Sending packages to Paraguay via DHL or FEDEX

Gabtar Active member

Member since 14 December 2011

GabtarActive member03 March 2013 07:31:20

I was wondering if anyone has experience with receiving small packages in Asuncion from overseas, ie USA and UK, when they have been sent via FEDEX or DHL. Is it safe, or will it magically disappear when going through customs? What about the length of time it takes to arrive?
I have a physical address with an actual street number and name, which I know is not always the case in Paraguay.
Thanks in advance.

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Lonnie M Active member

Member since 11 November 2010

Lonnie MActive member04 March 2013 14:17:37

I used DHL - good service and safe

3lckr Serial expat

Member since 28 November 2010

3lckrSerial expat04 March 2013 21:18:40

204

There are services in Paraguay, such as ParaguayBox, AsuncionBox Express, Google them, and some others that are cheaper alternative to DHL. They will give you their US, usually Miami address, you buy and ship stuff there, they will ship it to Asuncion and you pick it up in their office. One company is in the center, I think on Estrella, they charge $27 annually, and about $18 per small shipment with FOB less than $100. I used these type of services in Ecuador and find them very reliable and economic.

majbjb Contributor

Member since 26 April 2010

majbjbContributor09 March 2013 03:17:27

158

We use FedEx all the time from US to ASU. Cost is around $70 for a flat envelope for documents and around $100 for small box. You can track delivery all the way from pick up to delivery on line with delivery times averaging around 5 days.