I recently purchased a 20 acre plot and need to fence it with chain link. I’m looking at all options, one of which is Alibaba. How does one order large shipments like this? How does freight get charged/calculated? Do I pick it up at the shipping port? How do import taxes get charged/calculated?
So just a heads up in regards to ordering from there.
If you’re in USA customs will want some tax money. The seller will tell you all fees are included but unless you speak directly to them it’s highly unlikely. So add a few days for them to send you notice and bill you.
A lot of sellers will not do business at all for only one order and without speaking the language.
They are up while it is night time in USA. So speaking to someone will have to happen in their time zone.
If you do find a seller expect a slightly higher price.
Use an agent if you can… the cost will even out but you will definitely get your stuff properly delivered.
Just a heads up from someone who is ordering various types of samples trying to find a supplier in many different industries.
Thank you! When you say an agent what exactly does that mean?