Ok, I just realized that my TD is now also using PostNL so I searched for information about the shipping method.
Here is where I found the below info:
http://www.spring-gds.com/e-commerce-solutions/small-packet/postnl-gateway-to-europe/
I'll quote the best parts:
" It is crucial that the goods sent be compliant with EU and destination country legislation so a CN 22 Customs label is mandatory."
"Registered packets are sent with a unique tracking number."
"At the warehouse, all packets will be prepared for the international transit to The Netherlands including the export customs processes"
"Customs clearance takes place in country of destination and last mile delivery by local postal company."
Here is a little chart on how it works
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So basically, stuff gets processed by POSTNL all the way from China to the country of destination in the EU. Service is cheaper and faster than DHL for chinese sellers. Holland is just a hub where they sort all the stuff received from China and redirect it to various EU countries.
Customs inspection does happen in the country of destination and guess whose address will be found on the package? Mine/Yours!
This is no triangle shipping and very different from a local guy who gets your watch and relabels the package with your address after customs inspection is made.
I am forced to be worried until the actual delivery day even though I paid 60 dollars to avoid that stressful situation
Here is where I found the below info:
http://www.spring-gds.com/e-commerce-solutions/small-packet/postnl-gateway-to-europe/
I'll quote the best parts:
" It is crucial that the goods sent be compliant with EU and destination country legislation so a CN 22 Customs label is mandatory."
"Registered packets are sent with a unique tracking number."
"At the warehouse, all packets will be prepared for the international transit to The Netherlands including the export customs processes"
"Customs clearance takes place in country of destination and last mile delivery by local postal company."
Here is a little chart on how it works
So basically, stuff gets processed by POSTNL all the way from China to the country of destination in the EU. Service is cheaper and faster than DHL for chinese sellers. Holland is just a hub where they sort all the stuff received from China and redirect it to various EU countries.
Customs inspection does happen in the country of destination and guess whose address will be found on the package? Mine/Yours!
This is no triangle shipping and very different from a local guy who gets your watch and relabels the package with your address after customs inspection is made.
I am forced to be worried until the actual delivery day even though I paid 60 dollars to avoid that stressful situation
