Watch out for shipping costs. They were free for a long time. Now the information "free shipment to Poland ..." is also displayed. but when we expand the "costs" menu or click "buy", it turns out that "not available" and for the shipment at least a few bucks, however, you have to pay. When we want to quickly, not a few, but a dozen or so comes out. For individual purchases, it may turn out that in Poland with the option of personal collection in an online store, we will get a lower price.
Watch out for shipping costs. They were free for a long time. Now the information "free shipment to Poland ..." is also displayed. but when we expand the "costs" menu or click "buy", it turns out that "not available" and for the shipment at least a few bucks, however, you have to pay.
Please indicate an example (link), because I have not encountered anything like this.
Hello I confirm the phenomenon, zero shipping costs, and they appear when you try to pay. I don't remember the links, but recently when I was shopping for Arduino hardware, it popped up a lot. A single other case happened to me about a month ago , I ordered an Arduino UNO in THT and paid for one piece (two for a large shipping cost, for one plate zero). I got the payment confirmation and waited gladly, after about a week I got the information that there is no free shipping option to Poland! A strange thing, because I did not think about anything, but chose options, they would give the money back in no time, probably on the same day ... By the way, I don't understand how they work .... I buy anything under a dollar and the shipping cost is 0, I want 4 pieces and there is a shipping fee! I bought something so small that one envelope would contain 20 pieces, after all, it is cheaper to spread the costs ..... than to send one tiny heat sink from China at a price lower than a postcard in Poland. best regards
Often, aliexpress has a fixed conversion rate for shipping cost / number of pieces. Sometimes I have the impression that in the era of computerization, people have a problem with communication. Yes to all concerned: when there are such situations, a message is written via the aliexpres communication center to "friend" and it often boils down to adding products and the Chinese corrects the order.
Colleagues, how is it with this duty, from what I read up to 150 Euro, there is no duty. I bought 6 Li-ion batteries for US $ 48.60 shipping costs US $ 16.99 totaled US $ 65.59. The Chinese marked the package as Gift on the box and gave a description of 6 batteries and a label carefully Lithium ION / METAL Battery ... etc. I got a letter from the customs officers, I sent what they wanted today, the package came longer, they kept it there when it was going from China, but they smashed me 78 PLN. And now I do not know why the product did not cost even 150 Euro: /
8507600053 ISZTAR - - Lithium-ion electric accumulator batteries or rechargeable batteries with: - a length of 1 203 mm or more, but not more than 1 297 mm, - a width of 282 mm or more, but not more than 772 mm, - a height of 792 mm or more, but not more than 839 mm, - a mass of 253 kg or more but not more than 293 kg, - a power of 22 kWh or 26 kWh, and - consisting of 24 or 48 modules
23% of VAT was broken by: /
And I was surprised why there are no batteries for Chinese tablets on alledrogo: / And when they are, they do not cost more than the tablet itself.
If you are a consumer, you always have to pay customs and VAT, regardless of the value of the goods. Until now, they have not played with tariffs worth pennies, but that has changed. I got a letter from customs regarding a 70 cents watch battery pack. I have sent them a confirmation of the transfer and I am waiting for them to pay it to me. What can we say, we thank Morawiecki for the wonderful law sealing the tax collection. It is a pity that this letter cost taxpayers more than I paid for these batteries ... After all, it is easier to collect money from people who buy something from alli once a Russian year than from companies that cheat by the millions.
About a year ago I read that in general, the regulations in the EU are to change and a VAT will be paid for each shipment, regardless of its value. http://podatki.gazetaprawna.pl/artykuly/904096,vat-handel-chiny.html For now, the eu has other worries, but what will be delayed ... And if you pay, unfortunately, not only vat from 70cent - they will add you a fee for registered customs office.
Such a letter is like a certain verdict, you know in advance what awaits you: /
The mere sending of it already proves that the vatu duty collection procedure has started because they would not bother sending the letter. Now I know what they need so many cut trees for, probably for this paper for these XD letters
I also understand if it was for 50 bucks, even for 10, but 70 cents? Got these people hot? Ok, I will be charged the cost of the letter, but someone has to pay for the clerk's work, someone has to pay for duct tape and ink for a stamp, for example. And I will pay 50 groszy ...
As for the topic, a few months ago I also ordered a bluetooth module on Ali for less than $ 3 and I did not pay any duty or VAT. The shipment took 5 weeks but it arrived so a week ago I ordered a Xiaomi smartphone for $ 166 and according to the first post in this topic it is already flowing or flying to Poland because it is despatched to overseas or something like that, I think that in about a week maybe two will be in Poland and of course then customs. So far I am positive about shopping with Ali
I have never paid the customs duty with ali, I had several dozen purchases from parcels up to PLN 200, but I also order parcels from China by official route every month, courier customs clearance, etc. Maybe they have such information in the system and give it a rest.
Gentlemen, I have a question / problem because, as I wrote earlier, I ordered a smartphone from China, it reached Poland on May 3 at 16.26 without any problems, but since then nothing has been tracing, the PP only mentions that it is sent from Singapore. Is it normal that I don't write anything about it? Or maybe the parcel was lost? No. RB214220086SG despatch shipments: 4220
He's probably in customs. You just have to wait. I recently ordered cnc drivers in a week they came to France because the Chinese mixed up something and it waited for almost 2 months but it came to Poland.
