Cost of importing books into Bali?

phil170258

Anybody have experience importing books, let's say 1,000 pieces, into Bali so sale here? Or maybe somebody knows a cluey customs agent? cheers, Phil

Smoke

if they feel they are new you should be taxed heavely ,If they feel they are used you will be taxed not as heavely are they being shipped to you here, are you carrying them in your luggages ? did the customs duty agent get laid last nite beforehe/she imposses a fee ? did they agents daughter want the new Iphone6 ? hard to say really but DO assume the high import duty tax

Markit

I also believe that they check the books for immoral and illegal content too - nothing about sex or communists, god forbid sexy communists.

Braveheart_shaped_box

List them as 'textbooks' or 'educational items' a good friend of mine just shipped a large number in from China and only lost 23 copies taken for 'checking'

phil170258

Thanks everybody! They actually are 'educational items' - Braveheart_shaped_box is there any way I could talk to your friend - I am sure we are not in competition!

samsiam

Speaking of books.....any good second hand bookshops about ?

Markit

Speaking of books.....any good second hand bookshops about ?

Yep the best in the world is online - here's an old post showing how you can get FREE all the worlds books. Scroll down to yours-truly and read it. With minor variations that still works - if you want more info on IRC downloading then just google it there's masses of vids showing how and where. https://balipod.com/forum/threads/book-junkie-buying-used-books-in-good-condition.4302/

Braveheart_shaped_box

phil170258 wroteThanks everybody! They actually are 'educational items' - Braveheart_shaped_box is there any way I could talk to your friend - I am sure we are not in competition!

Yes, no problem. I will pass the message on later today. Monday 6th October.

Deborah

I don't know where you live but I see little "shops" selling second hand books all over Kuta. I was on holiday at the time and I was sort of leaning toward books that were good pool reads

Braveheart_shaped_box

phil170258 wroteThanks everybody! They actually are 'educational items' - Braveheart_shaped_box is there any way I could talk to your friend - I am sure we are not in competition!

Are you using a recognised courier?

phil170258

Braveheart_shaped_box wroteAre you using a recognised courier?

Not at that stage yet - just canvassing my options. the books will be coming from HK.

Braveheart_shaped_box

phil170258 wroteNot at that stage yet - just canvassing my options. the books will be coming from HK.

Ok get a quote from S.F.Express. Cheaper than the big boys and with all the same facilities, tracking etc. They also have a fair amount of experience shipping manufactured goods from Hong Kong to Indonesia. Their preferred routes/destinations and pick up points are Singapore first, then forwarding to Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan, Batam. Make sure at all times that the books are described as 'Text Books' and 'Educational' items. Prices range from Express Air Freight 2 days delivery 500kgs USD2300 Container Sea Freight 14/21 days delivery 500kgs USD500 Good Luck.

PROLINKSBY

Hi A glance of rules for importing book to Bali via tanjung perak port in Surabaya: According to Government Regulation No. 38 of 2003, it is mentioned that importing general school textbooks, religious scriptures and books of religious instruction, is not subject to VAT, While other types of book will have goverment VAT. If you would like to have more comparisons in price and services to the current logistic provider you might have used, We would be glad to assist you to import goods to Bali from other countries around the globe. We are headquartered in Jakarta with a branch in Surabaya specializing in tailoring customer needs for export and import activities from and to the eastern region of Indonesia. A glance of our company Profile Prolink International specializes in International Freight Forwarder and logistics services, providing integrated services at competitives rates to customers in Indonesia, Singapore and many other countries. Since the Company's inception on 1 May 1996, we have developed a careful selection of agents worldwide and cooperated with domestic and global partners who can enhance our full service solutions. Today, we can move any kind of shipment to and from virtually anywhere in the world through an extensive and growing sales network in over 15 countries. In our pursuit of excellence, we have been recognized both nationally and internationally by being accredited with memberships in various associations, including the Indonesian National Forwarder Association (INFA), the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and International Air Transport Association (IATA). Please contact us for further information at 031-3281857 or a direct call to 089672791686 (Robin) You can also drop us an email for further question to robin(at)prolinklogistics(dot)com

Braveheart_shaped_box

Thanks Pro' Simple question 500kg from Hong Kong to Surabaya - How much for each option?

phil170258

sorry, taken me a while to get to this but a big ol' thanks!

Braveheart_shaped_box

phil170258 wrotesorry, taken me a while to get to this but a big ol' thanks!

No probs. FYI the literary branch of the family has sourced a good quality printer on Batam. Example - he is getting on or around 300 page paperbacks printed for Rp80,000 each with no minimum quantity. Once the print runs increase there is a fair discount. The covers are full colour glossy and the inner page weights are the industry standard.[ATTACH]2345.vB[/ATTACH]

Markit

What's he selling them for if they cost $6.40 each to make?

Markit

Gurkha wroteIf you are importing a lot of anything, best to get an importers license. It will reduce the duty by 5%

Out of curiosity how much does the license cost to get? Or does that depend on what you are moving?

sakumabali

I did it a couple of times....and every times different taxes :( so I sent it to a friend first to take away plastic & bills and put some old stuf on it....no problems since

Braveheart_shaped_box

Markit wroteWhat's he selling them for if they cost $6.40 each to make?

Depends on who, where and why but kicking off at about ten bucks each pp+p. Quote - Coming to a Gin Joint near you sooner than you think.