importing batteries

[yourauntbob]

mods, feel free to move this to the appropriate section.

i was going to order a few (2) 18350 batteries along with some other small items. I have heard somewhere in the past, and i may be completely wrong on this, that batteries often dont clear customs. the whole package contents should be less than 20 USD. does anyone have any experiences receiving packages like this. this is a fasttech order being shipped from Hong Kong via Singapore post (not fedex, dhl, or ups)

thanks in advance

[wym]

Curious why Singapore AND HK?

Try to have the packaging and docs sent separately, toss the bare items in with some secondhand clothes etc. and sent cheapest surface no insurance.

Otherwise likely the duty will be more than the total purchase.

Also less likely to get pinched.

[JesseFrank]

Has nothing to do with customs. Most airliners refuse to ship batteries currently for some reason, however there are still a few.

The companies from who you buy them will know which airline to use.

[NeverSure]

Be aware that those batteries are made in at least 800mah, 1200mah, and 1500mah capacity. I'd sure want the 1500's.