Receive mobile phone with DHL

Member since 04 March 2018

DewaPuspitaNew member08 March 2018 07:20:53

Hi everyone

I would like to ask does anyone have experience receive mobile phone with DHL from online store? I mean how is the process and where did you receive the item? And how about tax?

Looking forward to hear from any of you.
Dewa

Zeain Member

Member since 13 January 2018

ZeainMember08 March 2018 07:29:43

Hi Dewa
I believe the duty is very high at the customs in Mauritius..you need to declare the exact value of the item especially electronics...you may just end up paying more on duty than the actual value of the phone...

DewaPuspita New member

Member since 04 March 2018

DewaPuspitaNew member08 March 2018 08:34:59

Thank you so much

lamymegatrans Active member

Member since 26 April 2014

lamymegatransActive member08 March 2018 08:56:43

Thats not true, no duty on mobile phone only vat applicable.

WinstonH VIP Member

Member since 26 March 2016

WinstonHVIP Member08 March 2018 12:36:16

910

Only 15% VAT applicable on mobile phones...

DewaPuspita New member

Member since 04 March 2018

DewaPuspitaNew member08 March 2018 13:00:01

Thank you so much for your information.

DewaPuspita New member

Member since 04 March 2018

DewaPuspitaNew member08 March 2018 13:00:22

Thank you for your reply

Zeain Member

Member since 13 January 2018

ZeainMember08 March 2018 13:57:14

Thank you for the information

Jangita Active member

Member since 10 February 2015

JangitaActive member03 April 2018 09:05:19

Chiming in...

I always buy mobile phones, TVs, Rukus, Home theatres etc online because and get it much cheaper than they are. I've used USPS and it reached ok - went to pick it up at the parcel office at Port Louis, but make sure you have the actual PayPal (or whichever method you used to pay) hand.

However with DHL it is easier, they will simply give you a call before the item reaches and tell you how much it will cost for all taxes which is 15% of the cost + shipping. When they deliver, you pay them and that's it.

Guest8927 Guest

Guest8927Guest03 April 2018 12:14:03

#10

Hello
I would recommend caution when importing telecommunication equipment. At the end of last year, I purchased a home router (google onhub)in the USA and arranged for it to be delivered by DHL. Sadly it got stuck in customs due to the lack of an authorisation by the competent authorities (ICTA). After some months of frustrating and slow exchange with the said authority (asking for technical details and certificates I was unable to supply, not being the manufacturing company) I gave up and had to pay DHL for temporary storage in airport and shipment to another country. So my recommendation is to make sure any equipment you try to import is already authorised in Mauritius.

Jangita Active member

Member since 10 February 2015

JangitaActive member03 April 2018 15:17:16

#11

True. Happened to me too when importing a VoIP phone, but wrote to ICTA with a link to the technical specifications. After two weeks they wrote back an email with no objection. That's when I ordered and went to pick it up with a printout of the email.

Phones should be OK if its one. Other computer equipment may be questioned especially if it's more than two units.

Hvac0627 Member

Member since 09 October 2019

Hvac0627Member09 October 2019 13:04:03

#12

Hi boss,

Its mean I can import a mobile in mauritius through online website like as Ali express, ebay for personal use!!! Please advise!!

Guest8927 Guest

Guest8927Guest09 October 2019 19:05:24

#13

I have quite a bit of experience with Internet shopping and especially with Ali express. I have to tell you that I have had no problems at all with Ali express, so don't worry about Ali express. All the best.
Regards
Mike

Hvac0627 Member

Member since 09 October 2019

Hvac0627Member13 October 2019 04:15:58

#14

Hi dear,
Did you pay any custom!!
Regards.

dsnmu New member

Member since 17 September 2019

dsnmuNew member22 October 2019 11:05:45

#15

Hvac0627 wrote:
Hi boss,

Its mean I can import a mobile in mauritius through online website like as Ali express, ebay for personal use!!! Please advise!!

Yes, you can order a mobile for personal use via Ebay or Ali Express. Just make sure that you have a proper invoice and proof of payment (like paypal) for customs purposes. There will be 15% vat to pay