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, sneakers from Nike, New Balance or Adidas, Levi's jeans, branded clothing, gadgets. Reselling without your own warehouse in America is realistic: the intermediary stores, packs, and ships for you. You can sell via a website, marketplace, or Telegram bot — the platform does not matter.
While you process each order manually — logging into the mail forwarder's site, entering details, waiting for the tracking number, copying it to the customer — at 20 orders per day it takes 3–4 hours and becomes a growth bottleneck. A Telegram bot with hundreds of orders per month under manual processing will simply stall.
The API solves the routine issue and removes manual order handling. You focus on sales — the forwarder handles logistics. Your store or bot customers will never learn about Prostobox: white-label mode means no advertising in the package, no direct contact with your buyers.
How automation works: before and after connecting the API
| Stage | Without API (manual) | With Prostobox API |
|---|---|---|
| Order receipt | Customer places an order — you manually enter data into Prostobox account | Order from the site or bot is automatically sent to Prostobox via API |
| Customs data | Fill package contents manually | API sends the order contents for declaration automatically |
| Processing statuses | Log into account and check manually | API returns statuses — site or bot updates information automatically |
| Package tracking | Copy tracking number manually, message the client | Tracking arrives via API — client sees it in the bot or on the site immediately |
| Cost calculation | Client learns shipping price only after placing the order | Current rate is requested via API and shown to client before ordering |
| Scale | As sales grow you hit resource limits — need a manager | No limits: warehouse processes tens of thousands of orders monthly |
How the chain works: from order in bot or on site to package at the client
Client places an order
On your website or in the Telegram bot. Selects goods, provides delivery address, pays. Your system records the package contents for the customs declaration.
Order goes to Prostobox via API
Package contents, recipient data, address — everything is sent in a single request. Prostobox confirms receipt and returns the order ID.
Warehouse receives and processes the order
If purchase is needed — in-house buyers handle the purchase in the US store. If you already bought the goods — warehouse receives the package at your Delaware address.
API returns processing statuses
Your platform receives updates as the order progresses at the warehouse. Client sees the current status without your involvement.
Package received — tracking issued
Package received at the warehouse in Delaware — tracking number issued. Tracking is passed to the API. Your site or bot shows it to the client automatically and sends a notification.
Client receives the package
In 5–10 days. Delivery to Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan. Price from $3.99. Your brand at every stage — Prostobox is not mentioned anywhere.
What your platform sends — and what it receives back
The API works both ways. You send order data — Prostobox returns statuses and tracking. Works the same for any CMS site, custom application, and Telegram bot.
| Your platform sends | Prostobox returns |
|---|---|
| Order data: item, quantity, price | Order ID and receipt confirmation |
| Recipient data: full name, address, phone | Processing statuses as order progresses |
| Package contents for customs declaration | Package tracking after shipment |
| Rate calculation request (weight, destination) | Current shipping cost |
API documentation access opens in your account after connecting. Submit a request 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 clients — in the store, bot, or app — see only your brand.
Purchase assistance
Prostobox in-house buyers help purchase goods from complex stores — Macy's and others. Separate service per your order.
Delaware warehouse
Tax-free state — no sales tax. 14 days of free storage. 18,000 sq m warehouse, conveyor, 24/7 video surveillance.
Volume cashback
After 30 packages — $2 per package up to 3 kg and $3 for heavy ones. No expiration.
FZ-152: data in RF
Servers with clients' personal data are in Russia. Data is not transferred abroad.
Flexible payment
Russian cards, foreign cards, crypto on request. Auto payment for shipping.
