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  • 11-10-2020 6:46am
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    john413
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭


    Hello Everyone,

    I purchased a sample order from a supplier on Alibaba, I received the sample order with No issues and I really like the product.

    The supplier is selling for 5+ years on Alibaba, has trade assurance, is a gold supplier, reviews are really good at 4.8/5 and has $160.000 is sales for the last 6 month.

    I do not have much concern for receiving my items but more so on what to expect or how it works as I have not let a supplier have control over delivery before.

    They have given me a good price for DDP shipping as the items will cost around €5000 including DDP. They told me that the pallet will go by train to Germany and another company from there to my doorstep.

    I am just curious as the pallet will be around 300kg, and I dont want any surprise custom fees.

    Thanks in advance
    John


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    iwillhtfu
    Registered Users Posts: 6,367 ✭✭✭iwillhtfu


    You will almost certainly get caught for customs fees and usually DPD request these are paid before delivery.


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    john413
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭john413


    Thanks for the reply iwillhtfu,

    I have decided to continue with the order anyways as even if I am charged 23% vat and the customs duty I will still be saving. I will post here on what the outcome of the situation is.

    Thanks
    John


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    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,831 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    Customs clearance can also go up to 2.5% off the value as well.


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    andrewfaulk
    Registered Users Posts: 430 ✭✭andrewfaulk


    iwillhtfu wrote: »
    You will almost certainly get caught for customs fees and usually DPD request these are paid before delivery.

    DDP means delivery duty paid.. I presume this is what the OP meant rather than referring to DPD the company..

    If you are buying are terms DDP, no extra charges should be payable by the OP/Consignee as these will have been paid by the shipper already

    OP, did you get an FOB price also from the shipper? If you need the goods in a hurry the rail option could be good, but it is expensive and a little bit cumbersome still, so you may be able to get the goods shipped much cheaper by sea if you can live with the extra transit time.


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    john413
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭john413


    andrewfaulk wrote: »
    DDP means delivery duty paid.. I presume this is what the OP meant rather than referring to DPD the company..

    If you are buying are terms DDP, no extra charges should be payable by the OP/Consignee as these will have been paid by the shipper already

    OP, did you get an FOB price also from the shipper? If you need the goods in a hurry the rail option could be good, but it is expensive and a little bit cumbersome still, so you may be able to get the goods shipped much cheaper by sea if you can live with the extra transit time.

    Thanks for the reply Andrew,
    Yes the shipping terms are DDP, not DPD as in the courier service.
    I paid $800 for DDP shipping by train to Germany then a courier service to my doorstep.

    The pallet will be at least 300KG, I thought with a total price of $800 DDP It wouldn't pay me to get FOB price from the supplier then pay all the necessary fees afterwards.

    I have paid the supplier as of yesterday, I just have my doubt's that it will be truly DDP

    Thanks for all the help everyone and I will post the outcome of this.

    John


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    rob316
    Registered Users Posts: 17,954 ✭✭✭✭rob316


    My advice is buy FOB and get an agent to sort the shipping and clearance.


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