Questions about importing laser from China

[cody michael]

I read a few posts on here but need more info form anyone that has done this. I am considering purchasing this laser or something similair.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Laser-Engraving-600-400mm-80W-Co2-Laser-Cutting-Machine-with-Honeycomb-Specifical-for-Plywood-Acrylic/32500200047.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb 201602_1_10065_10344_10068_10130_10324_10342_10547 _10325_10343_10546_10340_10548_10341_10545_10084_1 0617_10083_10616_10618_10615_10307_5920011_10313_1 0059_10534_100031_10103_441_10624_442_10623_10622_ 10621_10620_10142,searchweb201603_1,ppcSwitch_7&algo_expid=e50d4fab-a90a-491d-8371-6a5173d3bab5-0&algo_pvid=e50d4fab-a90a-491d-8371-6a5173d3bab5&transAbTest=ae803_5&priceBeautifyAB=4

I have a K40 that works good just want something bigger, what is the process of going through customs etc? is it exspensive? do you hire someone to deal with them? I have never dealt with this before.

does anyone have an idea on total cost of customs fees etc?

[Mike Null]

Cody
Thre have been numerous posts regarding the importing of equipment from China. I suggest you do a search and prepare for some heavy reading.

[Wilbur Harris]

Contact somebody who handles this sort of thing.

valexander.com

You can chose who you want but that's a good place to start...actually the only one I know about.

[cody michael]

Thank you I will look into valexander.com

[Doug Hoffman]

I used CBClogistics.com They are a customs brokerage and freight forwarder. They have several offices. I used the one out of Chicago.
Also, when you order the laser, ask about ports. I had mine shipped to Chicago as my port. Several sellers never offered this choice. Since
I am in WI, it saved me time and money.

[John Lifer]

Search the site, I've posted many times, as have others. It isn't the customs but shipping that is expensive.

[cody michael]

They all list free shipping to seaport. Is that a scam? I can drive to Detroit easily Chicago I could even do.

Can someone give me.an example of.what they paid in customs fees?

[Lee Childers]

Just received my XTLaser from China...shipping was $550 and DHL charged me another $380 for broker fees , to handle customs and deliver to my door.It was in customs for a week because it was a laser and required some more documents from the importer.

[John Lifer]

To Seaport, i.e. San Diego, Vancouver, Seattle......Yep, most have that included in the price. From US port to you is Your responsibility and cost, I paid $700 shipping to my door from west coast port to Arkansas. May have been a bit less from New Orleans, but I didn't check.... around $400 duty and broker fees

[cody michael]

To Seaport, i.e. San Diego, Vancouver, Seattle......Yep, most have that included in the price. From US port to you is Your responsibility and cost, I paid $700 shipping to my door from west coast port to Arkansas. May have been a bit less from New Orleans, but I didn't check.... around $400 duty and broker fees

Thank you,

I live about 2 hours from Detroit and most consider that a seaport. If It is going to cost me an extra $400 in fees I am may just buy one of ebay, I can get a slightly larger machine shipped to my door for $1100 more. Importing a machine is looking like its not worth it.

I appreciate your time and input.

[Dave Sheldrake]

That's a big K40 Cody and not really worth bothering with. Look for a machine that has a DSP controller as it will be a lot more realiable and easy to fix if it has any problems

[Doug Fisher]

>>They all list free shipping to seaport. Is that a scam?<<

Doesn't that mean they pay for shipping from the factory to the nearest seaport on the coast in China?

[Bill George]

Thank you,

I live about 2 hours from Detroit and most consider that a seaport. If It is going to cost me an extra $400 in fees I am may just buy one of ebay, I can get a slightly larger machine shipped to my door for $1100 more. Importing a machine is looking like its not worth it.

I appreciate your time and input.

Do yourself a favor and read the posts on here about eBay laser engravers. There are USA venders of Chinese machines, as LightObject dot com, Rabbit Laser USA and others if you search. When you purchase the cheap POS ones off eBay please remember unless you can troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical and just plain everything, please do not expect a lot of help.