Shipping rates from the USA for partners
Prostobox is one of the most affordable mail forwarders from the USA. Current shipping prices can be retrieved programmatically via API and shown to the client before order placement.
| Tariff | Transit time | Price | Most often ships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Fast | 5–10 days | from $3.99 | Clothing, footwear, accessories |
| Fast Box | 5–10 days | from $3.99 ($2–3 above Super Fast) | Clothing, footwear, 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 |
| Sneakers promo | 8–15 days | $19.99 per package up to 2 kg (1 pair) | Sneakers of any brand from the USA |
| Jeans promo | 5–10 days | $19.99 per package up to 2 kg | Jeans and denim shorts (men's, women's, kids') |
Consolidation of multiple packages is free. Storage of incoming packages at the warehouse — up to 14 days without extra charge.
What is sold through Prostobox: popular niches and US stores
Categories chosen most often by resellers — low package weight, high margin compared to Russian prices, and steady demand.
Vitamins and supplements from iHerb
Special rate. iHerb stopped direct shipping to Russia in 2022 — demand moved to intermediaries. From $9.99 per 1 kg.
Sneakers and footwear from the USA
Nike, Adidas, New Balance cost 50–100% more in Russia than on official US sites.
Branded clothing from the USA
Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Levi's — officially left Russia, but demand only grew.
Electronics and gadgets
Apple accessories, smart speakers, gaming peripherals — US price is lower than Russia's even with shipping.
Sports nutrition
Protein, BCAA, pre-workouts from American brands — 2–3 times cheaper than Russian equivalents.
Cosmetics and skincare
Sephora, Ulta, Paula's Choice — not available in Russia or significantly more expensive. Light packages = low shipping.
How to connect the API: 4 steps from request to first order
Registration and request
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 account: describe the platform and approximate monthly order volume.
API documentation access
After approval, a tab with all integration information appears in account settings: documentation, API keys, test environment. Documentation covers order submission, customs data, processing statuses, tracking, and rate calculation.
Integration into your site or Telegram bot
REST API suits any stack: Python, Node.js, PHP, Ruby. If the bot is written in Python with aiogram or telebot — a developer will embed the integration in a few hours. Typical integration takes 4–12 hours.
| Your site / Telegram bot | API Prostobox |
|---|---|
| Requests current shipping rate before checkout | Returns shipping cost |
| Sends order with package contents and recipient data | Accepts order, returns ID |
| Saves order ID, polls statuses | Returns order processing statuses |
| Shows tracking to client, sends notifications | Returns package tracking after shipment |
Test and launch
Run 2–3 test orders through the test environment. Verify: statuses arrive correctly, tracking displays in your system, white-label works, client receives notifications from your brand. After successful test — switch to the production key.
Frequently asked questions about Prostobox API integration
What exactly does the API automate — and what remains manual?
The API automates order submission, customs data transfer, receipt of processing statuses, and package tracking. Purchasing goods from US stores is a separate in-house buyer service from Prostobox, launched on the warehouse side after order receipt.
Do I need a developer to connect?
Yes. Integration is a REST API, standard for any backend. A developer familiar with Python, Node.js, or PHP will handle it in 4–12 hours. If you already have a working site or Telegram bot, adding an API call is straightforward.
Will clients know that Prostobox is behind the package?
In white-label mode, Prostobox places no advertising in packages, does not contact your clients, and does not appear in tracking. Package tracking comes to you via the API — you show it to clients under your own brand.
Can I show shipping cost to the client before ordering?
Yes. Rate calculation is one of the API functions. You can request the current shipping cost programmatically and show it to the client in the cart or before order confirmation.
What is the duty-free limit when shipping from the USA?
The duty-free limit is 200 euros per package. If exceeded — 15% of the excess amount plus ~500 rubles customs fee. Shipping cost from the USA starts at $3.99.
When does tracking appear after order placement?
The package is received at the warehouse in Delaware and sent to the client. After shipment, tracking is passed to the API — your site or bot can notify the client automatically. Total delivery time: from 5 days.
For which countries does shipping work via the Prostobox API?
Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan are the main destinations. One API covers all available delivery countries: destination country is specified in recipient data.
Ready to automate shipping from the USA?
Submit a request to connect to the API — documentation access tomorrow. Integration takes 4–12 hours.
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