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Chinese Carbon Road Bikes => Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components => Topic started by: Velovelo on April 11, 2025, 11:07:11 AM
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Is anyone's frame delivery affected by the trade wars?
Is it safe to pull the trigger on a frame now or just wait it out?
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I’m in the US and couldn’t make my decision on what frame in time.
Looks like I’m going to be waiting it out unfortunately.
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Maybe geographic and supplier dependent
I would ask any supplier you’re planning on buying a frame from myself.
If you’re from the not so good ole U S of A you maybe screwed.
I ordered a frame Monday last week go told it was on hold Monday then given the all go again yesterday but I am in the UK.
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I’m in the US and couldn’t make my decision on what frame in time.
Looks like I’m going to be waiting it out unfortunately.
Yes. Same boat. I have waited to long. I think it will get worked out but may take some time for sure.
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I would t chance it now if not in stock and with expedited shipping
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I wouldn't buy at the moment unless you assume that you're going to pay 1.5x on top of the listed price.
Even with a declared value below $800 you're now looking at ridiculous tariffs, and again while we know stuff gets shipped with low declared values, I suspect that will become more risky as the stakes go up.
If all you're concerned about is delivery, I don't see that as a problem. If anything the sellers are likely going to be hungry for sales. They don't pay the tariff, you do.
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My understanding is that for China and a few other countries, the De Minimis is being replaced by an enhanced "type 11" process. This process lets one import items with values up to $2500 USD in a streamlined process. Exporter/seller has to follow the "enhanced" custom's steps where the seller has to pre-register with Customs the item/s being imported. Seller's name/business, Purchaser's name and address, the full 10 digit commodity code, Item/s value, and then pay up front associated tariffs and processing fees. This way it makes it look like the seller is paying all the tariffs, but in reality, the seller has to collect the tariffs from the buyer and then pay this to Customs. If the Tariffs aren't paid, then the buyer must pay the bill before the item clears customs.
My understanding is that it is a similar process to how sellers in other state's like E-bay, online shops, and Amazon have to collect sales taxes for the states they ship their items to.
I presume that this burden will fall on Aliexpress, Temu, and other foreign online sellers.
Through this process, if tariff rates and policies change, Customs will charge and collect the Tariff-de-jour. For all of us who used the De Minimis process, those days are gone forever.
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I guess I'm going to order some carbon wheels. The days of affordable bike parts is done, so might as well go all-in now!
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I guess I'm going to order some carbon wheels. The days of affordable bike parts is done, so might as well go all-in now!
Do you think your wheels will arrive before 2nd May if you order tomorrow?
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Do you think your wheels will arrive before 2nd May if you order tomorrow?
The Tagoola vendor says 7 days is doable with FedEx International. Only with wheelsets already built, like the 50mm depth road and 40mm depth gravel wheels.
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The Tagoola vendor says 7 days is doable with FedEx International. Only with wheelsets already built, like the 50mm depth road and 40mm depth gravel wheels.
I'll talk to them. Was this on Aliexpress or the thread here?
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I'll talk to them. Was this on Aliexpress or the thread here?
On the Tagoola thread and my AliEx message correspondence mentioned which wheels can ship once order has been paid.
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My understanding is that for China and a few other countries, the De Minimis is being replaced by an enhanced "type 11" process. This process lets one import items with values up to $2500 USD in a streamlined process. Exporter/seller has to follow the "enhanced" custom's steps where the seller has to pre-register with Customs the item/s being imported. Seller's name/business, Purchaser's name and address, the full 10 digit commodity code, Item/s value, and then pay up front associated tariffs and processing fees. This way it makes it look like the seller is paying all the tariffs, but in reality, the seller has to collect the tariffs from the buyer and then pay this to Customs. If the Tariffs aren't paid, then the buyer must pay the bill before the item clears customs.
My understanding is that it is a similar process to how sellers in other state's like E-bay, online shops, and Amazon have to collect sales taxes for the states they ship their items to.
I presume that this burden will fall on Aliexpress, Temu, and other foreign online sellers.
