my experience: shipping parts (with DHL) europe to south america (Venezuela)
I would like to share with my fellow biker travellers my experiences on sending parts with DHL from The Netherlands to Venezuela.
Pickup by DHL at a friend's house: Nov. 3
Arrival at DHL service point Coro, Venezuela: Nov. 15
Weight of package: 0,50kg
Declared value of package: E235.00 (about 320 dollar)
Primary shipping costs DHL: E110.00 (about 150 dollar)
Paid import tax and service cost to DHL office Venezuela: 545 Bsf (about E55.00 or 68 dollar at black market exchange rate)
Conclusion:
320 dollar on parts have cost me around 218 dollar in total shipping costs. On the 4th day the package was in Venezuela, it took 7 days to clear customs and 1 day to come from Caracas to Coro. Expect to pay many visits to the DHL point, a lot of misinformation and be sure to have plenty of time (and things to do without your bike in the meantime..)..
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