Chemist Warehouse Australia

[GeorgeV]

Has anyone experience of shipping supplements from Chemist Warehouse in Australia (specifically to Chiang Mai).

 

The express courier cost (they only use Australia Post which is around 4 days delivery) is $104 for box max 5Kg which is rather expensive but they have exactly what I require so that's not much of an issue.

 

They have a note on their web site "Thailand exempts articles less than or ECI baht value from customs duty" ... I don't know what this means ... any ideas ?

 

[Sheryl]

I have no idea what it means, but using a courier virtually guarantees customs problems. At best heavy fees and at worst, it won't get through at all because they will insist you need an FDA import permit.

 

See if they will ship by normal air mail without a courier and if they won't, try elsewhere.

[lujanit]

To add what Sheryl posted Chemist Warehouse are expensive.  I purchased a tube of sorbeline yesterday  and it was twice the price of the exact same item in Woolworths.  (yes I am in Oz atm)

[Don Mega]

21 hours ago, Sheryl said:

I have no idea what it means, but using a courier virtually guarantees customs problems. At best heavy fees and at worst, it won't get through at all because they will insist you need an FDA import permit.

 

See if they will ship by normal air mail without a courier and if they won't, try elsewhere.

 

Aus post is normal mail.

 

 

 

 

Edited December 17, 2016 by Don Mega

[Sheryl]

But he said "express courier" ?

 

[ripstanley]

Here is Australia post website for parcels sent to Thailand. The maximum weight is 22kg. Have a look.

 

https://auspost.com.au/parcels-mail/calculate-postage-delivery-times/#/option/international/AU/TH?fromPostcode=3000

[Don Mega]

7 hours ago, Sheryl said:

But he said "express courier" ?

 

 

Express Post is a service offered by Aus Post, using the word courier is misleading.

[GeorgeV]

Thanks Everyone,

 

From Chemist Warehouse web site:

 Express Courier International is now the preferred shipping provider. Germany and Netherlands orders are unable to be placed as the local customs have not accepted many of our parcels in the past.  We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Express Courier International: Full express door-to-door service, with online tracking, Delivery times vary between 2-5 working days to most countries*

 

From Aus Post web site:

           

 

As Don Mega pointed out there is some confusion over terminology and as Sheryl mentioned avoid "Courier" for delivery

 

I will try to find out if they ship "International Standard" and go that way if possible ...

 

[GeorgeV]

This from Aus Post web site:

 

[Oxx]

On 16/12/2016 at 9:13 AM, GeorgeV said:

They have a note on their web site "Thailand exempts articles less than or ECI baht value from customs duty" ... I don't know what this means ... any ideas ?

 

 

It's gibberish.  What it should probably read is "Imports with a CIF value up to 1000 THB are exempt from duty and VAT".

 

CIF = cost, insurance and freight

Edited December 18, 2016 by Oxx

[GeorgeV]

4 hours ago, Oxx said:

 

It's gibberish.  What it should probably read is "Imports with a CIF value up to 1000 THB are exempt from duty and VAT".

 

CIF = cost, insurance and freight

 

Does that mean the package should be marked "value less than 1000THB"

Or if that's not possible any idea what duty and VAT would be on a package total (CIF) of 6000THB

Also should the package be marked "Vitamins Only" or something else

 

Thanks for your help

[Don Mega]

21 minutes ago, GeorgeV said:

 

Does that mean the package should be marked "value less than 1000THB"

Or if that's not possible any idea what duty and VAT would be on a package total (CIF) of 6000THB

Also should the package be marked "Vitamins Only" or something else

 

Thanks for your help

 

bringing it via post there is a good chance it will arrive unscathed how ever some are inspected and I suspect anything come from  "chemist warehouse" will attract attention.

False labeling and  invoices will most likely be frowned upon and will result in goods seized.

 

Do you have anyone in Aus that can buy and send ?

 

[GeorgeV]

16 minutes ago, Don Mega said:

 

bringing it via post there is a good chance it will arrive unscathed how ever some are inspected and I suspect anything come from  "chemist warehouse" will attract attention.

False labeling and  invoices will most likely be frowned upon and will result in goods seized.

 

Do you have anyone in Aus that can buy and send ?

 

 

I get your point  .... yes maybe a standing order every couple of months with someone I can rely on  ... and should the package be marked Vitamins Only ?