Through this process, if tariff rates and policies change, Customs will charge and collect the Tariff-de-jour. For all of us who used the De Minimis process, those days are gone forever.
I think that's mostly correct. Current rule 11 items come in with an invoice from the transporter-ie FedEx or DHL. For commercial accounts they bill after delivery, but for consumer accounts going forward I suspect they'll bill prior to. It wouldn't surprise me if the Chinese shippers do what they already do for Europe, which is offer DPD (duty paid delivery) where the tariff is rolled into the shipping cost up front. This streamlines the timeline. But first you have to have a stable and known tariff....
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My frame in transit just tracks now as landed, so I'll know shortly what the current deal is.
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My frame in transit just tracks now as landed, so I'll know shortly what the current deal is.
How did it go?
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How did it go?
No issues. It didn't show up on usps tracking after a couple days so I called their tracking helpline. It was out for delivery that day, arrived, no issues, no duty owed.
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Some shippers from China consolidate multiple items into a single bulk shipment when sending goods to America. The shipment is declared as one entity for customs purposes, and taxes and duties are paid based on the declared value. Often, the declared value is intentionally set lower to reduce the amount of tax and duty owed, which most people already know.
Once the bulk shipment arrives in America, it is handed over to a local shipping agent, who then arranges the final delivery of individual items.
This method is commonly used to manage, minimize, or avoid higher taxes on shipments by under-declaring values and consolidating multiple packages into one, taking advantage of how customs processes bulk imports, likely why some of the American packages are getting through unaffected.
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My frame in transit just tracks now as landed, so I'll know shortly what the current deal is.
We will be very interested to know what happens and how much the tarrif or taxes do duties all cost if you don’t mind sharing when you find out.
I also waited to long.
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I have been looking at the winnow tt119 frame, when i put it in my cart on ali exp it estimates an addition 2000USD in fees on the 1200USD frame, really puts a damper on me wanting to build a budget TT bike that has the specs that I want.
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I just received a set of wheels from Xiamen this past Friday via UPS. No issues...
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I'm pretty sure, at least in the US, the de minimis exemption for goods from China ends on May 2, so items that arrive before then and are under $800 (or just declared under $800) will not be tariff'd. After May 2 though, there will no longer be a de miminis exemption for imported goods from China and everything will be tariff'd.
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I have been looking at the winnow tt119 frame, when i put it in my cart on ali exp it estimates an addition 2000USD in fees on the 1200USD frame, really puts a damper on me wanting to build a budget TT bike that has the specs that I want.
Wow!
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No issues. It didn't show up on usps tracking after a couple days so I called their tracking helpline. It was out for delivery that day, arrived, no issues, no duty owed.
I'm terrified to pay my balance and set my Waltly in motion. It feels like such a crap shoot. Do I pay my balance, let them ship it and just wait and see what CBP does? I just don't know.
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I'm pretty sure, at least in the US, the de minimis exemption for goods from China ends on May 2, so items that arrive before then and are under $800 (or just declared under $800) will not be tariff'd. After May 2 though, there will no longer be a de miminis exemption for imported goods from China and everything will be tariff'd.
Right. This is the issue.
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I have been looking at the winnow tt119 frame, when i put it in my cart on ali exp it estimates an addition 2000USD in fees on the 1200USD frame, really puts a damper on me wanting to build a budget TT bike that has the specs that I want.
Yikes. Most items I was looking at now show up as "can not be delivered to your address".
I did see the flyxii gravel frame I bought for $400 now available from US warehouse for $1200. Absolutely bonkers.
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Yikes. Most items I was looking at now show up as "can not be delivered to your address".
I did see the flyxii gravel frame I bought for $400 now available from US warehouse for $1200. Absolutely bonkers.
right, I was seeing this too when going to take that screenshot. Really really sucks for my plans.
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What I am seeing is like explaining above. They are apparently putting it all in the tax line item. I don’t like it but at least we know exactly how it is going now. Need a deal down soon……doubt it is soon.