No, I have not met yet that after tracking it says that there is something on customs. There are two options either to spend X time in customs and come over as if nothing happened, or a letter will come to pay the duty
The tracking showed that the package arrived in Poland, nothing for a month, and finally the UC approved it and the package arrived.
This is how you buy a whole sack of parts (literally sackcloth) from China. They did not stay on the smaller ones. It is also possible that the holiday season disturbed them a bit (the package arrived in Poland just before Christmas).
More or less, you have to wait for such information from PP in the tracked shipment, depending on where in your province shipments that must pass through customs control are cleared. At my place in Przemyśl.
And if I'm not mistaken, we can do without paying: Customs control 2017-05-10 16:44 International Postal System Sending the package May 10, 2017 21:04 WER Warszawa
You'll probably have her tomorrow.
PS and yet I missed the parcel, however, it went to customs in Zabrze
Customs control 2017-05-10 16:44 International Postal System Sending the package May 10, 2017 21:04 WER Warszawa The arrival of 2017-05-11 04:18 WER Zabrze Customs inspection 2017-05-11 08:26 International Postal System Customs control 2017-05-11 10:45 International Postal System
✨ The discussion revolves around the shipping times for packages sent from China to Poland, highlighting various experiences and insights from users. Low-cost airmail typically takes 10-16 days, while express services like DHL and FedEx can deliver within 3-7 days. Factors affecting delivery times include the shipping method, customs procedures, and the time of year. Users report a range of experiences, with some packages arriving in as little as 7 days and others taking up to 43 days, particularly when shipping hazardous materials like LiPo batteries. The importance of tracking shipments and understanding customs regulations is emphasized, with many users sharing their experiences with different postal services and the reliability of sellers on platforms like AliExpress and eBay.
TL;DR: Low-cost airmail reaches Poland in 10-16 days on average (n≈several dozen) [Elektroda, TechEkspert, post #14255119] “Expect 10-16 days for cheap airmail,” advises forum mod TechEkspert [Elektroda, 14255119] DHL/FedEx land in ≈5 days; outliers hit 40 + days. Why it matters: Knowing real delivery and fee timelines avoids unpleasant customs or refund surprises.
You usually receive a tracking number 2–3 days after purchase. Enter it on 17track.net, SingPost, China Post, then switch to Poczta-Polska once status shows “Arrived at overseas” [Elektroda, TechEkspert, post #14255119] Registered numbers start with R/L and end with CN/SG; unregistered packets may show only inside China events.
What VAT and duty rules apply to private imports?
Shipments ≤ €10 are VAT-exempt; gifts from friends stay VAT-free to €45; commercial parcels ≤ €150 avoid duty but still pay 23 % VAT [Elektroda, TechEkspert, #14255119; Elektrode, gradek83, #15833090]. Duty on many electronic parts is 0 %, but customs calculates it on item value plus shipping if applicable.
What happens when customs selects my parcel?
Parcel status shows “Customs control” in WER Warszawa, Zabrze or Przemyśl [Elektroda, gradek83, post #16459781] 2. You receive a letter requesting invoice and payment proof. 3. After documents arrive, duty/VAT is assessed; Poczta Polska charges PLN 7 clearance fee, couriers 70-90 zł [Elektroda, Camis, post #16076524]
My tracking shows “Despatched to overseas” for 30 + days. What should I do?
Wait until ~50 days, then open a dispute or “Item not received” case. Unregistered packets cannot be traced; registered numbers allow disputes after carrier marks them expired [Elektroda, telecaster1951, post #16377503]
The seller asked for extra shipping after I paid. Must I agree?
No. The offer is binding once payment clears. Open a dispute for “seller changed shipping cost” and request full refund if they refuse to ship [Elektroda, PiotrPitucha, post #16480861]
Why do parcels with batteries, magnets or liquids take longer?
They often move via surface transport or routed through Sweden to meet air-cargo safety rules, adding 2–4 weeks [Elektroda, Jarus13, post #14255808]
How reliable is buyer protection on AliExpress and eBay?
What’s the best way to format my Polish address for Chinese shipping labels?
Use no diacritics (e.g., "Lodz" not "Łódź"), and replace “/” in flat numbers with “m” (5m10). Add +48 mobile number and active email for courier contact [Elektroda, TechEkspert, post #14255119]
How do I open a dispute on AliExpress?
Go to Orders → Open Dispute within protection time. 2. Upload photos/video and choose refund or reship. 3. Escalate to AliExpress if no deal after 5 days. Decision arrives within ~15 days [How-To distilled from forum flow].
Can I shop without a credit card?
Yes. Use virtual currency cards from mBank or TMUB, or Przelewy24 PLN transfer; both work on AliExpress [Elektroda, pabllosee, #14261568; Elektrode, DjExit, #14263419].
Are refurbished phones risky?
Forum users warn that phones older than six months are often refurbished, not new [Elektroda, FxJ, post #14256457] Check seller rating and product reviews before purchase.
How can I avoid high courier brokerage fees?
Select postal airmail when value ≤ €150; customs clearance via Poczta Polska costs 7 zł, versus 70–90 zł charged by private couriers [Elektroda, Camis, post #16076524]