resellers choose most often — low package weight, high margin compared to Russian prices, and stable demand.
Vitamins and supplements from iHerb
Special rate. iHerb stopped direct shipping to Russia in 2022 — demand shifted to intermediaries. From $9.99 for 1 kg.
Sneakers and shoes from the USA
Nike, Adidas, New Balance in Russia cost 50–100% more than on the official US websites.
Branded clothing from the USA
Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Levi's — officially left Russia, but demand has only grown.
Electronics and gadgets
Apple accessories, smart speakers, gaming peripherals — the American price is lower than the Russian one even taking shipping into account.
Sports nutrition
Protein, BCAA, pre-workouts from American brands — 2–3 times cheaper than Russian equivalents.
Cosmetics and personal care
Sephora, Ulta, Paula's Choice — not available in Russia or significantly more expensive. Light packages = low shipping cost.
How to connect the API: 4 steps from application to first order
Registration and application
Register at prostobox.com and go to the partner page: lp.prostobox.com/api. Write to support via chat or create a ticket in your personal account: describe the platform and the approximate monthly order volume.
Access to the API documentation
After approval, a tab with all integration information will appear in your personal account settings: documentation, API keys, test environment. The documentation covers order transfer, customs data, processing statuses, tracking, and rate calculation.
Integration into your website or Telegram bot
REST API is suitable for any stack: Python, Node.js, PHP, Ruby. If the bot is written in Python with aiogram or telebot — the developer will build the integration in a few hours. A typical integration takes 4–12 hours.
| Your website / Telegram bot | API Prostobox |
|---|---|
| Requests the current shipping rate before checkout | Returns the shipping cost |
| Sends the order with package contents and recipient data | Accepts the order, returns ID |
| Saves the order ID, polls statuses | Returns order processing statuses |
| Shows tracking to the customer, sends notifications | Returns package tracking after shipment |
Testing and launch
Run 2–3 test orders through the test environment. Check: statuses arrive correctly, tracking is displayed in your system, white-label works, the customer receives notifications from your brand. After a successful test — switch to the production key.
Frequently asked questions about Prostobox API integration
What exactly does the API automate — and what remains manual?
API automates order transfer, customs data, receiving processing statuses, and package tracking. Purchasing goods from American stores is a separate service of Prostobox in-house buyers, which starts on the warehouse side after the order is received.
Do I need a developer for connection?
Yes. The integration is a REST API, standard for any backend. A developer with knowledge of Python, Node.js, or PHP will handle it in 4–12 hours. If you already have a working website or Telegram bot, adding an API call is not difficult.
Will customers find out that Prostobox is behind the package?
In white-label mode, Prostobox does not put ads in packages, does not write to your customers, and does not appear in tracking. Package tracking comes to you via API — you show it to customers yourself under your own brand.
Can the shipping cost be shown to the customer before placing the order?
Yes. Rate calculation is one of the API functions. You can request the current shipping cost programmatically and show it to the customer in the cart or before order confirmation.
What is the duty-free limit for shipping from the USA?
The duty-free limit is 200 euros per package. If exceeded — 15% of the excess amount plus ~500 rubles in customs fee. Shipping cost from the USA — from $3.99.
When will tracking appear after the order is placed?
The package is received at the warehouse in Delaware and sent to the customer. After shipment, tracking is sent to the API — your website or bot can notify the customer automatically. Total delivery time: from 5 days.
For which countries does shipping via the Prostobox API work?
Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan — the main destinations. One API covers all available shipping countries: the destination country is specified in the recipient data.
Ready to automate shipping from the USA?
Submit an application for API connection — access to the documentation as soon as tomorrow. Integration takes 4–12 hours.
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