[Misc] Sending a parcel abroad

moggy

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Getting a parcel together with a few Xmas gifts to send to Switzerland.
Only 4 presents in total but one of them is perfume.
It seems, that is not allowed.
Should I risk it having already bought it or is the whole parcel likely to be destroyed if item is detected?
Sending thru Parcelforce worldwide so not sure if it goes by road or plane.

 

carlzeiss

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You will have to fill out a CN22 customs listing the contents , it's your call weather or not you make a fraudulent declaration .

 

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moggy said:

Getting a parcel together with a few Xmas gifts to send to Switzerland.
Only 4 presents in total but one of them is perfume.
It seems, that is not allowed.
Should I risk it having already bought it or is the whole parcel likely to be destroyed if item is detected?
Sending thru Parcelforce worldwide so not sure if it goes by road or plane.

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I use this site for Switzerland: https://swissfamilyfun.com/send-gif... rules state that,disregard the “gift” status.

It's a bit late now, but I tend to use Amazon.de for the reasons they espouse in the blog.

Swiss customs are, well, very Swiss...

 

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essbee1

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I always find this story absolutely staggering:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-31700049

 

Birdie Boy

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essbee1 said:

I always find this story absolutely staggering:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-31700049

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Amazing story.

 

PILTDOWN MAN

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carlzeiss said:

You will have to fill out a CN22 customs listing the contents , it's your call weather or not you make a fraudulent declaration .

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Weather is frosty about it, back to you.

 

zefarelly

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I've sent engines gearboxes guitars, amps and parts all over the world . . . . never sent anything to Switzerland! They are a bit special . .

 

swindonseagull

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As for parcel force rip off.. customs today charged £6:45 duty on an item from Hong Kong bloody post office added £8 handling fee.... robbing twunts

 

Poojah

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It's a different postal service entirely, but I sent perfume to my sister via BFPO (British Forces) every Christmas for years when she was based in Cyprus, not realising it was forbidden. Never had a problem.

I imagine the risk of it being intercepted is relatively small, but ultimately the risk is yours to weigh up.

 

zefarelly

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swindonseagull said:

As for parcel force rip off.. customs today charged £6:45 duty on an item from Hong Kong bloody post office added £8 handling fee.... robbing twunts

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I get that a lot from parts from the US . . . believe me, they're good compared to the likes of UPS/DHL higher charges, handlingf fees and a barrage of threatening letters . . . I even had one on the dpoprstep with a parcel and a CC machine! They're legalised Pirates

 

Herr Tubthumper

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I can’t thing of many good things to say about Switzerland other than their flag is a big plus.

 

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essbee1

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Herr Tubthumper said:

I can’t thing of many good things to say about Switzerland other than their flag is a big plus.

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Boom-boom-tish.

 

moggy

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Well, I’ve decided to take the chance.
Posted it just now but I have declared it in the custom documents which I’ve put in an envelope and taped it to side of box.
Fingers crossed they don’t open it up.
It’s a chance it might not get delivered I suppose.
I’ll post back if it gets delivered

 

Is it PotG?

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Did you send it Par Avon?

 

Super Steve Earle

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Is it PotG? said:

Did you send it Par Avon?

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Across the Chanel?

 

Scappa

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Super Steve Earle said:

Across the Chanel?

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Dior gonna regret that later

 

Super Steve Earle

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Scappa said:

Dior gonna regret that later

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I should Coco.

 

zefarelly

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did you send it with some sunglasses ? in a secure carton ? well Paco Rabanne?

 

Herr Tubthumper

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moggy said:

Well, I’ve decided to take the chance.
Posted it just now but I have declared it in the custom documents which I’ve put in an envelope and taped it to side of box.
Fingers crossed they don’t open it up.
It’s a chance it might not get delivered I suppose.
I’ll post back if it gets delivered

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It’s been scent. Good news.

 

Herr Tubthumper

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Scappa said:

Dior gonna regret that later

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Maybe he should have Jean Paul Gaultier-ed on the side of caution?