[John Lifer]

Unless you are willing to change out tube, and probably many other things on the laser, don't waste your time with an eBay POS. Bill is right, and if k40 controller, it is pretty much garbage too. If you RESEARCH, not just here but elsewhere, and read between the lines, almost 100% of the k40s that work are modified heavily or they don't work.

And Sorry, just What Ocean does MI have? That is a LAKE. Sorry, just had to do that. No, they won't pay to ship inland into the US, YOU will do that, either in price or added......

[cody michael]

Do yourself a favor and read the posts on here about eBay laser engravers. There are USA venders of Chinese machines, as LightObject dot com, Rabbit Laser USA and others if you search. When you purchase the cheap POS ones off eBay please remember unless you can troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical and just plain everything, please do not expect a lot of help.

I have a K40 currently and I have been very happy with it. I just want something bigger with a bigger bed.

spending even the 2,000 on that laser would be hard to afford, there is no chance of affording anything more expensive.

Thank you all for your help.

[Bill George]

I have a K40 currently and I have been very happy with it. I just want something bigger with a bigger bed.

spending even the 2,000 on that laser would be hard to afford, there is no chance of affording anything more expensive.

Thank you all for your help.

If your happy with your K40 by all means get one off eBay. You have had lots of troubleshooting experience already.

[Dave Sheldrake]

I have a K40 currently and I have been very happy with it. I just want something bigger with a bigger bed.

spending even the 2,000 on that laser would be hard to afford, there is no chance of affording anything more expensive.

Thank you all for your help.

Shenhui SH350D
Kehui KH7050

Both under $2,000
Both run from DSP controllers

[cody michael]

Shenhui SH350D
Kehui KH7050

Both under $2,000
Both run from DSP controllers


Can you post a link to the Kehui KH7050? I would be very interested to check it out. Only ones I could find were aliexspress and 8k for shipping

[Dave Sheldrake]

Ebay Cody, Lemme see if I can find a local but reliable dealer for you...back later

[cody michael]

Ebay Cody, Lemme see if I can find a local but reliable dealer for you...back later


Thanks I've seen some 700x500 lasers on eBay that I am considering. They have dsp controllers.

[Dave Sheldrake]

Red & Black usually, I'm waiting for a US mate to get me a reliable supplier number for you :)

[cody michael]

Red & Black usually, I'm waiting for a US mate to get me a reliable supplier number for you :)

Thank you. That would be great

[cody michael]

Does anyone know what the difference between these lasers are? The Black/Red seem to be slightly more expensive. They have some kits that come with rotary etc, are the kits worthwhile or buy anything like that separately?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-Port-80W-Laser-Engraving-Machine-CO2-Engraver-Cutter-Auxiliary-Cutter-Device/122342401423?epid=1271594259&hash=item1c7c2ce58f:g:zwoAAOSwke9aCWP6


https://www.ebay.com/itm/80w-CO2-USB-Laser-Engraving-Engraver-Cutter-Machine-700x500mm-DSP-Control-CE/152862854333?epid=17012945090&hash=item2397560cbd:g:874AAOSwMqBaWDeb

[Gary Hair]

Go to both sellers listings on ebay and click on "See other items". Does either one look like a laser company? Do you think you'll get any support? The general response to "which ebay machine should I buy" is NONE of them...

[Bill George]

Does anyone know what the difference between these lasers are? The Black/Red seem to be slightly more expensive. They have some kits that come with rotary etc, are the kits worthwhile or buy anything like that separately?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-Port-80W-Laser-Engraving-Machine-CO2-Engraver-Cutter-Auxiliary-Cutter-Device/122342401423?epid=1271594259&hash=item1c7c2ce58f:g:zwoAAOSwke9aCWP6


https://www.ebay.com/itm/80w-CO2-USB-Laser-Engraving-Engraver-Cutter-Machine-700x500mm-DSP-Control-CE/152862854333?epid=17012945090&hash=item2397560cbd:g:874AAOSwMqBaWDeb

When I told you since you already had a K40 to just get one off eBay it was a joke, Look at the feed back on those sellers, and read the eBay horror stories on here.