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« on: October 02, 2013, 10:17:50 PM »
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I got this message while i was ordering lipo batteries from HobbyKing  Bang Head Bang Head

Shipping Li-Poly batteries by Air Parcel
Due to international air safety regulations, parcels with a total battery capacity of more than 3200mAh cannot be sent via standard 'Air Parcel'.
Please select Air Mail, EMS Express, UPS, DPD, SingPost Air Parcel or DHL where available.

If you insist on using standard Air Parcel, then either reduce the lipo capacity ordered per parcel, or order from one of HobbyKings US, EU or AU warehouses without limitation.

Options.
1) Order via EMS Express, UPS, DPD, Air Mail, SingPost Air Parcel or DHL if available.
2) Reduce total battery capacity to under 3200mAh.
3) Order from Hobbyking.com DE, US or AU warehouse if available.

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Sad news HobbyKing no longer shipping lipo batteries via Registered AirMail
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« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2013, 10:36:25 PM »
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ems is nonsense chanda party, airmail was no good either, had to wait months. fedex/ups/dhl courier is much better option as u can expect things within a week mostly, which is also safer as it spends less time unattended in transit.
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« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2013, 10:37:21 PM »
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Many of us received mail too!

Dear valued HobbyKing Customer,

RE: Battery Shipping from International Warehouse

Please notice, we have recently been informed by some of our shipping partners that they will no longer be able to ship orders containing lithium based batteries on behalf of HobbyKing from our International Warehouse. As a result, orders placed between 23 September 2013 and 2 October 2013 may have been affected and returned to the International Warehouse.

The shipping options that this will affect are EMS, Singpost, Registered Mail, Air Parcel and China Post.

If your order has been affected, HobbyKing will be upgrading your chosen freight option at no extra cost to you to ensure that you receive your order in a timely fashion.

As a long term solution, HobbyKing will be implementing new shipping suppliers in the following days. Alternatively, we would recommend that you place battery orders through any of our regional warehouses, all of whom have an excellent range of lithium based batteries.

Please note: This will NOT affect orders placed after 2 October 2013.

We at HobbyKing thank you for your continued support and custom and appreciate your patience and understanding in this matter.

Thankfully, Anthony Hand President HobbyKing
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« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2013, 11:05:32 PM »
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« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2013, 11:22:55 PM »
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What about batteries rated below 3200 mAh?
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« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2013, 12:22:00 AM »
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ya...i also got the same message. i had ordered for two more products along with a 4500mah lipo but the whole shipment got delayed
just because of this new policy. i had to cancel the lipo after that only my order was shipped. there were a lot of hassles in between
and still some slight problem is there with shipping weight and cost.
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« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2013, 05:03:26 PM »
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i tried using 2200mah why ain't any other option except those costly ones coming
2200mah is allowed right except those 3200mah and above
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« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2013, 05:10:25 PM »
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What about batteries rated below 3200 mAh?

VC sir, i have tried to buy 2200mah battery then also no airmail option. Sad you can see that in above screenshot.
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« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2013, 05:16:35 PM »
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but guys its better they started dhl fedex..u pay 15 $ more thts fine but u get rid of those idiotic customs guys who eat more money plus the long wait am happy this has finally happened ...only small parcels u can order buy airmail which is fine  Thumbs Up Thumbs Up
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« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2013, 05:18:33 PM »
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Agreed with Shannon (:
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« Reply #10 on: October 03, 2013, 06:12:30 PM »
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I ordered and then cancelled due to this. Better to look at cheaper options locally. Any feedback on the RCDhamaka lipos? Hope the packs are good. I am buying only since its from RCD as they usually back up their items.
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« Reply #11 on: October 03, 2013, 06:32:21 PM »
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but guys its better they started dhl fedex..u pay 15 $ more thts fine but u get rid of those idiotic customs guys who eat more money plus the long wait am happy this has finally happened ...only small parcels u can order buy airmail which is fine  Thumbs Up Thumbs Up
Please be aware DHL / Fedex will pay customs duties and will collect it while delivery to you. This is my experience. If I am wrong please correct me.
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« Reply #12 on: October 03, 2013, 07:10:19 PM »
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Yes they will if there is a ridiculous price on invoice..... But they dint charge me for 35$ also
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Has anyone ordered from HobbyKing AFTER this incident through DHL/FEDEX?

If they have received the products, how much Customs Duty were they charged by DHL/FEDEX?

I am planning to order LiPos, Charger and ESC. Total $93.20 (1496g). Shipping is Fedex Priority $38.21. No other option is available. Anyone has any idea how much I may be charged as customs?

By the way, Products marked as GIFTS are exempted from Customs if the total value is less than 10000. I am quoting this provision from CUSTOMS MANUAL 2012 published by Central Board of Excise & Customs, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, New Delhi.
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« Reply #14 on: October 05, 2013, 07:45:32 PM »
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worst news ever, now batteries will become so costly.
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« Reply #15 on: October 05, 2013, 08:38:09 PM »
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 my product cost was 35 and shipping was 40 so 75 bucks and i dint have to pay customs ..a year ago i had a 150 $ product again zero customs ...but cant say ups
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Thnx for the info Shannon.

However, I am SPECIFICALLY asking about delivery by DHL/FedEx Courier. Not the ones handled by IndiaPost.

I ordered through HobbyKing as much as 165$ plus shipping. But that was by Registered AirMail. ~ 1.5kg. No customs then.
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« Reply #17 on: October 05, 2013, 09:04:38 PM »
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no by ups not india post
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« Reply #18 on: October 05, 2013, 11:36:12 PM »
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@Shannon. What about the $150 product you ordered a yr ago? Delivered by ups or IndiaPost? Bought from HobbyKing?
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No delivered by ups from ehirobo
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Anybody ordered from HobbyKing and shipping via FedEx?
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I'm planning to.. hobby king FedEx is 32 dollars per kg... for you battery guys out there, here's a tip:
order 3 nanotechs 25-50c 2200 with a buddy code
add 1 or 2 turnigy standard lipos... what you save for the nanotechs, is used as shipping! it's bulk purchase, but it should work...
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« Reply #23 on: October 06, 2013, 11:52:31 PM »
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Maybe we can do group buys now to save on shipping?
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I added two 3s 2200mAh Nano-Techs for $10.27 (original price $17.99) and several other things in one order. about $100 & 1903g total. But thing is, if I am charged a RIDICULOUS amount by way of Customs Duty by FedEx upon delivery, then I am done!! So wanting to know if FedEx charged Customs duty on such packages (below 2 kg and low price).
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