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Time to take advantage of China's 240hr./10 day visa free permit and vat/tax-free reimbursement policy! I was told Guangzhou is the best region to pick-up bike components, has solid cycling infrastructure, excellent food and is affordable to visit! It would probably be cheaper than paying tariff costs! ;D
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Maybe we'll see more US produced carbon bikes move past the vaporware point.
https://bikerumor.com/lemond-8-carbon-road-bike/ (https://bikerumor.com/lemond-8-carbon-road-bike/)
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Maybe we'll see more US produced carbon bikes move past the vaporware point.
https://bikerumor.com/lemond-8-carbon-road-bike/ (https://bikerumor.com/lemond-8-carbon-road-bike/)
Parlee is real.
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Parlee is real.
And 5500USD+ a framset
Maybe we'll see more US produced carbon bikes move past the vaporware point.
https://bikerumor.com/lemond-8-carbon-road-bike/ (https://bikerumor.com/lemond-8-carbon-road-bike/)
They would also want an arm, a leg, and your left kidney
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Maybe we'll see more US produced carbon bikes move past the vaporware point.
https://bikerumor.com/lemond-8-carbon-road-bike/ (https://bikerumor.com/lemond-8-carbon-road-bike/)
Unlikely the skilled labour and tooling it takes just isn't that big of a thing in the USA and as soon as it's USA based you're looking at $5k frames typically (Enve, Parlee, etc).
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Unlikely the skilled labour and tooling it takes just isn't that big of a thing in the USA and as soon as it's USA based you're looking at $5k frames typically (Enve, Parlee, etc).
MSRP for current year S-works framesets is $5500 and Pinarello Dogma are almost $7k for Taiwan/western mainland Taiwan production.
The skilled labor and tooling probably also exist between aerospace and maybe even the surfboard/sailboat industries
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I placed an order for a light carbon frame mid March, I ordered a new model that is yet to be released and I was told it would be shipped the first week of May, at that time I wasn't expecting all this tariff nonsense to escalate to this point. The frame hasn't shipped yet, I'm in the US, how screwed am I? would the fact that the invoice shows as paid in March be of any use to avoid tariffs? Should I try to cancel the order?
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I placed an order for a light carbon frame mid March, I ordered a new model that is yet to be released and I was told it would be shipped the first week of May, at that time I wasn't expecting all this tariff nonsense to escalate to this point. The frame hasn't shipped yet, I'm in the US, how screwed am I? would the fact that the invoice shows as paid in March be of any use to avoid tariffs? Should I try to cancel the order?
Tariffs are applied at arrival. Date of purchase won’t matter unfortunately. Unless you’re wanting to deal with the possibility of paying ridiculous fees, the safe bet is to cancel. Get your money back and see how this all plays out. You can try ordering later if it’s still within budget.
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I placed an order for a light carbon frame mid March, I ordered a new model that is yet to be released and I was told it would be shipped the first week of May, at that time I wasn't expecting all this tariff nonsense to escalate to this point. The frame hasn't shipped yet, I'm in the US, how screwed am I? would the fact that the invoice shows as paid in March be of any use to avoid tariffs? Should I try to cancel the order?
I bet they'll declare the value as a lot less than you actually paid. You could ask them to send you a copy of the commercial invoice when they ship it so you can check what value they declare (that's what the tariff should be based on). If you don't want to pay, you can probably refuse to receive the shipment. It would be a big bummer to go through that and not receive it though :/
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Hey guys, I’m reviving this thread to see if anyone in the US has purchased a frame through AliExpress since the tariffs were enacted.
The frame I am interested in is ~$300 more on AliExpress vs the direct website, but they claim that the price includes shipping, taxes and import charges.
Does anyone have any experience with this and can say if it’s legit?
It would be nice to have the tariffs covered upfront so I don’t have to worry what it might cost upon arrival but I’m highly skeptical.
Thank you in advance for any help!!
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Hey guys, I’m reviving this thread to see if anyone in the US has purchased a frame through AliExpress since the tariffs were enacted.
The frame I am interested in is ~$300 more on AliExpress vs the direct website, but they claim that the price includes shipping, taxes and import charges.
Does anyone have any experience with this and can say if it’s legit?
