kosika Posted January 5, 2018 Report Share Posted January 5, 2018 My Daughter-in-law makes clothespin wreaths like in the picture below. She would like to send me one via UPS from the States, but I am not sure if there would be a problem. It is approx 12" in diameter so shouldn't be too heavy. I have been told that there will be a tax charged that could amount to more than the price of the item, but don't know if that means being shipped by US mail or if it also includes UPS, DHL etc. I have seen where people have ordered things from a company and had them shipped UPS, but has anyone had a package sent from a friend or family member? Thank you in advance for your help/suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Liana Posted January 6, 2018 Report Share Posted January 6, 2018 If this is any help to you, I need to have a lightweight package (4 scarves, 0.67 lb) sent from the States to Mexico City. FedEx shipping price is $85USD--not for overnight, just standard shipping. USPS Priority is $35USD. That's not duty--or what you called tax. That's just the shipping charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted January 6, 2018 Report Share Posted January 6, 2018 How about the fact that they are wooden clothespins? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvsdawgs Posted January 6, 2018 Report Share Posted January 6, 2018 i do not believe the tax is based on what the product is made of, but its' value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted January 6, 2018 Report Share Posted January 6, 2018 Products made of wood are supposedly not allowed to be imported. Emphasis on 'supposedly". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gimpychimp Posted January 6, 2018 Report Share Posted January 6, 2018 3 hours ago, pappysmarket said: Products made of wood are supposedly not allowed to be imported. Emphasis on 'supposedly". I ordered colored art pencils from Amazon once and customs would not allow them into the country because of the wood. The whole order had to be sent back to Amazon in the United States. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo1 Posted January 6, 2018 Report Share Posted January 6, 2018 I've ordered framed paintings that came through just fine. It depends on the mood of the guy at customs that day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newjersey expat Posted January 6, 2018 Report Share Posted January 6, 2018 Sometimes they look for a receipt identifying the cost. Then they charge half of the cost. I ordered an item that was 70% off. But the bill gave the original price. No receipt then they guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted January 6, 2018 Report Share Posted January 6, 2018 All depends on who you ship with. I think Estafeta could get railroad ties in for me if I really wanted them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newjersey expat Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 Check the current OJO page 49 Extended Roads Package Delivery States " from the USA to Chapala/Ajijic" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 The big problem with wood is from Mexico to the US.. The US is fussy about it . I never had a problem with Mexico..but.. the cost of the freight is high and you pay duty ..I just had some dishes sent to me from te States and it double the cost of the dishes..(between the freight and the duty) That was via Fed ex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCGoulette Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 Hey, Is this handmade gift? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.