Collins4u1:



that you don't know how to do it properly doesn't mean I don't... I'm ranked Diamond on aliexpress, if you know what that means.

Ejadike:
can I recommend another phone for you?

sanandreas:


They haven't but I want to get a Xiaomi as a Christmas gift for a loved one. I would halt that plan for now.

helium2:


Enter the xiaomi thread and see people paying charges of 7k on 45k phone.

koonlay101:


Bro, the fact that you have not experienced it does not mean that this does not happen.

I ordered a Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus around July/August and was told to pay around 10k as custom fees when I went to collect it at the post office.

I was told that a DN has been placed on the item by customs. The reason for that, I don't know.

Maybe those who are into cargo/shipping business on nairaland can educate us on the types of item that attracts such charges but I doubt cos some of them too benefit from this as stated by the OP.

Anyone with more information on how this works can share.

You can google "dn attached to package by customs" and see some nairaland threads returned amongst the search results.

Mustiboy:
I thinks it is no news that the nigerian customs now charges exorbitant fees on phones delivered to Nigeria via aliexpress and its likes. the charges dont make any sense, and the worst part is that they come randomly, with no one knowing for sure if an item is going to be charged or how much its going to be.
to save yourselff from custom wahala, simply order via jumia or some agents on here. its not certain these nairaland agents are going to help you evade custom charges, but they have tactics that they apply to increase your chances of not being charged ; i can vouch for noobody on this.
all in all, stop buying from chinese stores yourself and buy from jumia or nairaland agents instead.

MetroBaba1:
Dear Op, I order from aliexpress. No exorbitant fees, no extra charges, etc. Nipost or the postal office delivers to me.
To tell you more, I receive calls from the postal office, notifying me of my goods Before delivering, due to strong relationship established.

Sometimes, I tip them off to ensure safety and handling of my goods.

Don't believe craps from people if you've not experience it.

Don't spread false information with no experience to back up your claims.

Take down this post Now

iheartellah:
I have never been charged any customs/import fee and I also get it delivered to me through nipost. My sis and brother also order stuff from aliexpress all the time and they have never been charged any fee. Btw we all use nipost to order too.

sanandreas:


If it is not Xiaomi then it is not for me

LynnnCHI:


Good day,please I need you to put me through on how you used Nipost to get your goods delivered.I have a lot of things I want to buy from AliExpress and it's not something I need urgently so Ems and Dhl is a no no.

Collins4u1:



that you don't know how to do it properly doesn't mean I don't... I'm ranked Diamond on aliexpress, if you know what that means.

Mrblaster:
Can you explain the "exorbitant" fee from the custom? I only heard of DHL working in hands with custom to extort recipients. Though custom charge on aliexpress orders but it isn't that much. The worst is 2k. Stop spreading fake news to cause panic in people's mind.

LynnnCHI:


Pleas how do I get order from nipost do I need to register in post office nearest to my location,I stay in Abuja.Maitama to be precise.

MetroBaba1:


WhatsApp: 08145345429

I'll teach you. I don't charge, but don't ask stupid questions.

iheartellah:

yes you have to open a post office box in the post office.
Mine is at garki.

iheartellah:

yes you have to open a post office box in the post office.
Mine is at garki.

flexerking:
is any document needed to open a mail box ?

LynnnCHI:


Thanks.
Please how much were you charged?
On AliExpress,will I put the new post address on the address slot I would want my goods to be sent to?

Sorry for the inconvenience.

bizza45:



dhl told me to pay 31k to clear for an iPhone 7phone .... I simply told them to swallow the phone, if I come back and ask dem for d phone I will show dem pepper ... how much I come buy d phone

roughcoin12:

Pls I need your WhatsApp number. I want to buy xaoimi phone

flexerking:
is any document needed to open a mail box ?

LynnnCHI:


Thanks.
Please how much were you charged?
On AliExpress,will I put the new post address on the address slot I would want my goods to be sent to?

Sorry for the inconvenience.

bizza45:



dhl told me to pay 31k to clear for an iPhone 7phone .... I simply told them to swallow the phone, if I come back and ask dem for d phone I will show dem pepper ... how much I come buy d phone

iheartellah:

yes you have to open a post office box in the post office.
Mine is at garki.

iheartellah:

also endeavor to communicate with the seller on aliexpress, make sure he or she is using either China mail or aliexpress standard shipping to ship your goods. Those two shipping options are the best.

Mrblaster:
DHL is an evil company. I wonder why you all still use them.