Importing from United Arab Emirates

nurseling · 22nd August 2006, 02:48

I'm planning on buying a rebreather from UAE and shipped to the united states any one have any tips on how to describe the item to minimize the fees/ difficulty with customs.

Crazyduck · 22nd August 2006, 03:21

Machine Parts.
Ship everything in parts- nothing together.

Ship the electronics Fed ex or UPS.
Shipping from Texas to Taiwan UPS Global- $150.00 estimated.
You elec’s should be cheaper than that.

If you are really serious get in touch with a customs broker.
They do all the leg work for you. They receive it into their secure area and for a fee; makes your life a dream.

If you get not joy PM me.
I have a few people who might be able to help you.

Best Regards, Andrew

OK guys, I used to ship data… nothing more.

denzel · 22nd August 2006, 04:31

Quote:

OK guys, I used to ship data… nothing more.

And data stands for Drugs And Terrorist Arms ?

Denz

decoweenie · 22nd August 2006, 08:41

I have more Rebreather/diving things going around the world than most average people, and it is not a problem shipping anything from UAE. Or to UAE.

Besides, it is best not to declare the content as "closed-circuit rebreather" either. Just declare as "used scuba diving equipment" to avoid curiousity.

UAE is not a "typical" Middle-East countries like shown in the media (i.e. Iraq, Iran, Lebanon)...

steevke · 22nd August 2006, 11:27

Quote: (Originally Posted by nurseling)

I'm planning on buying a rebreather from UAE and shipped to the united states any one have any tips on how to describe the item to minimize the fees/ difficulty with customs.

Nurseling, ask the seller to put a small value on the pro-forma invoice (if he wants to do that, some sellers do, others don't), so you pay less import duties. Only use this tactic if you ship with a reputable shipper (like DHL, TNT, UPS).

Another option is to travel to the UAE and pick up your rebreather in person. You get cheap flights and it's a fun country to go to (Dubai is the party city of the middle east).

steven

(edited: spelling)

**RichClark** · 22nd August 2006, 11:32

Apparently it's possble to fly to the UEA pretty cheaply (~£300), go diving for the week and pack a rebreather in your suitcase for transporation home

Rich

steevke · 22nd August 2006, 11:43

Quote: (Originally Posted by RichClark)

Apparently it's possble to fly to the UEA pretty cheaply (~£300), go diving for the week and pack a rebreather in your suitcase for transporation home

Rich

And you even get to take a wheel rim back home, don't you Rich?

**RichClark** · 22nd August 2006, 12:28

Quote: (Originally Posted by steevke)

And you even get to take a wheel rim back home, don't you Rich?

I'm sure I don't know what you mean...

Evasive drive lessons anyone? Rule 1 - don't clip the curb when turning in for a hand break turn

Crazyduck · 22nd August 2006, 16:21

I support the sales of arms… LIVE, FUSED and dropped hot!
Dropped from a B1-b Lancer at Mach 2.0.

Quote: (Originally Posted by denzel)

And data stands for Drugs And Terrorist Arms ?

Denz

decoweenie · 25th August 2006, 19:35

Quote: (Originally Posted by Crazyduck)

I support the sales of arms… LIVE, FUSED and dropped hot!
Dropped from a B1-b Lancer at Mach 2.0.

I missed this post.

WTF has it to do with UAE ?

22nd August 2006, 02:48	#1 (permalink)
nurseling New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: pensacola, FL Posts: 33	Importing from United Arab Emirates I'm planning on buying a rebreather from UAE and shipped to the united states any one have any tips on how to describe the item to minimize the fees/ difficulty with customs.
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22nd August 2006, 03:21	#2 (permalink)
Crazyduck Underwater Mechanic Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TEXAS, Dallas/ Ft.Worth Posts: 720	Re: Importing from United Arab Emirates Machine Parts. Ship everything in parts- nothing together. Ship the electronics Fed ex or UPS. Shipping from Texas to Taiwan UPS Global- $150.00 estimated. You elec’s should be cheaper than that. If you are really serious get in touch with a customs broker. They do all the leg work for you. They receive it into their secure area and for a fee; makes your life a dream. If you get not joy PM me. I have a few people who might be able to help you. Best Regards, Andrew OK guys, I used to ship data… nothing more. __________________ Howdy Senor- What’s Happening! Rob Davie April 2005- Presently in a state of transition from Open Circuit to Closed Circuit. "You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by it." - Buddha.
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22nd August 2006, 04:31	#3 (permalink)
denzel Holiday diver Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Perth! Posts: 358	Re: Importing from United Arab Emirates Quote: OK guys, I used to ship data… nothing more. And data stands for Drugs And Terrorist Arms ? Denz __________________ My deepest so far, 558.50 mtr, my rig a LF90D...
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22nd August 2006, 08:41	#4 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: Importing from United Arab Emirates I have more Rebreather/diving things going around the world than most average people, and it is not a problem shipping anything from UAE. Or to UAE. Besides, it is best not to declare the content as "closed-circuit rebreather" either. Just declare as "used scuba diving equipment" to avoid curiousity. UAE is not a "typical" Middle-East countries like shown in the media (i.e. Iraq, Iran, Lebanon)... __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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22nd August 2006, 11:27	#5 (permalink)
steevke Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 317	Re: Importing from United Arab Emirates Quote: (Originally Posted by nurseling) I'm planning on buying a rebreather from UAE and shipped to the united states any one have any tips on how to describe the item to minimize the fees/ difficulty with customs. Nurseling, ask the seller to put a small value on the pro-forma invoice (if he wants to do that, some sellers do, others don't), so you pay less import duties. Only use this tactic if you ship with a reputable shipper (like DHL, TNT, UPS). Another option is to travel to the UAE and pick up your rebreather in person. You get cheap flights and it's a fun country to go to (Dubai is the party city of the middle east). steven (edited: spelling)
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22nd August 2006, 11:32	#6 (permalink)
RichClark Classic KISS No. 226 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hove, UK Posts: 793	Re: Importing from United Arab Emirates Apparently it's possble to fly to the UEA pretty cheaply (~£300), go diving for the week and pack a rebreather in your suitcase for transporation home Rich __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I want to go diving... just don't tell my wife I said that To taste something a little different, try http://www.thechillikitchen.co.uk
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22nd August 2006, 11:43	#7 (permalink)
steevke Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 317	Re: Importing from United Arab Emirates Quote: (Originally Posted by RichClark) Apparently it's possble to fly to the UEA pretty cheaply (~£300), go diving for the week and pack a rebreather in your suitcase for transporation home Rich And you even get to take a wheel rim back home, don't you Rich?
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22nd August 2006, 12:28	#8 (permalink)
RichClark Classic KISS No. 226 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hove, UK Posts: 793	Re: Importing from United Arab Emirates Quote: (Originally Posted by steevke) And you even get to take a wheel rim back home, don't you Rich? I'm sure I don't know what you mean... Evasive drive lessons anyone? Rule 1 - don't clip the curb when turning in for a hand break turn __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I want to go diving... just don't tell my wife I said that To taste something a little different, try http://www.thechillikitchen.co.uk
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25th August 2006, 19:35	#10 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: Importing from United Arab Emirates Quote: (Originally Posted by Crazyduck) I support the sales of arms… LIVE, FUSED and dropped hot! Dropped from a B1-b Lancer at Mach 2.0. I missed this post. WTF has it to do with UAE ? __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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