Shipping a large package overseas?
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Shipping a large package overseas?
I need to send a largish package from the US to the Netherlands. 50lbs, measures 36x28x18". USPS tells me this package is too large to ship. UPS and Fedex want more than $800. EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS! For the slowest service.
I think it's the size that is killing it, not the weight. Does anybody know of any other option? Is there something I am missing from UPS/Fedex? I know it doesn't cost that much to ship freight from China, Netherlands can't be that much more!
I think it's the size that is killing it, not the weight. Does anybody know of any other option? Is there something I am missing from UPS/Fedex? I know it doesn't cost that much to ship freight from China, Netherlands can't be that much more!
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looks like with this site it will be $425.70 :
http://www.hebeiltd.com.cn/?p=shipping.rates
you should also look into air freight, that will probably be around $250 or so
http://www.hebeiltd.com.cn/?p=shipping.rates
you should also look into air freight, that will probably be around $250 or so
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What are you shipping? Shipments like that are looked upon as "exports/imports" and can be subject to sometimes hefty duties and taxes.
DHL or a freight broker might be able to help you with the commercial invoice and other paperwork to minimize your exposure to D&T and also VAT charges.
DHL or a freight broker might be able to help you with the commercial invoice and other paperwork to minimize your exposure to D&T and also VAT charges.
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