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What is iHerb?

iHerb is one of the world's leading online retailers specializing in natural health and wellness products. Founded in 1996 in Pasadena, California, the company began as a one-person operation and grew into a global platform serving more than 15 million active customers across 180 countries. The business is headquartered today in Irvine, California, and carries products from nearly 2,000 brands, spanning vitamins, minerals, dietary supplements, sports nutrition, beauty and personal care items, grocery goods, baby products, and pet care supplies. The website operates in 36 languages and has no brick-and-mortar retail presence, functioning entirely as a pure e-commerce business.

The history of iHerb closely tracks the development of online retail itself. When founder and CEO Ray Faraee launched the company in 1996, e-commerce was still in its earliest stages as a commercial category, and iHerb was among the first businesses to carve out a niche in health and wellness products online. By 1999, it had built a recognizable presence as one of the first health product e-commerce platforms on the internet. Through the 2000s, the product catalog grew rapidly, reaching over 30,000 items by 2010 alongside the company's first steps into international markets. In 2005, iHerb launched its proprietary technology platform and introduced customer product reviews, a feature that helped establish consumer trust through a growing community of buyers and reviewers.

From 2018 onward, iHerb invested heavily in its fulfillment infrastructure. A fifth distribution center opened in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley in 2018, followed by a sixth facility in Hong Kong in 2021 to extend Asia-Pacific capabilities, and a further center in Denton, Texas. By 2025, the company was operating nine climate-controlled fulfillment centers globally across the United States, Asia, and the Middle East. That same year, iHerb fulfilled 44 million orders and set a single-day processing record of 174,000 orders. In January 2026, the company completed the acquisition of Vitacost from The Kroger Co., a health e-commerce brand Kroger had originally acquired in 2014 for $280 million, adding over 40,000 products and a loyal domestic customer base to the iHerb platform.

• Founded: 1996, originally based in Pasadena, California
• Headquarters: Irvine, California, USA
• CEO: Ray Faraee (founder)
• Website languages: 36
• Countries served: more than 180
• Active customers: 15 million worldwide
• Annual orders (FY2025): 44 million fulfilled
• Single-day record: 174,000 orders processed, set in 2025
• Fulfillment centers: 9 climate-controlled facilities across the United States, Asia, and the Middle East
• Brands carried: products from nearly 2,000 brands
• Workforce: approximately 3,000 team members globally
• Quality certifications: all fulfillment centers are NSF International-registered with GMP or ISO certifications
• Notable acquisition: Vitacost, acquired from The Kroger Co. on January 8, 2026

iHerb's position in the global market rests on several concrete advantages. The company has built a strong reputation for carrying hard-to-find health and wellness products at competitive prices and making them accessible in markets where such goods are difficult to source locally. This has made it particularly popular among health-conscious consumers, expatriates seeking familiar supplement brands, and wellness communities across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. A strong affiliate and influencer network built through the company's rewards program has extended its organic reach across international markets over the years.

Which countries does iHerb deliver to?

iHerb ships to more than 180 countries across every inhabited continent, making it one of the most geographically expansive online health retailers in the world. International reach is a core element of the business model, not a secondary add-on to domestic operations. The company has invested in regional fulfillment infrastructure specifically to serve major international markets, with nine climate-controlled facilities distributed across the United States, Asia, and the Middle East. This spread of physical warehouses allows iHerb to serve nearby countries with reduced transit times rather than routing all orders from a single domestic origin point.

Asia represents one of iHerb's most strategically important international markets. Orders destined for Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore are predominantly fulfilled from iHerb's South Korea and Hong Kong warehouses, which significantly reduces transit times for regional customers compared to shipping from the United States. Across the broader Asia-Pacific region, iHerb delivers to Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Cambodia, Mongolia, Brunei, and Macau, as well as the Central Asian republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, among others.