It would be nice to have the tariffs covered upfront so I don’t have to worry what it might cost upon arrival but I’m highly skeptical.
Thank you in advance for any help!!
If the listing in Aliexpress states "import charges included" they you will not have to pay anything additional to get your item through customs.
After the $800 deminimis was eliminated, Items entering the USA through customs follow the following process:
1. Seller/shipper must declare your shipment accurately, including its value, item type, and complete documentation to ensure the customs broker or logistics provider assigns the correct entry type.
2. When goods arrive in the U.S., they will be processed through customs under one of several entry types. That is determined based on the shipment’s value, contents, and purpose.
Informal, Formal, Sectiion 321.
3. Seller/shipper supplies the HTS 10 digit code.
4 Ahead of time the shipper calculates the merchandise Processing Fee (MPF), adds the 10% Baseline Tariff, + the current Reciprocal Tariff, and/or Excise Duty and then a processing fee. They pay this ahead of time before the package hits the dock.
5. This process hides that you, the consumer, is actually paying for the tariff, AKA huge tax!, because these charges are front loaded in what the seller prices your item/s at.
Aliexpress stores have significantly increased prices and/or listed shipping costs to account for the taxes we are now paying to bring items in via Aliexpress.
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Thank you very much!
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Hey guys, I’m reviving this thread to see if anyone in the US has purchased a frame through AliExpress since the tariffs were enacted.
The frame I am interested in is ~$300 more on AliExpress vs the direct website, but they claim that the price includes shipping, taxes and import charges.
Does anyone have any experience with this and can say if it’s legit?
It would be nice to have the tariffs covered upfront so I don’t have to worry what it might cost upon arrival but I’m highly skeptical.
Thank you in advance for any help!!
If you have to deal with shipping, I strongly advise against DHL, the fees that go with the tariffs were astronomical. I paid a total of $150 for $300 worth of CNC metal parts. The same order, through FedEx and UPS, was a $15 fee plus $50-$60 in tariffs, and the rates remained unchanged during that time.
I recently purchased an LTK266-D-SL, and the tariffs and shipping costs were quite reasonable through UPS. ~$200 together. However, all carriers now require the Tax ID of the consignee (importer) before they accept shipment. If you are a business and have already taken precautions, supplying your EIN is fine, as it's already required for many purposes. However, if you don't have an EIN or ITN, you need to supply your SSN. The benefit of this shipping method is that it's fast. 2-4 days is typical.
Because AliExpress and prepaid duty shippers typically use a 3PL (usually paired with a shell company) to take custody of their products before reshipping, you don't need to supply a Tax ID. This should be cheaper and safer for most customers.
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I've noticed a few AliX prices have jumped significantly :( Pass Quest chainrings are like $90 now. I think they were $40-50 before.
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I've noticed a few AliX prices have jumped significantly :( Pass Quest chainrings are like $90 now. I think they were $40-50 before.
Yeah, Passquest claims to use US-sourced aluminum, so they are paying increased import cost on their side + we pay more to buy it to bring that born in the USA billet back home.
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My Spcycle hardtail frame cost me a total of $422.16 in Nov. 2021, and I thought it was a great price back then. Today the total price with more expensive shipping is only $457.16. I am not sure how they are baking the Tariffs into this price.(Only $35 more, 4 years later?)
I like this frame a lot and have been tempted to purchase another. On principle, I haven't wanted to make any more expensive transactions because of the Tariffs.
I need to review details of Spcycle's current offerings, and see if there are any great improvements to my SP-M05 frame.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802796251755.html
Is the lower price for this frame due to its age, or is Aliexpress and the seller eating some/most of the tariffs?
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They ship everything with very low déclarée value and may only the minimum
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If you have to deal with shipping, I strongly advise against DHL, the fees that go with the tariffs were astronomical. I paid a total of $150 for $300 worth of CNC metal parts. The same order, through FedEx and UPS, was a $15 fee plus $50-$60 in tariffs, and the rates remained unchanged during that time.
