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Re: I Was Charged 81k On Iphone X As Import Duty, Please Help by grandstar(m): 12:44pm On Jun 05, 2018
wandeay:
I am expecting a phone and 3 sport wears which invoice bears $1264 (abt 455k), sent through Fedex, I was suprised to receive a mail from Fedex that my import duty from Custom is N81,415.68

Please, is this normal, to me it's outrageous, even if there's gonna be any duty, it should not be beyond 15%.

I need your advises and guidelines, pls.
Thanks.

The import duty is fair. It isn't up to 20%.

The sports wears are even the most shocking. I thought import duty for those were 40%

My guy, just pay it
Re: I Was Charged 81k On Iphone X As Import Duty, Please Help by lloyds(m): 12:47pm On Jun 05, 2018
Listen to yourself, u bought a phone almost N400,000. Just a phone.

How much is a Toyota corolla. . Or Mazda or a piece of Land at Ibeju Lekki.

You are one of the people spoiling Nigeria. Apa ni e.
Re: I Was Charged 81k On Iphone X As Import Duty, Please Help by Nobody: 12:47pm On Jun 05, 2018
Elxandre:
Nigerians can be bitter sha.

If you no fit help solve issues, you move on, but they must make stupid assumptions and insinuations.
Very bitter and hostile sets of people. Sometimes, when I read foreign websites i marvel at their politeness and sanity, but here in naija, it’s a different ball game and a shame.

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Re: I Was Charged 81k On Iphone X As Import Duty, Please Help by Nobody: 12:49pm On Jun 05, 2018
wandeay:
It was bought for 310k, 50k for shipping from US to Nigeria and now I'm facing 81k charges
next time use DLH Express shipping
Nigeria customs are thieves!!!
Re: I Was Charged 81k On Iphone X As Import Duty, Please Help by lloyds(m): 12:50pm On Jun 05, 2018
You paid almost 400K for a phone. . You are a greedy man.

Something Oshodi /Ojuelegba boys can just give u one slap and collect at anytime. . Terrible priorities.
Re: I Was Charged 81k On Iphone X As Import Duty, Please Help by OnePunchMan: 12:52pm On Jun 05, 2018
we purchase and ship items from USA to Lagos all done within 10 working days.

We buy for you at 310naira per usd on amazon USA..
Follow the link below and be glad you did.


https://www.nairaland.com/3894150/place-orders-amazon-310-4.2/92

Re: I Was Charged 81k On Iphone X As Import Duty, Please Help by iliyande(m): 1:04pm On Jun 05, 2018
adewumiopeyemi:
I can't imagine buying my self. A phone of 310k in this Nigeria economy. undecided undecided

Do you think the Nigeria economy situation affects everyone undecided if you don't have the money just overlook somethings please. This comment is so unnecessary

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Re: I Was Charged 81k On Iphone X As Import Duty, Please Help by wandeay: 1:24pm On Jun 05, 2018
lloyds:
Listen to yourself, u bought a phone almost N400,000. Just a phone.

How much is a Toyota corolla. . Or Mazda or a piece of Land at Ibeju Lekki.

You are one of the people spoiling Nigeria. Apa ni e.

How many of those cars have you bought, abi where is your estate, you are not spoiling Nigeria, and you are still living below the poverty line, yes you are spoiling Nigeria because you don't want people to be able to afford luxury goods, upgrade ur orientation abeg.

To cap it all, it's not for personal use, it's for sale, business! Na you gangan be apa, odey!

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Re: I Was Charged 81k On Iphone X As Import Duty, Please Help by ABDULSODEEQ(m): 1:24pm On Jun 05, 2018
adetoroamos:
but Nipost no dey charge like this naw, guy why dont u use nipost instead. I collect my iPhone and one gold ring from them cost me $1150 and nipost charge me #2100
Bros abeg ,how person fit use Nipost receive goods from abroad!! They get outlet like FedEx
Re: I Was Charged 81k On Iphone X As Import Duty, Please Help by MartinCorridon: 1:48pm On Jun 05, 2018
Dear Wandeay, check this link, but this is the full content. I experienced same and showed FedEx pepper! grin

https://www.nairaland.com/4543884/scammed-60k-import-duty-courier#68201288

This is to increase awareness on my experience with courier companies (FEDEX in this case)


The FedEx affair....