• United States: primary domestic market served from fulfillment centers in California, Kentucky, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Texas
• Asia-Pacific: Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Cambodia, Mongolia, Brunei, Macau, and Central Asian republics including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan
• Middle East: Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Egypt, Turkey, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Jordan, Lebanon, Pakistan, and Yemen
• Europe: virtually all countries on the continent, with last-mile delivery in the United Kingdom handled by Royal Mail, Evri, or Amazon Logistics depending on the selected shipping method
• Canada: served by carriers including DHL Express, Landmark Global, and Asendia, with free shipping thresholds published in Canadian dollars
• Latin America: included within the global 180-country delivery network

In the Middle East, iHerb operates a fulfillment center in Saudi Arabia, one of its nine global logistics nodes, which supports more efficient distribution throughout the Gulf region. Across Europe, coverage extends to virtually all countries on the continent. For the United Kingdom, the final delivery leg is handled by Royal Mail, Evri, or Amazon Logistics depending on the shipping method selected at checkout. Canada is served with carriers adapted to local requirements, and free shipping thresholds are published in Canadian dollars for that market separate from the US threshold.

What are the iHerb services and delivery times?

iHerb does not operate its own carrier fleet. The company partners with a network of major international and regional logistics providers to fulfill orders across its 180-country delivery footprint. The shipping method applied to each order is determined at checkout based on the destination country, package weight, and the service tier selected by the customer. Delivery times range from as fast as one business day for domestic orders placed near a fulfillment center to up to 20 business days for international shipments involving slower customs processing or more remote destinations.

• Standard Global Air (Home Delivery): iHerb's baseline international shipping service, transporting orders by air freight to the customer's home address; available across most of the 180-plus countries served, with tracking included
• DHL Express: premium international option delivering to most destinations within approximately 2 to 4 business days from dispatch; one of the most widely used express options on the platform
• FedEx: used primarily for domestic United States deliveries and select international markets
• USPS: used for domestic United States deliveries, particularly for P.O. Box addresses that courier partners cannot serve
• Global Air Locker / Pickup Point: available in select markets, this option routes packages to parcel lockers or partner collection points rather than a home address
• DDP (Delivered Duty Paid): available in select markets under the platform label "Prepaid Duties and Taxes," with all import duties and taxes collected at checkout to eliminate unexpected border charges

For domestic orders within the United States, standard shipping via FedEx or USPS typically delivers within a few business days from dispatch, depending on proximity to one of iHerb's fulfillment centers. The company operates facilities in California, Kentucky, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Texas, which allows for relatively short transit windows across the continental United States. Orders placed in close geographic proximity to a warehouse tend to arrive at the lower end of the standard delivery window.

For international orders shipped via DHL Express, delivery typically reaches most destinations within 2 to 4 business days from dispatch. The Standard Global Air economy option generally takes 7 to 12 business days, though results vary by destination country, customs processing speed, and local carrier performance. Remote or rural addresses may experience longer delivery windows beyond these standard estimates. iHerb advises that some international carriers may take 7 to 10 business days to update tracking information after dispatch, and in certain markets, tracking events only appear once customs clearance has been completed.

Customs processing is the most significant source of variability in international delivery times. The time an order spends in customs can range from a few hours to several weeks, depending on the destination country's procedures, the documentation required, and whether any import fees are outstanding at the time of inspection. iHerb also advises customers that some carriers may record a "Delivered" status one to two days before the package is physically received, and recommends waiting through that window before contacting customer support.

What are the iHerb rates and maximum dimensions accepted?

iHerb's shipping pricing is calculated dynamically at checkout based on the destination country, package weight, and selected shipping method. The company does not publish a single universal rate card that applies across all markets. Instead, customers see the applicable options and their associated costs at the time of purchase, once the delivery address has been entered. Dimensional weight may also factor into calculations for packages that are bulky relative to their actual weight, which is standard practice across the major carriers iHerb uses.

Free shipping thresholds are available in many of the countries iHerb serves, but the qualifying spend amount varies by market. For domestic orders within the United States, the free shipping threshold is set at $30. Canadian customers have a threshold expressed in Canadian dollars. Israeli customers have a threshold expressed in Israeli shekels. iHerb publishes country-specific shipping pages with the current applicable thresholds for each market and these amounts are subject to change based on carrier pricing and market conditions.