I recently purchased an LTK266-D-SL, and the tariffs and shipping costs were quite reasonable through UPS. ~$200 together. However, all carriers now require the Tax ID of the consignee (importer) before they accept shipment. If you are a business and have already taken precautions, supplying your EIN is fine, as it's already required for many purposes. However, if you don't have an EIN or ITN, you need to supply your SSN. The benefit of this shipping method is that it's fast. 2-4 days is typical.
Because AliExpress and prepaid duty shippers typically use a 3PL (usually paired with a shell company) to take custody of their products before reshipping, you don't need to supply a Tax ID. This should be cheaper and safer for most customers.
Thank you for this information!
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Is the lower price for this frame due to its age, or is Aliexpress and the seller eating some/most of the tariffs?
I don't think it works like that, the buyer pays the tariff as they are the ones importing the good. The seller isn't responsible for that once they ship out the item.
Correct me if I'm wrong on this.
I've noticed a few AliX prices have jumped significantly :( Pass Quest chainrings are like $90 now. I think they were $40-50 before.
I've noticed both price increases and a lack of items on store pages. I think a lot of sellers have removed shipping to the US completely. This has me worried. I'm looking to buy another frameset eventually but am worried about price hikes and the current state of the US tariffs.
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I don't think it works like that, the buyer pays the tariff as they are the ones importing the good. The seller isn't responsible for that once they ship out the item.
Correct me if I'm wrong on this.
I've noticed both price increases and a lack of items on store pages. I think a lot of sellers have removed shipping to the US completely. This has me worried. I'm looking to buy another frameset eventually but am worried about price hikes and the current state of the US tariffs.
You are somewhat incorrect in the sense that I believe AliExpress has effectively established itself as the importer. I think they had this setup in place before this year. Basically, they sell the goods to the US entity at a wholesale price, pay the tariff on that wholesale price, and then resell the item to you. This does create some income tax issues for them, but overall, it means the tariffs are reduced to around 10% versus 30%. They can't do this for less than the goods' cost to produce, because that would then definitely trigger a dumping tariff; therefore, the effective tariffs are at the "wholesale" price. You still pay these as a buyer, either in the form of a price increase or in the "other fee" section of your purchase. This is also why you now pay local sales tax on certain purchases. Obviously, not all sellers are cool with this scheme.
These tariffs are both poorly implemented and stupid to begin with.
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I don't think it works like that, the buyer pays the tariff as they are the ones importing the good. The seller isn't responsible for that once they ship out the item.
Correct me if I'm wrong on this.
I've noticed both price increases and a lack of items on store pages. I think a lot of sellers have removed shipping to the US completely. This has me worried. I'm looking to buy another frameset eventually but am worried about price hikes and the current state of the US tariffs.
I do not believe that US customs has access to what an Aliexpress buyers actually pays for an item. Item price and shipping. - Sales prices can be all over the place: Advertised price, or perhaps a sale price, then discounts - coins, coupons, shipping free or paid. Therefore I am pretty sure that Aliexpress has a "declared price" that is used for importing an item through US customs. (CIF)
Yes, the buyer is responsible for paying all of the associated broker fees and tariffs. Except... Aliexpress has set up a system where all of this is transparent to the buyer, and the buyer in essence is using Aliexpress as our "Agent" for the store we purchase our items from, to do all of the processing and pay all of the fees and taxes.
I agree that many items we used to be able to purchase here in the USA are not longer being offered for shipment to the USA. I come across this all of the time now when fellow Chinertown forum members post a link. When I open the link, the items states that this item cannot be shipped to the USA.
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Currently, AliExpress offers two main shipping options:
One option is for AliExpress to handle customs clearance and tax payments on your behalf. This option allows buyers to pay applicable US taxes directly through the platform. While convenient, it often significantly increases total costs.
The other option is to use a tax-inclusive shipping channel. With this option, buyers do not pay any additional taxes upon delivery. The logistics provider will arrange US customs clearance. However, the downside of this option is slightly longer shipping times, typically around 20 days. (This option is often used for high-value items such as wheels and frames.)
