Ok Buddy...! Thanks for that...

Quote from: Sumeet on December 13, 2010, 10:24:38 AM
Buddy I checked! Both of my processing parcels have the "Made in China"/"Plastic toy parts"...
Any problem...?

Jason from HOBBYKING has modified their website code. The CUSTOMS INVOICE now does NOT read "PLASTIC TOY PARTS", instead now it reads
"MADE IN CHINA"
"HOBBY PARTS"

Please check your Customs invoices in your orders.

We had requested Jason to change the narration to "Hobby parts" as there were issues importing Plastic Toy parts from China.

Hopefully this will help all of us in INDIA  

The customs invoice, as displayed against my order placed a few days ago, said "Made in China/Plastic toy Parts" then but has now changed to "Hobby Parts". Let's see when it arrives.

Guys I ordered two parcels before 10th dec. Both of them are lighter than 200 gms in weight. and containing motor, battery, ESC etc. the status on HK post says that both left hong kong on 15 dec 2010.
But on
"http://ipsweb.ptcmysore.gov.in/ipswebtracking/IPSWeb_submit.htm"

it says

"12/15/2010 1:35:00 PM    HONG KONG    HONG KONG AIR MAIL CENTRE    Insert item into bag (Otb)"

then no change in status till now....

My previous 4 parcels were reached india within two days.

But its already 6th day and no signs of it in India.   

Is it stuck by customs.....?


And one more question: both parcel's tracking numbers are like RC************HK.

So, where should it land in India?

Dont worry sumeet. If the parcels have left from HK on 15 Dec, they should reach you by Jan 15, 2011. Though the packages are small, they will still undergo the customs appraisals. All parcels do. Be patient. Wish you a HAPPY NEW YEAR   (in true spirits)

Nice Job...!

Dont worry my parcel also left by 15th(rcxxxhk). No sign in tracking website. Its Cristmas season so the quantity of parcel coming in is very high. It will take a while to reach us. But the parcel which left on 11th reached me today at trivandrum. Still waiting for the parcel which left on 15th.

Guys, just be patient, you'll receive your parcels before Jan 15, 2011. All the parcels are received at Kolkatta in India and from there these are dispatched to various locations in India, once in Kolkatta, it takes 1 week to 10 days for the Parcel to reach you.

generally, parcels marked as Hobby Parts are cleared by customs. I have successfully received 5 parcels from HK, 2 from an ebay seller in hong kong and 1 more from dealsextreme.com again shipped from hong kong. These parcels included 500 size heli kit, servos, ESC, motor, upgrade parts for Heli, tools etc.

The only key is to be very patient...

All the best to you all and Happy Holidays....

Quote from: azhaguvel on December 20, 2010, 10:55:26 PM
\ But the parcel which left on 11th reached me today at trivandrum. Still waiting for the parcel which left on 15th.

well my parcel left on 11th too but no sign of arriving it till now,,,

Hey guys i am going to buy some motors from hobbyking along with ESCs. The total parcel weight is coming around 900gm but there is no RF part. And it will be book through EMS.
Just wanted to know from people experience here with hobby king how much custom should be declare (i going with 10% )and what are chance if there could be any issue with this import.

Declare a reasonable value...
Don't declare too much or too low...

Its better to use ordinary air mail instead of ems..

I am new to rc hobby. I have experience on r/c simulators, though
I am planning to buy stuff from Hobbyking.

Motor-inrunner 2700 kv
40 amp ESC-HK brand
turnigy TG9E 9g
TX/RX- 6 Ch(Mode 2)-HK brand

I am planning to make my own model.Will thermocol be ok??(I am going to strengthen it)


Will I have to pay custom duty on import??
Can I import radio system?

Thnx a lot

Try the search option on forum. All your questions have been answered before. Start reading

Beginners... Start Here : The RC India Gems !
http://www.rcindia.org/rc-india-forum/the-rc-india-gems/

Quote from: CrazyPilot on December 22, 2010, 07:43:49 PM
Try the search option on forum. All your questions have been answered before. Start reading

Please note that everyone here is helpful, but there is no point in repeating same information for every newcomer.  If you have spent some time reading and searching, and are still confused about anything, be sure to ask. 

Hope to see you flying soon  

Ordered batteries and other stuff (total of 2kg)  on 13 dec came today by singapore EMS.

Description on invoice "Toy parts".

Order some other stuff on 16 dec VIA HK EMS which also came today. Description on invoice "Misc parts" as selected in checkout.

Congrats...! This new year gonna be good for you...right!

It seems like My and other's parcels which are getting late would arrive after 5th jan or even after. I accept that. And still have to wait in new year.

So, Sourabh bhaiya! Wish you a HAPPY NEW YEAR  :Tongue: (in true spirits)

  

Folks, my experience says, its better to use Air Mail (registered) compared to EMS. EMS is costly and makes you fall into customs mess....!!! Unless your item is a damn costly thing, avoid EMS.

Quote from: chokxxi90210 on December 28, 2010, 12:12:03 AM
Folks, my experience says, its better to use Air Mail (registered) compared to EMS. EMS is costly and makes you fall into customs mess....!!! Unless your item is a damn costly thing, avoid EMS.

Absolutely...
all of my parcels arrived at my doorstep in just 13 to 20 Days. One of them was HK 2.4Ghz Radio. And I received without any custom duty. And 13-20 days are not so long for anyone which have older experience with HobbyKing. Even It saves you from the struggle that you could have to do with customs. So, In my opinion, for 100 to 1000gms weight. Go for Air mail registered. For little heavier, Try Air parcel.

This must be a first even for HobbyKing...  they carry the fake and genuine versions of the same product, and they are identified in BOLD letters

Genuine : http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=5548

FAKE : http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=15379

Something interesting happened today

I got one parcel today from hk.
tracking:
12/20/2010 9:15:00 PM HONG KONG  Receive item from customer (Otb) 
12/22/2010 3:38:00 PM HONG KONG HONG KONG AIR MAIL CENTRE Insert item into bag (Otb)

tracking says it hasn't reached india yet

but i am expecting this one this week which left on 15th(hasn't reached me yet).

12/14/2010 11:05:00 AM HONG KONG  Receive item from customer (Otb) 
12/15/2010 1:34:00 PM HONG KONG HONG KONG AIR MAIL CENTRE Insert item into bag (Otb) 
1/2/2011 8:53:00 AM INDIA KOLKATA AIR FOREIGN Receive item at office of exchange (Inb) 
1/2/2011 11:32:00 AM INDIA KOLKATA AIR FOREIGN Send item to domestic location (Inb)

Hey Guys

My parcel is stuck with customs since 28 Dec 2010. But i have not received any notice from them. Please suggest what should i do now...should i cal them or wait for their notice...the parcel contains axn floater jet..this is the first time i ordered a big parcel. It was through air mail.

Regards
Ankur

is there any RTF in the parcel ? ya i think it is. You have to go there, they will never send you a notice (happened same with me recently).

i will suggest to wait and see!