Custom Clearance

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katana2z Active member

Member since 12 September 2012

katana2zActive member12 April 2015 17:35:53

hello guys. i kindly ask you to reply to this post ASAP because it's kind of urgent.
One of my friend from Indonesia is trying to send me gift this week and it will arrive by air. but according to Egyptian law, anything comes from abroad whether it's gift or sample or commercial good, it must go through custom and pay the duty plus Tax. the value of the good does not cost much. it's about 10 or 20 USD really, but the problem is that i have to find a custom broker to do me the custom clearance in order to receive it. correct me if i am wrong and give me some advice on this matter. furthermore, if you know any custom clearance company with cheap commition, please be kind to inform me. thank you.

geo89 Member

Member since 22 December 2014

geo89Member12 April 2015 18:39:34

nope you wont need anybody to receive the gift, in the post office they will automatically calculate the tax fee and charge you to get your package .

katana2z Active member

Member since 12 September 2012

katana2zActive member12 April 2015 19:23:50

huh? seriously?!!!! is it that simple? but then, how do they know the value of good and calculate it? (by the way, thank you so much for a quick response. you are my savior!!!)

just4youeg Member

Member since 18 February 2015

just4youegMember13 April 2015 00:02:03

better with fedex or dhl and i beleive they do clearance but dont know how much u will pay

mookamel Member

Member since 31 March 2012

mookamelMember13 April 2015 09:28:31

What is the gift and does it has an invoice or not, will he send to you by an express courier?

katana2z Active member

Member since 12 September 2012

katana2zActive member13 April 2015 13:12:25

I know DHL and Fedex do clearance. but the thing is my friend is sending it via POS Indonesia cuz DHL is expensive.

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