I found a way to get the A24 x Joya candles in India without the usual customs headache

My obsession with the 2026 A24 Joya restock

I have spent years admiring the A24 shop from afar, specifically their collaboration with Joya. The 'Genre' candle collection—featuring scents inspired by Horror, Western, and Sci-Fi—is a cult favorite for a reason. When the limited 2026 restock was announced, I knew I had to act fast. These candles aren't just wax; they are pieces of cinema history for my shelf. However, being based in India, I knew that ordering directly from the US store usually ends in a cancelled order or a payment error.

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I realized that most film enthusiasts in my circle were giving up because the A24 shop doesn't make it easy for international fans. That is when I decided to use a freight forwarder to bridge the gap. By using a tax-free US address, I could finally shop like a local and avoid the immediate 'out of stock' heartbreak that happens when you try to calculate international shipping at the checkout page.

My secret to bypass the US store payment block

One of the biggest hurdles I faced was the payment gateway. Many US stores, including A24 and others like Nike or Sephora, often block international credit cards or refuse to ship to known warehouse addresses if they detect a foreign billing address. I have had my orders cancelled more times than I care to admit. To solve this, I used the BuyForMe service.

This proxy shopping option is essentially the "lazy method" for those of us who don't want to deal with the stress of a declined transaction. I simply told the team what I wanted, and they used a US domestic card to make the purchase on my behalf. This is the safest way to guarantee that my order doesn't get flagged. It felt like having a personal shopper in the US who handles all the annoying technicalities while I just wait for my candles to arrive.

Shipping logistics and what I expected

Before I committed to the purchase, I needed to know if shipping glass candles halfway across the world would cost more than the items themselves. I used a shipping calculator to get a rough idea of the weight and dimensions. Here is the breakdown I used for the A24 x Joya 'Genre' Candle Collection:

I also made sure to check the list of restricted goods to ensure that wax and glass weren't on the list for India. Thankfully, they are perfectly fine to ship, though I did request extra padding for the fragile glass containers.

A simple way to handle the paperwork

The beauty of this method is that I didn't have to fill out complex customs forms myself. My package forwarding partner handled the export documentation. If you are worried about the total landed cost, I highly recommend checking the estimate shipping cost tool beforehand. It helps avoid any surprises when the package hits Indian customs. For my India delivery, the process was surprisingly hands-off.

How I received my package in India

If you are wondering how it works from start to finish, it is quite simple. Once my candles arrived at my US address, I received a notification. I then opted to forward packages to my home in Mumbai. The transit time was about 6-8 business days, which is incredible considering these were limited edition items that usually never leave North America.

Choosing to buy from US ship to India doesn't have to be a logistical nightmare. By letting the experts handle the assisted purchase and the international transit, I managed to get my hands on the A24 x Joya 'Genre' collection without ever picking up a pen to sign a customs declaration. It is the most effortless way to shop the brands we love in India.