1. I bought items worth 180,044 Naira, I was told Nigerian Customs wanted N60,634.84 as custom charges (Email of January 29th) within 5 days. I paid on 31st January, 2018, i got the item on February 6th and demanded for a Customs Receipt (Email of February 7th),

· The fictitious duty was paid only AFTER I had received my package and AFTER I raised alarm.

· Receipt showed disparity in the amount paid into the Customs (N55,392 vs 60,634.84)

· “Airport taxes” were claimed and covered by a FedEx receipt when the only body responsible for issuing such receipts is the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)

I raised up the issue with a Team Lead who felt ignoring me would make me forget the issue.

2. I wrote to FedEx Nigeria Senior Management, providing ample evidence of the fraud and extortion by their staff, hoping for a simple solution – refunding the fraudulent charge in full and ending it there.

3. I started receiving an avalanche of harassing phone calls at odd hours (is this a FedEx policy?) culminating with a coercive threat call by a Director at 19.08 hrs on 6th March, 2018 (NOTE – The telecommunications provider can be subpoenaed for more details when we go to court) He was sorely mistaken, it just made me angrier.

4. I made covert investigations with legal counsel and I wanted to present evidence in America. I was strongly advised that the international offices would just cover up the case that I should reply to Homeland Security and FBI instead. I couldn’t unfortunately because I have some important issues to attend to in Nigeria.

I then escalated to 17 FedEx International Staff; mostly country managers about the fraud and extortion ring being perpetrated by FedEx Nigeria. I sent the mails at 5.30am and by 9.00am i got 17 "MAILER DAEMON" messages like all the messages weren't delivered (cover-up even at international level).


I had promised that i would escalate the case to the Presidency and the Head of Nigerian Customs. I received more threats and a letter from their lawyers.

They felt i was cowed, but they don't know i fully intend my money to be refunded.

HOW CAN ONE SEND A PETITION THAT IS SURE TO LAND AT THE DESK OF IBRAHIM MAGU (EFCC) AND HAMMED ALI (CUSTOMS)?

This is just the beginning..... wink

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Re: I Was Charged 81k On Iphone X As Import Duty, Please Help by titiforever: 2:10pm On Jun 05, 2018
The cost value of what your sender declared, is what customs use to value. What you're expecting is dutiable, If you declare high rate, so will you get high customs duties, handling charges, and other hidden charges. when next you're expecting goods from the abroad grin, enquire before you order. Go to fedex office and trash it out, there's a way they negotiate with the customs for them to reduce the duties.

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Re: I Was Charged 81k On Iphone X As Import Duty, Please Help by toluxa1(m): 2:15pm On Jun 05, 2018
Therealev:


Could you please point me in the direction of these NL shippers? Perhaps a section where to find them. Thank you

I ship from the US and UK every week. Delivery is 7 days. Rates are super low. Contact me at my signature.

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Re: I Was Charged 81k On Iphone X As Import Duty, Please Help by mollode: 3:00pm On Jun 05, 2018
Save yourself the stress do biz with him and thank me later.
This guy is tested and trusted okay.


https://www.nairaland.com/4474657/order-goods-ebay-amazon-all/1
Re: I Was Charged 81k On Iphone X As Import Duty, Please Help by mollode: 3:01pm On Jun 05, 2018
ABDULSODEEQ:

Bros abeg ,how person fit use Nipost receive goods from abroad!! They get outlet like FedEx


USPS.com
Re: I Was Charged 81k On Iphone X As Import Duty, Please Help by bigt2(m): 3:10pm On Jun 05, 2018
toluxa1:


I ship from the US and UK every week. Delivery is 7 days. Rates are super low. Contact me at my signature.
What's the escrow, I. E. How sure am I that you won't elope, diffuse or delete or kapish with the consignment
Re: I Was Charged 81k On Iphone X As Import Duty, Please Help by toluxa1(m): 4:04pm On Jun 05, 2018
bigt2:

What's the escrow, I. E. How sure am I that you won't elope, diffuse or delete or kapish with the consignment

