Hi All,
I'm living in Kunming and am planning on having a bunch of mountaineering gear sent over from the U.S., including some expensive technical clothing, an ice axe, rock and ice anchors, etc--maybe 20 kilos in all.
I was originally going to send it via the U.S. Post Office, but I've heard informally that sometimes stuff doesn't make it through Chinese customs due to low pay and general boredom among the inspectors.
Should I consider my things safe? Should I attempt a different route, such as using a shipping company like Seven Seas? Should I ask my friend who ships frequently between California and Kunming to throw the stuff into one of their 40 ft. containers? Any ideas?
Thanks.
If you have a look at the sevenseas website, they list the type of things that may have trouble getting through Chinese customs. You can also insure your items against loss or damage. I used them to bring in six large boxes earlier this year without any trouble.
Hi Atomic,
would you post the URL for sevenseas please?
doug
I would never use China Post for items into China. If you have a friend who often sends containers, that would be my choice.
Thanks all. Bernie, some of this stuff is brand new, but I can have the tags and stuff removed. No electronics. Will my friend have trouble with taxes or any other customs-related issues? The rest of the container would be filled with wood products.
