Overview

Camilo Chamorro recently explained on a Helium 10 episode how entrepreneurs based in Colombia can run a wholesale‑oriented Amazon store that serves U.S. shoppers. By establishing a U.S. company, leveraging a remote team, and shipping bulk inventory through an American fulfillment hub, sellers can bypass the limitations of retail‑arbitrage and tap into higher‑margin categories without relocating.

Key Points

• Remote‑team advantage — A compact U.S. crew handles supplier outreach and contract work while the founder manages logistics from Colombia, keeping overhead low and decision‑making fast.
• Legal compliance focus — Forming a U.S. LLC and securing an EIN satisfies Amazon’s tax and fulfillment policies, dramatically lowering the risk of account suspension.
• Deep supplier ties — Targeting wholesale distributors that provide bulk discounts and reliable restock cycles reduces the time spent on product hunting and lifts profit margins.
• Bridge‑warehouse shipping — Sending consolidated pallets to a U.S. inbound center lets Amazon take over last‑mile delivery, simplifying cross‑border fulfillment.
• Currency‑risk mitigation — Using a multi‑currency banking solution to convert Colombian pesos to dollars before paying suppliers shields cash flow from exchange‑rate swings.

How Wholesale Selling from Colombia Works

1. Create a U.S. legal entity — Register an LLC in a business‑friendly state such as Delaware and obtain an Employer Identification Number. Example: Camilo formed “Andes Wholesale LLC,” opened a corporate bank account with the EIN, and began receiving Amazon payouts directly into that account.
2. Find and vet wholesale partners — Research manufacturers or distributors that issue resale certificates, offer volume pricing, and are willing to ship to U.S. fulfillment sites. Example: He signed a deal with a Miami electronics wholesaler that granted a 30 % discount on orders of 500 units or more once a resale certificate was submitted.
3. Negotiate payment terms and place bulk orders — Leverage the U.S. LLC to secure favorable credit (e.g., Net 30) and arrange shipment to an inbound dock or a U.S. freight forwarder. : The Net 30 agreement allowed Camilo to defer payment until the inventory cleared Amazon’s receiving dock, improving cash flow.