The supplier in China seems adverse to using regular mail and suggested this company (actually they named DPEX but it's just been taken over by Toll Global). Received wisdom says to avoid FedEx and UPS for imports as they seem simply to offer an open invitation to the customs people to extract the maximum duty but maybe these people are different in some way? The invoice value of the items will only be about US$100 and I'd expect the shipping to run about the same.

Advice from those with experience of getting small shipments from China appreciated.

You will pay tax of course!

Of course I expect to pay some tax but as I understand it, bringing in things via FedEx for example often results in higher charges for tax than other carriers or the mail. I was just hoping that someone had recent experience to share.

Of course I expect to pay some tax but as I understand it, bringing in things via FedEx for example often results in higher charges for tax than other carriers or the mail. I was just hoping that someone had recent experience to share.

Normal postal shipment is often tax free (I guess they are simply too lazy).

FedEx, UPS, etc etc, just declare it fully and correct with the customs tariff numbers and everything will be correct.