DHL and Digitaka.

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Originally Posted by MtnFisher

Received a shipping notice email from Digitaka, they have shipped a new Daiwa Luvias I had on pre order via DHL.

Hopefully I won't receive any additional charges from DHL.

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Looks like they did set one aside for you! Glad to hear you're finally getting your Luvias.

Now that shoreline fishing is more or less back in SoCal, I'm getting anxious to put my hands on some of the expected packages from Digitaka and order more. Seems that nobody has heard from DHL about fees in about a month. A good sign, I think. I also wanted to ask: has anyone tried to see if there are any tracking details about duties etc on the DHL website? Do they allow you to see if you do or do not owe anything online?

I checked the DHL website and you can submit an inquiry for duties and taxes by filling out and submitting an online form. I also found information under optional services that stated that the shipper may pay the duties and taxes. But that was optional and I'm not sure that is the case here with Digitaka?

My Daiwa Luvias arrived today, it took just 4 days. I will say DHL is very efficient with their logistics. On the shipping label it states duties and taxes will be paid by the receiver. My wife signed for this shipment and was not asked to pay anything.

Earlier today I emailed Asian Portal about customs fees, I would like to order a Daiwa reel from them and they are utilizing FedEx. Here is their reply:

"Hello. Thank you for your inquiry.

If your purchase is less than $800, you probably won't be charged import duties.

However, if you require accurate information and confirmation of the tariff, we recommend a prior confirmation to FedEx.

Thank you for your kind understanding.

Kind regards.

ASIAN PORTAL Co., Ltd"

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I don't think I'm going to chance any future orders until EMS Japan is back up and running. I still have (2) light action Megabass rods (a Levante F3 Whipsnake and F1 Orochi XXX Slender) stuck at Japan customs since April 3.





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https://www.dhl.com/en/express/custo...receivers.html

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Thanks. The info in that link does seem to imply that if DHL doesn't collect duties at the time of delivery, you're off the hook.

Nice going with the Megabass rods... Looks like I'll be filling my light action line-up with Yamaga and Tict...