Do I have to pay any fees for at destination?
Expect to pay the following fees at destination. Destination agents do work hard to ensure that your documents and cargo is ready to be cleared from Customs. We recommend that you develop a rapport with the destination agent. Be it an airline, a steamship line or even the local FedEx, DHL or UPS agent.
General Guidelines to what to expect to pay at Destination:
- Information provided is not meant as a rule. The destination rates are estimated and will differ from one country to another.
- Contact the local destination agent to verify your clearance and delivery charges. Do not use this information only.
- Typically speaking, personal items are not subject to customs duty if they are used and personal. New items, especially high value items, can be subject to duty
- Commercial shipments will be valued based on value of the invoice and the discretion of the customs inspector of each country
- Delivery Order for the lines and/or the local agent: Usually between: $75-$150
- Terminal Handling fees (to the local airport or port): Usually between: $15-$75
- Dismantle fees to the agent’s warehouse: Approximately: $150.00
- Some countries have other fees that are due to the Port, or to the airport. Please check with local customs agents.
There are other fees, such as customs inspections, customs duty and other related local charges that may be due on shipments that are subject to duty, electronics, Art…etc. Each country has their own rules and regulations. We suggest that you immediately get in touch with our destination offices and inquire about your shipment before it has arrived.
HomeShipping.com will provide you with our contact information for every destination we service. That includes the names, telephone number and email contacts. We recommend that you contact our destination offices and arrange for the clearance of your shipment prior to the arrival of your goods
