Importing Stuff from Hong Kong

cha_indian · #1 4th February 2008, 08:05 PM

I have decided to buy HiFi equipment form Hong Kong by mail order, payment would be via Paypal....

Is it feasible to use DHL for importing things for personal use. Any previous experiences by anyone would be highly helpful.

The stuff I want is not available in India and even if it is made available, it would be several times the price in Hong KOng

rajstar · #2 6th February 2008, 05:59 PM

I have used FEDEX they are excellent!!They'll handle customs etc as well so no worries.

hifisher · #3 9th February 2008, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by rajstar

I have used FEDEX they are excellent!!They'll handle customs etc as well so no worries.

Rajstar, can you bit elobarate, what was amount of import & customs imposed on it? i

rajstar · #4 9th February 2008, 02:35 PM

Customs duty comes to about 30-31%,you'll have to pay Fedex on delivery.

particleman · #5 9th February 2008, 03:47 PM

What about the charges by FedEx themselves for shipping? Wouldn't that be prohibitively expensive by itself? My only experience with FedEx has been with documents and if a < 0.5 kg envelope of documents cost me Rs. 1,800 from U.S. to here then I wonder what a pair of 21kg speakers or 10kg AV receiver will cost! And will it then be worth it?

Update: a quick check at their site indicates a 20kg package will cost about Rs. 21,000 from HK not including "Dynamic fuel surcharge, service tax, special handling fees and other duties & taxes". Phew! Hope I've made a mistake somewhere.

rajstar · #6 9th February 2008, 04:24 PM

well, freight costs can kill! I have only imported light weight items,like audio tubes etc.Not worth bringing in speakers, tube amps etc.

particleman · #7 9th February 2008, 04:36 PM

Yes, that figures. Thanks for the clarification, much appreciated.

cha_indian · #8 9th February 2008, 06:26 PM

hmm, if this is the situation then i guess, it is better to go to HK bring them.....The ticket cost is about 750$ ..

particleman · #9 9th February 2008, 07:03 PM

True, you get to meet the seller face-to-face and can strike a bargain as well as shop around for a better deal. It is good that Indians do not need a visa for HK so it is not a hassle to travel.

cha_indian · #10 9th February 2008, 07:37 PM

No visa to Hong Kong ???? Now that is some good news !!

I was searching for cheap flights , i found Thai airlines at less than 550$

what do you say...fares can be that low?

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