Sending packages from USA to Indonesia

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Digitarius Serial expat

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DigitariusSerial expat15 November 2017 13:05:14

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Has any had experiences with lost or stolen package sent to Indonesia? What is the best way to send a package and ensure it's arrival? I need to send a few packages to someone in Bandung and Yogyakarta and want to know the best and safest way to send them.

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GuestPoster0210Guest15 November 2017 13:51:12

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Use a international recognised company I’ve used DHL for parcels and documents as they are local to me here in batam and have a live tracking system be careful with import taxes, depending what it is your sending the recipient could end up with a bill much much more than the value of the package
As an example ( but worth checking for updates) from the UK I can receiveanything (legal of course) £99 gbp or less with no import duty that’s about usd$ 135
I know trainers (gym shoes) carry a minimum of 50% import duty if the total value of the parcel exceeds gbp£99

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GuestPoster0210Guest15 November 2017 13:52:21

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I know of a few people have had issues with electrical goods no matter who they have used for delivering

Digitarius Serial expat

Member since 02 February 2016

DigitariusSerial expat16 November 2017 00:53:15

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Thanks Gwmeath,

I am sending just everyday products that I like and can't get in Yogyakarta. So the package should not be worth more then $135.00 your saying. What can the weight be or whatever measurement is used. How do I find out. I don't want the the person I am sending it to, to pay anything. Do I look online or what?

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GuestPoster0210Guest16 November 2017 01:35:41

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Yes look on line I know DHL offer guidance on weight and dimensions etc and also the cost, a lot depends on the weight and how quick you want this

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