Comments on: What will you do with your packages?

By: Ahmed

Ahmed — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:32:24 +0000

Yo BJ! I went today to pick up my package from DHL (borderlinx) it only cost me 3.5 KD and it took six days to be received in Kuwait. Btw the package contained a video game.

By: Othman

Othman — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:42:37 +0000

should be like this>

(1LB x 3KD) + (2LB x 2.5KD) = 8.000KD for Aramex

then (57.160KD x 5% tax) + 1KD = 3.860KD for Customs

8 + 3.86 = 11.860KD total.

That’s assuming the info in the email is correct.

By: yusuf

yusuf — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:37:36 +0000

Say the package is 1.5kg can some one give a proper breakdown if it costs 200 $ from amazon

By: Mohd

Mohd — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:53:37 +0000

so if it is below $100.00 I still pay 1kd for aramex . I think it is not right if Aramex clears the whole shipment , from where the 1KD comes from . Still not clear , I’m paying premium for shipping already .What are the extra steps Aramex is doing to charge me 1KD for each package .
Murad please explain .

By: Othman

Othman — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:17:45 +0000

Here’s what I just received from Aramex>

Hello Shop&Shippers!

We understand it’s been a rough week for all of you, but finally, Kuwait Customs’ policy has cleared up, and we’re happy to say that online shopping is about to become more fun than ever!

So here’s the bottom line: regardless of the goods value, all shipments are subject to customs clearance. We’ll clear all shipments in one bundle, and pay the charged customs duties accordingly. You read correctly; it’s on us!

In this case, you will only endure the following charges:

* 1 KD handling charges
* 5% of order value for Kuwait Customs duties (applicable only to orders valued above $100 USD)

However, self-clearance option is no longer available for our customers. You can contact us at [+ 965 1 820011] for further details.

Happy online shopping!

Your friends at Shop&Ship.

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So if we were to assume that you bought a $100 worth item, you’ll pay 5% which is $5 and 1KD for handling. $5~1.5KD and 1Kd makes it 2.5KD. Does that mean we don’t pay bank charges and all that crap? What about packages that are below $100? We simply pay 1KD for handling charges and that’s it?
And what if I ordered say Automotive parts which are big, heavy and costly? do I only pay 5% and 1KD handling? This is good news if that’s the case :D

By: Musty

Musty — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:24:55 +0000

relief at last !!! aramex just sent a mail….YIPPPPPEEEE!!!

By: NaMmOoR

NaMmOoR — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:12:55 +0000

hmikail: just lets go and destroy Namick and Aramex will be gone

By: hmikail

hmikail — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:17:32 +0000

we’re minutes away from putting an end to the Kuwait Customs Saga.

By: Hamdan

Hamdan — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:48:46 +0000

Boss,
Of course when the difference is not realistic , it is un-fair but the factors you have to take into account when you compare with the USA :
1- The size of the market .How many Addidas Bounce will be sold in
Kuwait & how many in a premium shop in Vegas ?
2- Cost of running business . A lousy 1000 m sq. lot in Shuwaikh costs
more than a million KD on a secondary road.In the US you can buy a
whole block for that
3- Most manufacturers actually have lower prices for the US market due
to the size & high competion
4- Cost of “red-tape ” and bad service applicable in third world countries

By: boss

boss — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:47:18 +0000

For the Business Owner do you believe that the PS3 when came out it was on Amazon $599 and in Kuwait 599 KD ??? is this fair enough ?? a lot of things are 3x the price in Kuwait, now business owners woke up a little bit after watching THE WHOLE Kuwait Ordering from US and benefiting the US Stores :) now if u sell something which is around 10 KD more than US i`ll be so glad to pay for it but if its for some ridiculous price I Will NEVER pay for it ;1 hope that helps :)

BTW a lot of things is changed now, mostly a lot of stuff are nearly the same price as us i`m speaking about electronics and gadgets not about Shoes Clothes those are still problems for example i found Addidas Bounce in Premium Outlet Mall in Vegas for $79 and the EXACT same in Kuwait for 52 KD in Discovery Mall is this fair enough ???

And the same goes for Cars the Mustang GT500KR 08 is 52,000 Dolars BRAND NEW at the Dealer and the Normal GT500 last i heard it was 17,xxx KD at Almajmo3a Is this Fair ???? want more i have more and more and more examples ; )

By: Hamdan

Hamdan — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:39:40 +0000

I will repeat the same as previous post :

As a business owner our customers never believed us how much more we have to pay to clear customs while they were getting thiers out for free !! These charges & more are NORMAL for all business transactions for ages !! Now you know why items are more expensive to buy in Kuwait than through Amazon for example

By: Icey

Icey — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:30:40 +0000

ok guys, i don’t see any problem, today i have received a package that cost me 300$ and i only paid 5.500 KD as a delivery fees only as usual… nothing has changed..
here’s the tracking details:

Shipment History

Location Date Activity

Kuwait,Kuwait 10/24/2009 10:57 AM Shipment Delivered –
Kuwait,Kuwait 09:09 AM SMS Sent to Consignee – SMS – +965 (6) XXXXXXX
Ardiya,Kuwait 08:05 AM Shipment Out for Delivery
New York Office,United States 10/19/2009 06:27 PM Shipment Record Created – Full Record
New York Office,United States 06:27 PM Shipment Forwarded to – Ardiya,Kuwait