Ordering laptop from abroad (help)

Ovais909

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Hi can someone please guide me on how to buy and order a laptop online ?? NOOB :sorry:
Like what are the duties, shipping etc
I tired searching and mods please move to correct section, if this thread is in the wrong section
 

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Well getting laptop in Pakistan via postal service is insane and not reliable. Firstly u need to finalise on what method u will be getting it here. I would sugguest getting such things via relatives from abroad , who come here to Pakistan and there will be no worry.

If you are going to choose our postal services like ems or registry, then there would be an assessment of customs which can take up to 10,000 ( approx or if can increase a bit ) with some charges like FED and port landing charges.

If u are looking for services via pg ( me or amaga ) the amount can excess of the base cost . Take a quote and see if it's within reach of the local market.
 

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Well getting laptop in Pakistan via postal service is insane and not reliable. Firstly u need to finalise on what method u will be getting it here. I would sugguest getting such things via relatives from abroad , who come here to Pakistan and there will be no worry.

If you are going to choose our postal services like ems or registry, then there would be an assessment of customs which can take up to 10,000 ( approx or if can increase a bit ) with some charges like FED and port landing charges.

If u are looking for services via pg ( me or amaga ) the amount can excess of the base cost . Take a quote and see if it's within reach of the local market.
No family member is coming any time soon

and I was thinking about ordering through Fedex and I heard that their is no duty,customs etc on electronics

what do you guys think?
 

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No family member is coming any time soon

and I was thinking about ordering through Fedex and I heard that their is no duty,customs etc on electronics

what do you guys think?
Seriously you need to understand what i am telling u. Fed ex has it's own set of custom rules here in Pakistan. When you get your laptop here, there will be a declared custom for sure approx 5000 - 15000 rupees and a delivery charge of 650 rupees to your address.

If you still want to risk it, go ahead and deal at your own risk.
 

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[MENTION=2126]Jshak[/MENTION]
how is it possible for a home user to import stuff through dhl/fedex without having NTN+SALE TAX number? :)
i am asking cuz last month i had serious issues clearing 5 cell phones sent to me via fedex and the package got detained when the stuff reached lahore airport.

they called me and asked
for ntn+gst, which i wasnt having and till now my cell phones are stucked with them :(

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NTN is for large stuff and mostly our nation used this word import is to impress others to gain that they are big shots.

For legal imports you need to have the following

- NTN
- Gst registered
- Sales tax return claimant
- Chamber of Commerce mini industry member and so on

The word import is defining something is being inducted or brought in the country. Not large stuff. 5 phones is normal import, NOT IMPORT i.e 100 pieces at front

And your are just saying this cause they asked u cause u have got in more than 3 pieces inside the country
 

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NTN is for large stuff and mostly our nation used this word import is to impress others to gain that they are big shots.

For legal imports you need to have the following

- NTN
- Gst registered
- Sales tax return claimant
- Chamber of Commerce mini industry member and so on

The word import is defining something is being inducted or brought in the country. Not large stuff. 5 phones is normal import, NOT IMPORT i.e 100 pieces at front

And your are just saying this cause they asked u cause u have got in more than 3 pieces inside the country
bro as u said NTN is for large imports, so why these guys are asking NTN details for just 5 cellphones :( ?
is there any reference to any section in law which states what sort of quantity would require importer to have valid NTN?

i have tried my best , but couldnt get any reference yet , after my exams i would like to go to the appraiser and convince him that, 5 cell phones arent big in quantity which would require any NTN...

and yes i am ready to pay the legal custom duty since the original value of these cell phones arent more then 25000 :D,
i just want my cell phones to be cleared :(
 

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For NTN.... Dear sunny boy, you need to understand what it is firstly. National Tax number ---- NTN... Are u a tax payee, where is your yearly import certificate by NATBOUND... Obviously, anything coming in the country more than 3 is considered bulk, as this rule also applies on pg
..... BULK...