I have been here on nairaland for more than 12 Years doing business. You can easily see that in my profile. If I'v been eloping or deleting with people's funds, I wouldn't still be here at least not with same ID. I stand as escrow almost daily for people in the business section/e-currency thread.
You can go through my profile, if still not comfortable/feel safe, well, you can then check for someone else. It's good to be careful and watchful these days though, I agree.
Cheers wink

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Re: I Was Charged 81k On Iphone X As Import Duty, Please Help by kelvinhilton(m): 4:07pm On Jun 05, 2018
olawumia:
Which shop did you buy from? If the store offers shipping services like AliExpress or Amazon , send a mail that you haven't received your items. But if you sent it to the shipping company yourself you have to pay. Please next time use local shipping company. We have a lot of them, I from china and US ,I used local shippers.
Please what are the local shipping company to u use?
Re: I Was Charged 81k On Iphone X As Import Duty, Please Help by bigt2(m): 4:16pm On Jun 05, 2018
toluxa1:


I have been here on nairaland for more than 12 Years doing business. You can easily see that in my profile. If I'v been eloping or deleting with people's funds, I wouldn't still be here at least not with same ID. I stand as escrow almost daily for people in the business section/e-currency thread.
You can go through my profile, if still not comfortable/feel safe, well, you can then check for someone else. It's good to be careful and watchful these days though, I agree.
Cheers wink
Sorry for being skeptic about this. No one wants to lose you know Especially this Buhari era. Glad to see how you tackled that.
cool

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Re: I Was Charged 81k On Iphone X As Import Duty, Please Help by redcliff: 4:41pm On Jun 05, 2018
KcAngel:
SEEMS THIS ONE STARTED NEW... CAUS TWICE I HAVE RECEIVED SOME PACKAGE THROUGH FEDEX.... I NEVER FACE SUCH I ONLY GO THERE SAY MY NAME MY PHONE ND WHAT IS IN THE PACK. I WAS MADE TO SIGN A BOOK THAT I HAVE RECEIVED. ND THE PACKAGE WAS HANDED OVER TO ME WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL PAYMENT. SO VERIFY THAT EMAIL AND KNOW IF TRUELY IS FROM FEDEX

normally there is always custom duty.. the problem is that the item did not seem to come as a gift so the invoice has an amount of money written on it and its plain on the pack that is why they charged him because apparently, they think that he is buying and selling commercially. he should go and pay that money if he doesnt want to lose those items. there are men waiting to snatch it from him the second the time they gave him elapsed.

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Re: I Was Charged 81k On Iphone X As Import Duty, Please Help by Nobody: 5:39pm On Jun 05, 2018
I feel its a scam. Custom can't charge you 81k for such item . its the new way all these courier people dupe people .

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Re: I Was Charged 81k On Iphone X As Import Duty, Please Help by Abbeyme: 7:03pm On Jun 05, 2018
slimdamatrix1:


What way is that?

Check Hont global services at http://www.hontglobal.com/

They ship safely and less expensive than others
Re: I Was Charged 81k On Iphone X As Import Duty, Please Help by fibonacci2526: 7:14pm On Jun 05, 2018
Elxandre:
Nigerians can be bitter sha.

If you no fit help solve issues, you move on, but they must make stupid assumptions and insinuations.


Nigerians and bad Belle, 5&6.

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Re: I Was Charged 81k On Iphone X As Import Duty, Please Help by DarryOsh(m): 7:49pm On Jun 05, 2018
InvertedHammer:


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Just pay up.

You have such amount to waste on a stvpid phone that will be upgraded in the next 6 months.

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Re: I Was Charged 81k On Iphone X As Import Duty, Please Help by Neoteny(m): 8:45pm On Jun 05, 2018
wandeay:
I am expecting a phone and 3 sport wears which invoice bears $1264 (abt 455k), sent through Fedex, I was suprised to receive a mail from Fedex that my import duty from Custom is N81,415.68

Please, is this normal, to me it's outrageous, even if there's gonna be any duty, it should not be beyond 15%.

I need your advises and guidelines, pls.
Thanks.

Shut up.

