Buying from overseas

Kahuna
By Kahuna

Anybody knows if there are any customs restrictions here in Qatar on buying electronics from overseas, for instance from China?

By achel_67• 26 Sep 2013 13:32
achel_67

ok.. thanks.

By just1s• 26 Sep 2013 12:26
Rating: 5/5
just1s

If for personal no issues, it will be delivered directly to your P.O box (Company or Personal P.O box) depends on the address you provide to the seller.

I never encounter custom issues so far as I ordered many items from online like eBay, from china and US, Electronics like projector and electronics accessories etc... as long as personal used not a bulk orders.

If via QPOST you have to provide them your ID in order to claim it.

By Kahuna• 26 Sep 2013 11:21
Kahuna

I think I will just try it. I found a book shop that ships overseas and that worked fine. It took like nearly a month until I got my book, but nevertheless.

I'll let you know once I got my new gadgets ;)

By achel_67• 26 Sep 2013 11:10
achel_67

what if thru qpost? do still need a copy of the QR id? thanks for the info.

By nijel2007• 26 Sep 2013 10:52
Rating: 5/5
nijel2007

For personal use if your are buying from overseas, provide a copy of your Qatar ID to the shipping company and there will be no tax or duty.

By Kahuna• 26 Sep 2013 10:47
Kahuna

Personal use only.

By cherukkan• 26 Sep 2013 10:36
cherukkan

Is it for personal use or for business? If it is for business you should pay 5% duty.

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