Why is DHL asking me to pay import duty?

Why was I asked by DHL to pay additional charges to have my package delivered? You will not be paying to DHL any further shipping costs. Rather, you will be asked instead to pay customs duties, taxes and other import charges related to customs clearance in your home country, as per local regulations.

Do I have to pay DHL custom fees?

You may be charged customs duties and taxes for something purchased online because: To ensure the DHL courier can deliver your goods in shortest possible time after entering your country or customs union, DHL pays the customs authority on your behalf for any duties and taxes that are due on the goods.

Can I refuse a DHL delivery?

Can I refuse delivery? | Online stores: Shopee, eBay | Couriers: UPS, FedEx, DHL, DPD & other. In general, you can cancel and reject the order from online stores and courier delivery.

Is it safe to pay DHL online?

Fraudulent Use of the DHL Brand In most cases the communications concern the sale of consumer goods over the Internet where payment may be requested before the goods are delivered. Please be advised that DHL does not request payment in this manner. DHL only collects money due for official DHL related shipping expenses.

What are the items prohibited for import into India?

List of items prohibited for import into India 1. Other meat and edible meat offal, fresh, chilled or frozen Of wild animals. 2. Pig fat, free of lean meat and poultry fat, not rendered or otherwise extracted, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked. 3. Edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included of Wild

What does DHL do for international shipments?

At request, DHL will arrange the completion of Veterinary, Health or Phytosanitary controls at the First Point of Entry in a country or a Customs Union, typically required when importing animal products, plants, seeds, or pharmaceutical products. We offer a range of versatile, reliable international package and document delivery options!

Does DHL handle customs clearance and last mile delivery?

DHL is subsequently not responsible for the timeliness of the submission to customs or for the release of the shipment. At importers request, DHL will transfer the shipment and related customs documentation to the customer’s nominated broker for clearance and last mile delivery.

What is a DHL Certificate of origin?

At Shipper’s request, the preparation or provision of a Certificate of Origin or other similar forms by DHL to certify the goods in a particular export shipment have been produced, manufactured or processed in a particular country allowing preferential rates of duty to be claimed at destination. Common examples are EUR1, Form A, ATR1.