AAArdvark Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 I want to send a used phone from the Philippines to Thailand (Isaan) via DHL. What are the chances that there might be customs issues? I don't want it stuck at BKK for a customs payment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted May 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2021 Don't use DHL or any of the other couriers, you will get stung for duty and VAT. There may also be issues with importing radio devices ???? Send by one of the services such as EMS which use the regular mail system, much better chance of avoiding issues. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post blackcab Posted May 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2021 1 hour ago, AAArdvark said: What are the chances that there might be customs issues? Highly likely. As Crossy said, use a signed for express service from phlpost. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinnock Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 18 minutes ago, Crossy said: Don't use DHL or any of the other couriers, you will get stung for duty and VAT. There may also be issues with importing radio devices ???? Send by one of the services such as EMS which use the regular mail system, much better chance of avoiding issues. Yes, DHL and the other famous courier companies love to spend your money. They declare everything to customs with a suspiciously inflated value. I recently received a protective motorcycle 'shirt' from the US and it was sent by courier - customs duty as arranged by the courier exceeded the purchase price. Same issue with a bag for sports equipment sent from Singapore by courier. Mail order items sent by regular post usually arrive with no additional costs. Only once when using Thai Post did I get a message asking me to collect it from the local post office as there was duty to pay - and the amount was minimal. In this case the goods were a large long-board, so may have attracted understandable attention from Customs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert bloggs Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Yes never use dhl,you will get ripped off ,used ems for 15 yrs no problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Posts 2 & 3 have covered this adequately, no need for more repeating of the same by others. CLOSED 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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