Secondly, you all just know the word " Import " and the irony in Pakistan, rules are there only till the books, nothing beyond that gets catched. You are lucky that the Pvt courier company did not report you to " FBR " ... trust me , the way those FBR interrogate every enny penni penny in your account. I swear u will forget using the word " IMPORT " ... By law and according to the FBR or International Import rule book ( cause u never visited chamber of commerce for mini industries and how would u know ) that anything that comes inside the country for more than
pcs is considered either for resale or sample.

For Sample, you need to have a approved certificate from the Chamber of Mini Industries under AP panel 32 ...

Now adding this serious line at the smile u posted on your 25000 rupees custom. You want to pay legal customs right. Get your Chamber of commerce sales certificate infront of the Appraiser, i bet u that what ever he gives u on the National Bank Challen, will not be paid as your have the certificate.

Cause out of 15,145 clauses, there are 30 sub clauses in each and 230 meta clauses.

Such Pvt courier companies have legal department dealing with each countries list of laws. Do u have any of the proper documents. I am assuming you would not even have a Proprietor Position even....

Baat woh karoo jo ati hoo, aisay duniya kay samnay nahe phenka karoo " MAY importer hoon " .... And this is nawaz shareef govt, they are looking to catch the fishes to get registered on their net tax system. Bach kay kaam karoo samjhay bachay
. Aur import ka law kis APPRAISER ko sekha rahay hoo bachay

No offense
 

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For NTN.... Dear sunny boy, you need to understand what it is firstly. National Tax number ---- NTN... Are u a tax payee, where is your yearly import certificate by NATBOUND... Obviously, anything coming in the country more than 3 is considered bulk, as this rule also applies on pg :) ..... BULK...

Secondly, you all just know the word " Import " and the irony in Pakistan, rules are there only till the books, nothing beyond that gets catched. You are lucky that the Pvt courier company did not report you to " FBR " ... trust me , the way those FBR interrogate every enny penni penny in your account. I swear u will forget using the word " IMPORT " ... By law and according to the FBR or International Import rule book ( cause u never visited chamber of commerce for mini industries and how would u know ) that anything that comes inside the country for more than (1) pcs is considered either for resale or sample.

For Sample, you need to have a approved certificate from the Chamber of Mini Industries under AP panel 32 ...

Now adding this serious line at the smile u posted on your 25000 rupees custom. You want to pay legal customs right. Get your Chamber of commerce sales certificate infront of the Appraiser, i bet u that what ever he gives u on the National Bank Challen, will not be paid as your have the certificate.

Cause out of 15,145 clauses, there are 30 sub clauses in each and 230 meta clauses.

Such Pvt courier companies have legal department dealing with each countries list of laws. Do u have any of the proper documents. I am assuming you would not even have a Proprietor Position even....

Baat woh karoo jo ati hoo, aisay duniya kay samnay nahe phenka karoo " MAY importer hoon " .... And this is nawaz shareef govt, they are looking to catch the fishes to get registered on their net tax system. Bach kay kaam karoo samjhay bachay :). Aur import ka law kis APPRAISER ko sekha rahay hoo bachay

No offense
sounds like ill get an infraction ban if i use the word "import" or "IMPORT" AGAIN :D

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Baat woh karoo jo ati hoo, aisay duniya kay samnay nahe phenka karoo " MAY importer hoon " ....
No offense
LOL I never exaggerated myself the way u stated above. :)
the purpose of my posts in this thread was just to seek guidance in a polite manner thats all :)
 

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to answer your question; if u know any1 in dubai, have ur laptop delivrey there then they can easily send to pak with any1.

should u get the laptop frm abroad? think here are some reasons
1. no warranty
2. new models not in market will not have repair facility available in case anything goes wrong
3. wont be compatible with local systems/equipment (personal experience)

if ur the type who visit uk,us,canada in summer then go for it! otherwise go to Hafeez center to a reliable person and get your order frm there.
 

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Home users are supposed to share the consent for which purpose they require it, other wise every businessman would order it for their families,friends,relatives and escape the duty.
1-2 products are fine, but they should be declared clearly for which purpose they require.
[MENTION=20461]Pakiyoungster[/MENTION]. 5 cells are in the norms of quantity selling. There is not rule for homebased or freelance business doings in Pakistan. What u get in the country needs to paid customs. This is what u have to go through and no harm in it.
 
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