Online purchase through AliExpress Dedicated Thread

[crossfirex]

I would not recommend

[mgalaxy3]

Forget duty.

You might not even get it. Post office is notorious for stealing packages ..

[mrdeejay]

Planining on getting a Mini PC from Aliexpress.

The package itself is quite small and will be delivered via DHL - so not worried about it getting lost. Any idea how much the duty would be? It should be about the same as on an android tv device.

[crossfirex]

Why u are getting such an expensive item from there when i think you can get a normal size much powerful pc in 50000 in Pakistan

[ch.talal]

Lol. Forget about 50000. Prices of laptops, desktops have almost doubled thanks to Tabdeeli.

I was looking for a Core i5 notebook and prices now start from Rs 80,000 onwards.

[mrdeejay]

I want to use it as a headless system. Don't need a laptop.

[mgalaxy3]

with DHL, it'll reach safely.

But, be prepared to give all the applicable taxes and duties.

X % duty (check HS code for duty)
I think 17-21% sales tax
withholding tax (I guess 10-12%)
some other taxes.

Try to find a miniPC /NUC in PK. If not, check laptop taxes structure: https://pakistancustoms.net/2017/11/import-duty-on-laptops-in-pakistan-customs-duty-on-laptops-in-pakistan.html

You can get idea for PC..

[mahrumer]

Thanks for the information & feedback.

Actually the laptop from AliExprerss, for example, this chuwi one, has a pretty slim form factor with solid build, even if there's a 30% total duty on it, it still worth than bulky/heavy laptops available in the local market. It's a good buy for a kid with eLearning thingy going on.

I saw this laptop with a friend of a friend and it costed him around 65K (bought in February from Karachi) as it's fast enough, due to SSD, a good for browsing & stuff so that's where the idea of buying one comes into the play.

DHL seems good so will definitely check with them.

[mahrumer]

I couldn't find a laptop with a very slim/small form-factor, having 13/14 inch display, with SSD & having a battery life of 5+ hours. Such machines starts from 125K in local market. I've found one with almost half the price. Chinese brands use weaker CPU but having SSD makes ton of a difference - you'll know it once you'll use it.

These brands can even do games, surprised? Me too.
Check yourtube reviews for it.

[k-four-nine]

Finally, 'good' Tabdelli has arrived:

FBR to Remove Customs Duty on Goods Under Rs. 5,000 Imported Through Courier Services

Any product imported into Pakistan through postal or air courier services with a declared value up to Rs. 5,000 will be exempt from customs duty or any other types of taxes, states the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) draft of the “De-minimis rules for imported goods” through the issuance of S.R.O.886(I)2020 for amendments in the Customs Rules 2001.

So basically we don't have to pay a dime for products worth under Rs. 5,000 (declared value). Previously, the limit was just Rs. 100!

Not bad.

[crossfirex]

Excellent decision if its true

[crossfirex]

If u order one please do let me know as well

[mahrumer]

Certainly, I'm planning to order one + preparing the list of other car items as I just got a new car, and order them via AliExpress.

[crossfirex]

Received a parcel today (25 Sep 2020) containing an iPhone SE back cover worth $0.93 only. Which i ordered on 15 Dec 2019.
I think that the corruption is not the only reason because of which we dont get our parcels. Rather its mismanagement or storage mismanagement that we dont get our parcels. Now i have sold my mobile in April 2020 but in order to safeguard the image of Pakistan and Muslims i have offered to pay this pity amount to seller lets see what he says.

[pwuser156804139873]

Also as I described in my earlier post, I have received my package in Aug 20 which was ordered in Jan 20, I also received refund from seller. Now I also send seller a message that how to pay you back.

As I want to keep my and country integrity intact..

God bless you all

[JustFarooq]

So today I ordered some items for my newly bought Yamaha YB125z DX like digital meter, heated grips and gel pad for seat. I paid them via my UBL wiz card payme t accepted and deducted from my card let's see how much time for these items to arrive.
If some of you guys did this in past please let me know are these kind of items duty free?

[aliadnan1984]

by available in pak you mean available on daraz ? or in market ?

[aliadnan1984]

not recommended at all . better to buy from pak or if you have a relative or acquintance coming from U.S and can bring for you then it will be the best deal you will get. otherwise buy locally.

[aliadnan1984]

guys when you order things which are not available or are unique to pakistan then its helpful for others if you also share the product links
dua hai sab ko sab packages jaldi milain

[rajaahmed96]

I got mine finally after 3 months.