Hi All,

I have been purchasing many hobby items from abroad for the past 1 year.

2 times I have imported thru FEDEX and their service has been not satisfying, importantly both the times I was charged customs duty of 1500 on each import. The items were sevos.

7 times till date I have imported hobby items like servos, heli parts, electronics from Singapore Hobby thru DHL, I have never been charged any duty. The service of Singapore Hobby is amazing. They are also available on phone for any assistance.

EMS - I have only used once and their service is also OK.

Please think twice before importing any item thru FEDEX, I bet you will be charged duty.

Hope this will surely help someone in this forum.

Thanks

Arun

hey arun,
             that was really helpfull.i wanted to know that if i get a 9 channel radio  transmitter n receiver shipped from hongkong or singapore through DHL... should i expect any duty on these.And can u give me the details of the site from where you had bought these things.
                                 
              shadman

Hi Shadman,

I have not imported any radio so far hence not in a position to advice.

There are lots of postings about the same in this forumn, hope it helps.

Thanks

Arun