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Okay, The aliexpress being the "import agent" makes sense, but how does this work if you buy directly from the manufacturer for, lets say, a frame or some wheels? Then am I responsible to pay all import fees when it gets into the US? Does the shipping company send me a bill?
This seems like the only way I'd be able to get the frame I'm looking at since the ali stores no longer shit to the US.
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They do DDP so they pay for it and in order to get low taxes they declare a low value.
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I am pretty sure that the majority of items shipped to the USA are processed through Alibaba/Aliexpress system known as the "Cainiao Smart Logistics Network" Owned by Alibaba. Cainiao is a global logistics and supply chain management company founded by Alibaba in 2013
Therefore if you purchase anything from a Chinese manufacturer the manufacturer likely does business with Cainiao.
In your case, unless you hire an import broker yourself and pay them to import your item, you work with the seller/manufacturer to use their export broker who will import your item to the USA, then hand of the package to a USA Shipper once it is released from customs.
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Okay, The aliexpress being the "import agent" makes sense, but how does this work if you buy directly from the manufacturer for, lets say, a frame or some wheels? Then am I responsible to pay all import fees when it gets into the US? Does the shipping company send me a bill?
This seems like the only way I'd be able to get the frame I'm looking at since the ali stores no longer shit to the US.
If you use DHL, they send you a bill to pay before clearance. If you use UPS they send you a bill you can pay on delivery or online before delivery. UPS also operates a brokerage, and IME can get you a significantly better tariff rate. It's more, but not dramatically different than what you pay to AliX. My recent purchase from Long Teng took 2-3 days to arrive after dispatch. IMO, the cost of shipping was worth it.
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Thanks for the info, Definitely is something new to me. Trying to wrap my head around it before buying again.
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I just ordered a frame and my quote and payment included shipping with will cover everything from what I am told. I have no idea who shipping will be with, but ordered from XM Carbon Speed.
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Long time listener, first time caller.
I can only speak from my experience, but I ordered the X68 from TanTan on June 26th and the frame was delivered yesterday on August 19th. Roughly 7 weeks from order to delivery. It was delivered via UPS, as of yet, no additional cost. $719 for the frame kit and $160 for shipping.
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Okay, The aliexpress being the "import agent" makes sense, but how does this work if you buy directly from the manufacturer for, lets say, a frame or some wheels? Then am I responsible to pay all import fees when it gets into the US? Does the shipping company send me a bill?
This seems like the only way I'd be able to get the frame I'm looking at since the ali stores no longer shit to the US.
Normally, frames and wheels are not shipped through AliExpress Cainiao. You can choose duty-free logistics just like buying on AliExpress in EU countries; you can also trade outside of AliExpress. This is done through a logistics agent. Just like EU duty-free logistics, no additional tax is required for shipments to the United States.
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Just be clear with the seller what they're doing about tariff/duty. Most offer DPD (duty paid delivery)-they've been doing that in europe for a while, and they can do it to the US as well. They pay the shipping company the duty up front as part of the shipping fee and the shipping company acts as their agent to pay tariff on import. Transparent to the buyer.
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Normally, frames and wheels are not shipped through AliExpress Cainiao. You can choose duty-free logistics just like buying on AliExpress in EU countries; you can also trade outside of AliExpress. This is done through a logistics agent. Just like EU duty-free logistics, no additional tax is required for shipments to the United States.
At least for my last frame and wheels set I purchased, through Aliexpress, and delivered to me in the USA, Cainiao was involved. Cainiao is printed on the top of the EMS label with a bunch of numbers and Hanzi characters above a bar code label. After the box left Customs, there is a USPS label placed on the wheels box, and a Fed-Ex label placed on the frame box. I am not sure there is a "normal" way to ship complete bikes, frames, and wheels from china. Manufacturers likely partner with a logistics/exporter/shipper that give them the lowest price and best delivery for their product. OTOH, from what I have read, Aliexpress is like Amazon in that they have a huge established very efficient/cost effective shipping operation. If you are a seller listing your frames and wheels in an Aliexpress store, why not use Alibaba/Aliexpress/Cainiao to ship your frames and wheels?