• Free shipping (United States): orders of $30 or more qualify for free domestic shipping
• Weight-based pricing: for orders that do not meet the free shipping threshold, costs are calculated based on package weight and destination country
• Dimensional weight: bulky but lightweight packages may be assessed on dimensional rather than actual weight, following standard carrier practices
• DDP pricing: when Delivered Duty Paid shipping is selected in an eligible market the cost displayed at checkout includes prepaid import duties and taxes, with no additional charges due at the border
• Package limits: iHerb does not publish a universal maximum weight limit; individual carrier limits apply for DHL, FedEx, and USPS respectively, and very large orders may be split into multiple shipments
• P.O. Box delivery: available via USPS for domestic United States orders; international courier partners including DHL and FedEx require a physical street address

When the Delivered Duty Paid option is selected in an eligible market the amount paid at checkout is the final total with no additional charges due at the border or upon delivery. This option typically speeds up customs clearance, as the package arrives with documentation confirming that all required fees have already been settled. The service is available in a defined subset of the markets iHerb serves and is not offered universally across all 180-plus destination countries.

What are the iHerb delivery options?

iHerb supports several different ways for customers to receive their orders, depending on the destination country and the carrier infrastructure available in that market. Home delivery to the address provided at checkout is the primary method across most of the 180 countries served. In the majority of cases, customers do not need to be present at the time of delivery, as carriers typically leave packages at the door or in a secure location the recipient has designated. Signature requirements vary by carrier, market and order value and are not applied universally.

• Home delivery: direct delivery to the customer's address; the default option across most markets, with recipients typically not required to be present for the package to be left
• Locker delivery: available in select markets including Israel and Russia; customers select a locker or partner collection point at checkout and receive a security code by text message when the package is ready for pickup
• Russian pickup networks: in Russia, available collection options include SberLogistics lockers, Russian Post offices, Pony Express, 5Post, and Boxberry postamats
• Fallback collection points (PUDO): if home delivery fails, packages may be redirected to a local post office or partner pickup location, with a typical holding period of 7 to 14 days before the package is returned
• P.O. Box: available for domestic United States orders via USPS; courier partners such as DHL and FedEx require a physical street address and cannot deliver to P.O. Boxes

In markets where parcel locker infrastructure is available, customers who select this option at checkout receive a security code by text message once the package is ready for collection. This format is particularly prominent in Israel, where it is listed as the most popular delivery method on the platform. In Russia, multiple parcel collection networks are integrated into the checkout process, giving customers in that market several alternatives to home delivery depending on their location and preferred carrier.

When home delivery cannot be completed, whether due to access issues, failed delivery attempts, or carrier policy, iHerb packages may be redirected to a local post office or partner collection point. These locations are referred to as PUDO points, short for Pick Up and Drop Off. Packages held at such locations are generally available for collection for a period of 7 to 14 days. After that window closes, packages are returned to the sender or processed according to the local carrier's policy for undelivered items.

What should I do if my iHerb parcel is lost or damaged?

iHerb handles refund and return requests through a self-service customer support portal. Customers initiate a claim by logging into their account, navigating to their order history, selecting the relevant order, and specifying whether the request covers the full order or only specific items within it. A reason for the claim must be selected from a dropdown menu. For damaged, leaking, or melted products, photographic documentation is required before the request can be reviewed. In some cases, customers may be asked to return the item to iHerb before a refund is approved and processed.

