# Shipping & Customs **URL:** \ **Category:** GameShell\ **Created:** [May 21, 2018, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/shipping-customs/295 "2018-05-21T20:26:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![YoshiK1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/919ad9/32.png) [@YoshiK1](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/YoshiK1)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2018, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/shipping-customs/295/1 "2018-05-21T20:26:43Z")
@yong Are you able to advise what type of shipping is being used to ship to the UK and how long it would take? Also is there going to be customs charges as well? ---
**Author:** ![yong](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/yong/32/73_2.png) [@yong](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/yong)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2018, 10:58pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/shipping-customs/295/2 "2018-05-21T22:58:33Z")
I believe we are going to use the China Post ePacket shipping service by default ( [Everything You Need to Know About ePacket Shipping: ePacket Delivery Explained](https://www.shopify.com/blog/epacket-delivery-explained-everything-you-need-to-know-about-epacket-shipping)). Normally there are no custom charges, according to most people’s experience buying electronic items from China on eBay and AliExpress, etc. However, some countries may have different regulations. ---
**Author:** ![nicogarciaz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/c0e974/32.png) [@nicogarciaz](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/nicogarciaz)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2018, 11:52am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/shipping-customs/295/3 "2018-05-26T11:52:39Z")
Hi, I was reading about the shipments ePacket for what I read does not arrive in Argentina, could you tell me why you would send the product, and if possible, do you know if there are costs at the local customs? Greetings and success! Nicolás ---
**Author:** ![yong](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/yong/32/73_2.png) [@yong](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/yong)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2018, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/shipping-customs/295/4 "2018-05-26T17:29:37Z")
For countries out of ePacket reach, we will have our shipping partner figure out some other methods, EMS and etc. According to my own experience, no custom fee is required for small item like this. ---
**Author:** ![nicogarciaz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/c0e974/32.png) [@nicogarciaz](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/nicogarciaz)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2018, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/shipping-customs/295/5 "2018-05-26T21:08:15Z")
Thank you very much, I look forward to this wonderful product! ---
**Author:** ![Godzil](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/godzil/32/60_2.png) [@Godzil](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Godzil)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2018, 8:53am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/shipping-customs/295/6 "2018-05-29T08:53:08Z")
It is more the declared price than the size that trigger customs, but for sure a really big packet will look more suspicious is the price is low ---
**Author:** ![yong](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/yong/32/73_2.png) [@yong](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/yong)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2018, 8:03am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/shipping-customs/295/7 "2018-05-30T08:03:00Z")
That’s true. But the specific declared price that would trigger custom fees varies in different countries? I read it might be [$2500](https://importdojo.com/us-import-duties-taxes-how-much-and-when-do-i-have-to-pay-for-import-tax/) in US? ---
**Author:** ![Abbadon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/dfb087/32.png) [@Abbadon](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Abbadon)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2018, 8:12am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/shipping-customs/295/8 "2018-05-30T08:12:15Z")
For the Netherlands it is only 22 euros!! So if you could declare the value to be less than 20 euros I will be very happy 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Godzil](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/godzil/32/60_2.png) [@Godzil](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Godzil)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2018, 9:26am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/shipping-customs/295/9 "2018-05-30T09:26:00Z")
About £70 in the UK not sure on the exact amount ---
**Author:** ![YoshiK1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/919ad9/32.png) [@YoshiK1](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/YoshiK1)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2018, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/shipping-customs/295/10 "2018-05-30T19:14:34Z")
Its being sent by epacket and as I read it has a certain size and weight that allows it to be sent (I’m certain the console would weight less than 2kg and is much smaller than the size required). Its quicker delivery than standard China or Hong King post and there may be customs to pay. The customs is based on what type of goods it is and the value of the product. This is what I believe to have seen when using online calculators etc. I just found the customs think for UK. Less than £135 is no customs according to this page: [https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad/tax-and-duty](https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad/tax-and-duty) > **[Everything You Need to Know About ePacket Shipping: ePacket Delivery Explained](https://www.shopify.co.uk/blog/epacket-delivery-explained-everything-you-need-to-know-about-epacket-shipping)** > > As business owners, we need to be aware of the changing competitive landscape. And one aspect of business that is constantly changing is shipping. If you’re thinking about or are using AliExpress to source products to dropship to customers, this... ---
**Author:** ![adventureFAN](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/adventurefan/32/1900_2.png) [@adventureFAN](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/adventureFAN)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2019, 12:00pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/shipping-customs/295/11 "2019-02-28T12:00:10Z")
I coming from Germany. How much Euro will take the customs? =( ---
**Author:** ![stepea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/71c47a/32.png) [@stepea](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/stepea)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2019, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/shipping-customs/295/12 "2019-02-28T18:53:04Z")
I think FedEx delivered my gameshell in UK. Had to pay extra £37 customs & administration fee. Wasn’t too impressed. ---
**Author:** ![adventureFAN](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/adventurefan/32/1900_2.png) [@adventureFAN](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/adventureFAN)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2019, 8:56am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/shipping-customs/295/13 "2019-03-01T08:56:57Z")
170 € (Device+Shipping) + ca. 50 € (Taxes) = 220 € for this Device? No way. A GPD XD+ for 170 € by a seller in Germany it is. ---
**Author:** ![Long\_Nguyen](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/long_nguyen/32/1402_2.png) [@Long\_Nguyen](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Long_Nguyen)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2019, 9:37am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/shipping-customs/295/14 "2019-03-01T09:37:06Z")
Yes, it hurt. Im in Vietnam and need to pay +$50 for importing tax. ---
**Author:** ![Swift3004](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/779978/32.png) [@Swift3004](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Swift3004)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2019, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/shipping-customs/295/15 "2019-05-27T18:02:49Z")
I had to pay 58,50 euro for importing, bit of a shock when I received the email 😅 ---
**Author:** ![Hunter\_West](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.clockworkpi.com/hunter_west/32/15000_2.png) [@Hunter\_West](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/u/Hunter_West)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2025, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/shipping-customs/295/16 "2025-12-10T16:36:40Z")
Shipping to the UK usually depends on the seller’s logistics, but most use standard international couriers with delivery times around 5–10 days. Whether you’ll face customs charges depends on where the item ships from, if it’s sent from outside the UK, you may need to pay VAT and possibly a handling fee. It’s best to confirm the shipping method and origin with the seller directly…. [Ben](https://w2c.ca/expedition/services/courrier)