Posting packages overseas

[Hollienz]

Hi there,

I need to post a package home to New Zealand and have just discovered that it is prohibited to send personal items/second-hand clothing etc overseas other than to USA or UK. I've tried FEDEX, UPS, DHL and apparently Correo Argentino doesn't post any packages over 2 kg.

Does anyone have any idea how I can get my package home???? It seems absurd that you can post to USA/UK but not NZ or anywhere else???!!! I could also send it to Australia if that helps. This is very last minute as I am leaving to go backpacking tomorrow..

Any suggestions would be super helpful. The package is mainly my clothing and a few bits and pieces weighing only 4 kg..

Thanks.

 

[NomadInBA]

I have tried many times to send things to NZ (both new and used) from here and only about 20% of the stuff ever arrived. That was using both Correo Argentina and Orca. Since then I have not bothered and would avoid both these companies

I have never heard about that restriction on used items and seems a bit strange.… When I sent items back I would just state what it was and not whether it was new or used. I would check this with nz customs. Sorry I can't be more helpful.

 

[Hollienz]

Hi

thanks for the reply! well that is weird they told me that.. although both DHL and FEDEX said it was prohibited, maybe something new?? They said I could lie and say it was new clothing but might get intercepted. Maybe I'll just do that and hope it gets there...

Thanks!!

 

[Ceviche]

What about letters sent abroad from Argentina. Do they reach?

 

[NomadInBA]

Hi

thanks for the reply! well that is weird they told me that.. although both DHL and FEDEX said it was prohibited, maybe something new?? They said I could lie and say it was new clothing but might get intercepted. Maybe I'll just do that and hope it gets there...

Thanks!!

No problem. I would simply risk it. I would be very surprised if it does get stopped by NZ Customs other than for any standard checks.

 

[NomadInBA]

What about letters sent abroad from Argentina. Do they reach?

I have not had any letters go amiss and generally they arrive slightly later than the estimated delivery times. Only once did one take a week or two more to arrive.