• Refund window: 30 days from purchase for most products; 90 days for iHerb-branded products specifically
• Eligible claim reasons: missing orders, wrong items received, damaged or leaking products, expired items, and items that melted in transit
• Documentation required: photographs are mandatory for damaged, leaking, or melted items; a physical return may also be required before a refund is processed
• Processing time: iHerb reviews requests within 48 hours and sends an email notification with the outcome; refunds to the original payment method take an additional 7 to 10 business days; store credit may be issued at iHerb's discretion
• Lost packages: customers should first check carrier tracking, then contact the carrier directly, and then submit a claim through iHerb's self-service portal if the issue remains unresolved
• Rewards credit cash-out: a minimum balance of $100 is required to cash out rewards; requests take up to 14 business days to process

Once a request is submitted, iHerb's team reviews it within 48 hours and sends an email notification with the outcome. Refunds returned to the original payment method may take a further 7 to 10 business days to appear, depending on the customer's financial institution. iHerb may also choose to issue refunds as store credit at its own discretion rather than returning funds to the original payment method. Submitting a claim does not guarantee approval. The company monitors all requests to identify patterns of misuse and reserves the right to refuse service in cases where abuse of its refund policies has been identified.

Does iHerb handle international shipments and customs formalities?

International shipping is central to iHerb's business model, and the company has built specific processes to manage cross-border orders across more than 180 countries. For standard shipments, classified as Delivered at Place or DAP, any customs duties and import taxes that apply in the destination country are the responsibility of the recipient. iHerb does not collect these fees at checkout for DAP orders and cannot be held responsible for duties or tariffs assessed by local customs authorities. The exact amounts depend on each country's import regulations and can vary considerably by product category, order value, and applicable local tax rates.

iHerb offers a Delivered Duty Paid option in select markets, which the platform labels "Prepaid Duties and Taxes." When this option is selected, import duties and taxes are calculated and collected at the time of checkout, and the package travels with documentation confirming that all required charges have already been settled. This typically speeds up the customs clearance process and removes the risk of unexpected fees arriving at the recipient's address. The option is available in a defined subset of the 180-plus countries served and is particularly useful in markets where import duties on health supplements tend to be significant.

• Standard shipments (DAP): import duties and taxes are assessed by destination country customs and are payable by the recipient upon the package's arrival
• DDP shipments: duties and taxes are prepaid at checkout under the "Prepaid Duties and Taxes" label; the amount paid at checkout is the final total with no additional border charges
• Customs holds: packages may be held for outstanding fee payment on DAP shipments or for missing documentation such as a tax identification number
• Risk of destruction: orders refused or abandoned at customs may be destroyed by local authorities rather than returned; a refund may not be possible in such cases
• Restricted products: certain items are blocked at checkout for specific markets in line with local import rules; products containing hemp, poppy seeds, and consumable pet products are restricted for shipment to Taiwan, as one example
• Fulfillment center compliance: all 9 iHerb facilities carry NSF International registration with GMP or ISO certifications, with handling procedures designed to support accurate documentation for international shipments

Orders may be held in customs for outstanding payment of import fees on DAP shipments, or because the destination country's authorities require additional documentation such as a tax identification number or an import license. Health supplements face stricter regulatory scrutiny in certain jurisdictions, making documentation requirements more common for iHerb shipments than for general merchandise. iHerb's customer support team can assist with documentation requests, but the clearance process itself is controlled entirely by government authorities in the destination country. Packages that are refused at customs or abandoned by the recipient may be destroyed by local authorities, in which case a refund may not be possible.

Understanding tracking statuses

iHerb does not operate a proprietary end-to-end tracking network. The company relies on the tracking systems of its carrier partners, which include DHL, FedEx, USPS, Royal Mail, and various regional last-mile carriers depending on the destination. Customers receive a carrier-specific tracking number in the shipping confirmation email sent after dispatch. This number can also be found by logging into an iHerb account, navigating to the order history, and selecting the relevant order. From the order details page, clicking the tracking number redirects to the carrier's own tracking interface for live status updates.

The format of the tracking number varies by carrier. DHL typically uses a 10-digit numeric identifier. For shipments routed through the Swedish postal service, packages up to 1,800 grams use a format beginning with "RE" followed by nine characters and ending in "SE," while packages between 1,801 grams and 2,720 grams use a format beginning with "CD." For international orders in general, iHerb advises that some carriers may take 7 to 10 business days to begin posting tracking events after dispatch. In certain markets, updates only appear in the system after customs clearance has been completed.