Is it possible to ship my belongings including new items from China to my Hotel in the U.S. if I am not a U.S. citizen? [closed]
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I am currently in China travelling to the U.S. in a few months and I need to ship my belongings and items I bought during the trip to myself because I don't want to take them to my next destination before arriving to the U.S.
How would customs work in that case when they get the package?
Is there any problem if I am not a U.S. citizen since I will be shipping my belongings including new stuff?
Best Answer
Full service hotels will often accept packages, with some caveats:
- The more expensive and exclusive the hotel, the more likely they'll accept and hold packages for customers.
- The better customer you are to the hotel, the more likely they'll accept and hold it for you
- Boutique and single-proprieter hotels are more likely to do this than chains
- You should phone ahead of course
- The package should arrive within a short time before the customer plans to check in
- There shouldn't be any custom fees (they should be prepaid)
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Do I need a customs broker to import from China?
There is no legal requirement for you to hire a Customs Broker to clear your goods. However, many importers opt to do so for the convenience. Customs Brokers are licensed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to conduct CBP business on behalf of importers.What is the personal exemption for US Customs?
Up to $1,600 in goods will be duty-free under your personal exemption if the merchandise is from an IP. Up to $800 in goods will be duty-free if it is from a CBI or Andean country. Any additional amount, up to $1,000, in goods will be dutiable at a flat rate (3%).How can I import goods to USA?
Contact the local port of entry you'll use to import your goods for import requirements and other information about the process. Even if you do not need an import license, you must fill out CBP entry forms within 15 calendar days of the date that your shipment arrives at a U.S. port of entry.Can I clear my own goods through customs?
You must physically present yourself to Customs if you wish to self-clear. Can I self-clear for my business? Yes.Watch: Full Jan. 6 Committee Hearing - Day 7
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When you ship the package, you will fill out a customs form at whichever service you ship with (post office or courier). When the package arrives in the USA, the customs processor (the post office and most couriers like FedEx DHL have their own custom brokers) in conjunction with CBP will determine if duty is applicable. If so, then they will collect that duty upon delivery of the parcel.
Your nationality only effects the amount of duty that maybe applicable, due to different duty free allowances.
If there is duty owed, then the hotel will likely not accept the package on your behalf. The local post office or courier may hold the package for a few days to allow you time to come claim it, but not indefinitely. You would want to mark the package clearly "Hold for name arriving on date" so they have an approximate pick up date.
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