AliExpress banned in India

[JB701]

@alfaz_rayin

This looks like its shipped from China. I don't think western sellers will be willing to undervalue.

 

[varkey]

Anyone here ever used IEC on postal shipments?

From what I know fixed amount of samples are customs free with IEC

I tried recently but didn't work, the IEC was included with the shipment paper work, but they didn't even open the pouch to see it.

I guess you have to send in the IEC paper work with your shipment tracking ID prior to the shipment arriving in the FPO. As per documentation, to clear the shopnent with IEC you need to file a BOE with the FPO. There is no clear steps on how to do it though.

 

[romil123]

There is Pricing, but be ready to pay customs at 42 or 77%. They don't even allow you to use your IEC, which kinda sucks.

declared $36 (Rs 2641) on buyandship.in but assessable value show Rs 3224.97 and how do i pay total custom duty Rs 1357.07 ? didn't receive any payment email from aramex expect KYC.

 

[royalroy]

The delivery guy will ask you to pay at your doorstep. Expect to pay a little more as aramex customs handling charges.

 

[romil123]

Dear customer your shipment from Ebuy Global Limited under AWB# XXXXXX is cleared from customs - Expected delivery by Wednesday 13 January 2021, the charges to be paid are 1711.07 INR. You can track your shipment on the Aramex App.

Well Rs 1711 Custom Charges for Rs 2641 Item Okay Then.


Source

 

[varkey]

declared $36 (Rs 2641) on buyandship.in but assessable value show Rs 3224.97

That's as expected, cause assessable value includes shipping charges too. So they might have added the shipping cost. Or if it was declared as FOB (freight on board), then 20% of the declared value is automatically added as insurance and freight cost.

However, thanks for sharing these details about the last mile being through Aramex for buyandship.

 

[romil123]

@varkey any idea about USPS shipping in india? orderd an $55.99 item from USA based website with $28.05 shipping charges,
"USPS - First-Class Package International Service"

Last tracking show on usps website.

December 31, 2020, 10:07 pm
Departed
DELHI, INDIA
Your item departed a transfer airport in INDIRA GANDHI INTL, DELHI, INDIA on December 31, 2020 at 10:07 pm.
The item is currently in transit to the destination.

tracking number UAxxxxxxxxxUS doesn't work in india post.

 

[romil123]

Dear customer your shipment from Ebuy Global Limited under AWB# XXXXXX is cleared from customs - Expected delivery by Wednesday 13 January 2021, the charges to be paid are 1711.07 INR. You can track your shipment on the Aramex App.

Well Rs 1711 Custom Charges for Rs 2641 Item Okay Then.


Source

PSA: Do NOT Make Online Payment for Custom Charges in Aramex App. Delhivery will slap COD custom charges label on the package then you will have to call Aramex and tell them to convert COD to Pre-Paid, lots of hassle.

 

[Captain Tsubasa]

Forgot to Post here.
I bought something from AliExpress after GoI announced ban.
And Yes
It was successfully delivered few Days ago.

 

[varkey]

PSA: Do NOT Make Online Payment for Custom Charges in Aramex App. Delhivery will slap COD custom charges label on the package then you will have to call Aramex and tell them to convert COD to Pre-Paid, lots of hassle.

It's a matter of timing I guess. If you make the payment before the package is handed over to Delhivery, it will be in prepaid mode itself. But definitely a great suggestion. I was bit by this too, for my package through Aramex ShopNShip a while bacl.