If you can waste almost half a mil on phone and other frivolities surely you can afford to give naija a measly 81k.
Re: I Was Charged 81k On Iphone X As Import Duty, Please Help by bomsilaga(m): 9:20pm On Jun 05, 2018
I stopped all these FedEx n UPS when I was made to pay about 35k for a pretend tiara I bought for my daughter for $5. Would have let it go but for other things in the box. I wonder why shipments from China doesn't go through customs wahala
Re: I Was Charged 81k On Iphone X As Import Duty, Please Help by queenfav(f): 10:02pm On Jun 05, 2018
Felabiola:
Your own still good na..
wow. These guys are something else o.
Re: I Was Charged 81k On Iphone X As Import Duty, Please Help by queenfav(f): 10:08pm On Jun 05, 2018
HoodBillionaire:
hahahaha
my guy letme show u mine
my guy if u nor pay
dem go sell am
share d money
happened to me last year
na street boys we dey align with ndlea
edit figures
mine was 5k and was edited to 45k
i curse dem tire
talk lies
mend dem
still dem hold am
baba swallow yur pride pay put.
if nt na confiscation shaps
Your email funny die.I just dey laugh anytime i remember this thread. You should go into comedy o. So you thought DHL will pity you?

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Re: I Was Charged 81k On Iphone X As Import Duty, Please Help by feb4real: 10:25pm On Jun 05, 2018
Ideyontop:
What you guys don't know is that the so called customs of fedex is still FedEx in disguise. They are located within fedex facility and most probably influenced by them probably cos they have their cut.

I just taya.
d
If you are in doubt you can go to custom for confirmation and if you feel you have been over billed by custom you can contest the rate that is if you have all the evidence.
FedEx does not have any control over custom duty

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Re: I Was Charged 81k On Iphone X As Import Duty, Please Help by InvertedHammer: 10:31pm On Jun 05, 2018
Elxandre:

Keep supporting corruption.

Flight from Lagos - Abuja is N40k

Bus from Lagos - Abuja N10k

Attachment seat from Lagos-Abuja N2k

Why would someone go to the airport and start whining about the fare when there are cheaper alternatives? Folks who pursue wants will constantly get rimmed. Someone is already salivating over the phone with the hope that OP will abandon it. It is the same as folks that buy and ship expensive cars that they cannot afford to clear -- double blessing for the Custom officers.

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Re: I Was Charged 81k On Iphone X As Import Duty, Please Help by Elxandre(m): 11:01pm On Jun 05, 2018
InvertedHammer:


Flight from Lagos - Abuja is N40k

Bus from Lagos - Abuja N10k

Attachment seat from Lagos-Abuja N2k

Why would someone go to the airport and start whining about the fare when there are cheaper alternatives? Folks who pursue wants will constantly get rimmed. Someone is already salivating over the phone with the hope that OP will abandon it. It is the same as folks that buy and ship expensive cars that they cannot afford to clear -- double blessing for the Custom officers.

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Believe it or not, but I hold your moniker in high esteem, and I'm a bit surprised this is coming from you (condoning corruption)

When did it become a crime to buy a 300k phone?
You forget that the same 80k phone many people buy and term affordable is a great luxury to many poorer people.

I have friends who claim only a minimum of 6GB ram can suffice for what they do, and we argue and argue about it, so don't think expensive tech products are just a fashion or class statement.

A Nissan Micra moves quite well, but I'm sure you would want something bigger if you can afford it.
You aren't any better than the OP then.

By the way, the OP was buying to resell, so there goes your analogy right out through the window.

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Re: I Was Charged 81k On Iphone X As Import Duty, Please Help by biztip: 1:04am On Jun 06, 2018
I remembered years back I bought sth in hongkong and was trapped to ship it with dhl. na 30k this custom people collect or my head. d thing come cut my profit.
Re: I Was Charged 81k On Iphone X As Import Duty, Please Help by Mouthgag: 1:28am On Jun 06, 2018
adetoroamos:
but Nipost no dey charge like this naw, guy why dont u use nipost instead. I collect my iPhone and one gold ring from them cost me $1150 and nipost charge me #2100
Nipost is local
Can't be connected to ali, amazon etc

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