Customs On Package From US

Herrick

I'm looking at buying over the counter meds from the US. The shipper has said it can be marked as "Personal Care" I wondered if this will mean I don't have to pay custom charges on it?

What tags are liable for customs and what are not?

The Lovely Muffin

It's illegal to send medicines through the post. If customs seize your package they will destroy it, and you will end up with a written warning, maybe a fine too, depending on the medication.

Aside from that, it's very dangerous to purchase medicine online, you have absolutely no idea of what is in it etc. It may look and seem legit, but that doesn't mean they are safe.

The seller will 100% reassure you they are safe to use, etc, but would a seller really honest and tell you if the medicines aren't OK to use?

http://www.irishhealth.com/article.html?id=13727

Herrick

Sorry, I don't mean pills or anything. It's actually Rogaine Foam for hair loss

I'm not sure if that falls under medicines and the site has been recommended by a few reputable companies, it's just I wondered about the markings.

The Lovely Muffin

A quick Google of Rogaine Foam and this thread pops up

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=70803199

It doesn't make any difference whether or not it's pill, liquid medicines, foams, gels etc, all medicines are treated the same.

Post #2 in that thread says the foam has no licence to be sold in Ireland, so if you order it and customs seize it, you will have wasted your money, receive a warning and possibly receive a fine.

The poster there also says that the Blackrock clinic can import it, so I would contact the Blackrock clinic about it and see if they can help.

jor el

Buying any pharmaceutical, over the counter or otherwise, online is not to be recommended, may be illegal, and is definitely not allowed here.

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