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Was hoping to get some input for safe shipping to Vietnam. I have only used the USPS in the past, but seems like as soon as my package or letters hit Vietnam, I cross my fingers and hope they make it to my Fiancee.

I am getting ready to mail a stack of papers to her which will include origional documents in preperation for her interview. What is the safest way to send this to her, that won't cost a small fortune?

Also would like to send her some gifts, the last package I sent was delivered to her opened and damaged with a tax bill to be paid before she could recieve it.

Any input would be great... thank you.

Suffering September Filers,

Steve & Hanh Anh

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Moved from K1 Process & Procedures to Vietnam regional forum; topic is about shipping items and not about the visa process.

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I have used FedEx and UPS to send pachages to VN without problems but they were a bit expensive. If you want you can use USPS international priority mail or international express mail. I believe that priority mail takes up to 2 weeks and express mail takes up to 1 week to get to VN. I also never had any issues. I never used registered mail so I cannot comment on that

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Thank you for the replies.

Yes I have had USPS packages go to Vietnam and come back... Delivered to the wrong address and the person that recieved the package delivered it to my Fiancee.

I have never used UPS or Fedex. Will they deliver to her house or do I need to have delivered to a business or have her pick up at the shipping office?

Thank you much!

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i would go with ups or fedex as well just because you can track it once it hits VN. USPS cant track it once it gets to VN.

I personally havent sent anything UPS or fedex but I'm gonna assume that they attempt to deliver to the house...or the recipient can pick up at local office.

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most reliable and cheapest way, asking a friend to carry it with them on their trip.

"Every one of us bears within himself the possibilty of all passions, all destinies of life in all its forms. Nothing human is foreign to us" - Edward G. Robinson.

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I agree. FedEx is the best way to go. USPS can only track the package up until it leaves the US. And it can take about 6 weeks to roll through the VN process. FedEx you can track and it takes no time to get there. I sent a package of papers to my fiance Friday noon and she received it today. (Monday evening VN time)Cost was $63.00 Well worth the peace of mind.

Just my 2¢ worth :thumbs:

Bob

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I agree. FedEx is the best way to go. USPS can only track the package up until it leaves the US. And it can take about 6 weeks to roll through the VN process. FedEx you can track and it takes no time to get there. I sent a package of papers to my fiance Friday noon and she received it today. (Monday evening VN time)Cost was $63.00 Well worth the peace of mind.

Just my 2¢ worth :thumbs:

Bob

When shipping fedex, always ask about the different rates instead of saying no rush assuming that would be cheapest. It is often much cheaper on the fastest option.

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Was hoping to get some input for safe shipping to Vietnam. I have only used the USPS in the past, but seems like as soon as my package or letters hit Vietnam, I cross my fingers and hope they make it to my Fiancee.

I am getting ready to mail a stack of papers to her which will include origional documents in preperation for her interview. What is the safest way to send this to her, that won't cost a small fortune?

Also would like to send her some gifts, the last package I sent was delivered to her opened and damaged with a tax bill to be paid before she could recieve it.

Any input would be great... thank you.

Suffering September Filers,

Steve & Hanh Anh

Which state are you in? There are quite a few reliable Vietnamese shipping companies in VN. The alternative is DHL, they are cheaper.

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I wish I had a good answer, 50% of my letters or packages never made using the U.S postal service. Fed ex was good to me when sending 3 day service to my Lawyer in Vietnam.

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By birth is not one a noble,but

By action is one an outcast,

By action is one a noble.

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Which state are you in? There are quite a few reliable Vietnamese shipping companies in VN. The alternative is DHL, they are cheaper.

I am in North Carolina. I will check DHL & Fedex, last time I looked at Fedex their rates were over $100 for a small package. I like the thought of being able to track the package all the way. Does customs still hit the packages pretty hard when shipping DHL and Fedex?

How does Vietnam come up with the tax amount of the packages?

Thank everyone So Much for your input!

Steve

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I am in North Carolina. I will check DHL & Fedex, last time I looked at Fedex their rates were over $100 for a small package. I like the thought of being able to track the package all the way. Does customs still hit the packages pretty hard when shipping DHL and Fedex?

How does Vietnam come up with the tax amount of the packages?

Thank everyone So Much for your input!

Steve

Hi Steve,

The shipping cost from a Vietnamese shipping company in northern CA is , $25 for first 10 pound and then $3 per pound and it takes about 2 weeks to get there. You can ship your package from N.Carolina to the shipping company here and they can ship to VN for you. If you are interested I can get you their phone #. Custom tax is basing solely on the contents of the package. Alcohol, cigs and hi-tech items are hit very hard with tax.

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Hi Steve,

The shipping cost from a Vietnamese shipping company in northern CA is , $25 for first 10 pound and then $3 per pound and it takes about 2 weeks to get there. You can ship your package from N.Carolina to the shipping company here and they can ship to VN for you. If you are interested I can get you their phone #. Custom tax is basing solely on the contents of the package. Alcohol, cigs and hi-tech items are hit very hard with tax.

KoJ, I would very much like to have their contact information.

From NC it has been taking at least 20 days to arrive in Ho Chi Minh, DaNang takes about 25 days.

This is great information from everyone, thanks again, this helps alot!

Steve

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