Over Declaration of Value for Customs

Discussion in 'Life in the Philippines' started by John Surrey, Aug 16, 2024.

  1. John Surrey
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    John Surrey Well-Known Member Trusted Member

    Events:

    Ordered a drone on Amazon cost £54.99
    Sent it to a friend in UK
    Asked friend to sent it to me in Philippines
    Friend obliged, took it along to DHL in Smiths
    Filled in DHL form and entered declared value £199 :)cry:)
    Item arrives in Cebu
    DHL contact me to verify value and ask for purchase invoice
    I supply purchase invoice and appologize for mistake
    DHL tell me thanks but you have to pay duty on the Declared Value for Customs i.e. £199
    I haven't got the bill yet but I'm guessing I'll have to pay £199-£55 x 13% extra approx. £19 or P1400 :(

    Anyone know how I can get my money back ?
  2. Mattecube
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    Mattecube face the sunshine so shadows fall behind you Trusted Member

    Ask 115 cheat city accountants:lol:
  3. Jim
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    Jim Well-Known Member Trusted Member

    I don't know if you can get your money back! But I do know you can get free delivery from the USA Amazon to the Philippines, if Its over $49.
    Your welcome.
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