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I just finished reading and attempted to comprehend how packages purchased through Aliexpress are processed these days through CBP.
- I encountered 20 acronyms that are plastered all through the CBP's website and printed pages/documentations. (I'll paste them at the bottom just for grins, posting filler material, and an eye rolling experience for anyone interested.)
In a nutshell...
- What we have shipped to the USA through Aliexpress falls under CBP's E-commere policies initiated on September 12, 2016. https://www.cbp.gov/trade/basic-import-export/e-commerce
- Until recently, when the apple cart was flipped over, most of E-commerce purchases fell under the $800 daily duty free De Minimis process established under section 301 Tariffs. (This is gone now!)
- The policies that are in place for the items we purchase from Aliexpress and pass through customs primarily fall under the "informal entry" process and is limited to items valued up to $2500 USD.
- Items valued over $2500 have to go through the "formal entry" process.
- There is a set of documents that have to be filled out and filed through the EDI, through the ACH per EDP process. (Listed below)
- Per this process, all of the fees, duties, Tariffs, documents and declarations have to be submitted and paid before the items enter the CBP facility.
- (Entry Consolidation) Items can be bundled, grouped, into larger packages as long as each individual item is electronically listed with all the required information.
- These packages are then processed through the "Automated Clearing House" ACH.
- Once the packages are cleared, they are picked up and delivered to another sorting center that separates and sorts the items and determines the best way to ship the items to the purchaser.
What needs to be included in the "Informal entry process"
1. Bill of Lading: A contractual document between the shipper and the carrier that lists the details of the shipment, including the contents, origin, destination, and terms of carriage.
2. Commercial Invoice: An invoice that provides proof of sale between the buyer and seller, including details like the product description, quantity, value, and country of origin.
3. Packing List: A detailed list of all the items in the shipment, including the quantity, weight, and dimensions of each package.
4. Entry Summary (CBP Form 3461): This document is required for customs clearance in the USA and includes information about the shipment, such as the contents, value, and country of origin.
5. Certificate Of Origin: This document certifies that the goods being shipped were wholly obtained, produced, manufactured, or processed in a particular country.
6. Letter Of Credit: A binding agreement between the seller and buyer that protects both parties during the transaction.
7. Dangerous Goods Documentation: If the shipment contains any hazardous materials, additional documentation is required to comply with international shipping regulations.
Acronyms
CBP U.S. Customs and Border Protection
EMS Express Mail Service
ACE Automated Commercial Environment
CCP Customs Clearance Process
EMEG Electronic manifest for export goods
EDI Electronic Data Interchange
EDP Electronic Declaration and Processing
HTS Harmonized Tariff Schedule
ACH Automated Clearinghouse
PPD Prepaid Duty
DPD Duty Paid Delivery
EDP Electronic Declaration and Processing
DGD Dangerous Goods Documentation
MPF Merchandise Processing Fee
HMF Harbor Maintenance Fee
DHF Document and Handling Fees
CBF Customs Brokerage Fees
PHC Port Handling Charges
EDA estimated date of arrival
BIEC Border Interagency Executive Council
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At least for my last frame and wheels set I purchased, through Aliexpress, and delivered to me in the USA, Cainiao was involved. Cainiao is printed on the top of the EMS label with a bunch of numbers and Hanzi characters above a bar code label. After the box left Customs, there is a USPS label placed on the wheels box, and a Fed-Ex label placed on the frame box. I am not sure there is a "normal" way to ship complete bikes, frames, and wheels from china. Manufacturers likely partner with a logistics/exporter/shipper that give them the lowest price and best delivery for their product. OTOH, from what I have read, Aliexpress is like Amazon in that they have a huge established very efficient/cost effective shipping operation. If you are a seller listing your frames and wheels in an Aliexpress store, why not use Alibaba/Aliexpress/Cainiao to ship your frames and wheels?
Because the goods are shipped through AliExpress, buyers need to directly pay the tariffs set by AliExpress (according to the current amount, the price of rims worth $120 will be increased to $160). This cannot be waived, and the shipping costs are higher than those provided by the logistics provider.