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AdriaNoce Member

Member since 08 March 2014

AdriaNoceMember10 March 2014 11:12:13

Hi,
As you all know by now I'm about to start a new adventure in Malta, I check some shipping company to ship some stuff from uk to Malta and they told me I need to pay the custom to clear my stuff once arrived, is this a procedure that everyone has to do it or they try to rip me off?

Thanks

tearnet ViP

Member since 19 June 2011

tearnetViP10 March 2014 12:22:38

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There is no duty to pay on personal items shipped within the EU.
However there will be fees in Malta from the handling agent and bonded warehouse in Hal Far.
Find out from the shipping agent in advance how much these are.

Terry

tearnet ViP

Member since 19 June 2011

tearnetViP10 March 2014 12:28:08

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This is the list of extra charges the Malta agent wanted, the actual amount will depend on size and number of the items
Shipped.

BOND CHARGES
DELIVERY ORDER FEE
HAL FAR THC
PORT CHARGES

Terry

AdriaNoce Member

Member since 08 March 2014

AdriaNoceMember10 March 2014 12:31:49

Thanks for the help

chinooks Active member

Member since 01 October 2013

chinooksActive member10 March 2014 20:22:46

I hope not and I don't think so. Our container is now en route and I hope that as it is EU like UK no customs will be paid for personal belongings brought in. I will let you know in about 3weeks time!

AdriaNoce Member

Member since 08 March 2014

AdriaNoceMember10 March 2014 21:14:25

hi,let me know, could you please tell me which company did you use as i got some stuff to ship over?

Thanks

chinooks Active member

Member since 01 October 2013

chinooksActive member10 March 2014 21:28:54

we used Hunts international. they seemed Ok but quoted me one price for a bike then it doubled later..... so far so good with the main shipment though and unless they ask for more money, they were cheaper than some and seemed professional this end.
The company is based in Redditch. Where are you?

AdriaNoce Member

Member since 08 March 2014

AdriaNoceMember10 March 2014 21:38:57

Surrey

chinooks Active member

Member since 01 October 2013

chinooksActive member10 March 2014 21:53:46

How much stuff have you got in approx. cubic metres and what were you quoted? You can pm me if youprefer

GuestPoster566 ViP

Member since 18 October 2012

GuestPoster566ViP11 March 2014 02:18:06

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The price I paid to Abels was inclusive of all fees and unpacking etc.
There should be no taxes to pay.

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