BALI HOME FURNISHINGS – BALI FREIGHT INFORMATION SHEET (during COVID)
Bali Home Furnishings Established 2001
SHOPPING, SHIPPING & SOURCING FROM BALI
DURING COVID-19 INFORMATION FOR YOU.
During these unusual times we are still able to provide sourcing services for individual retail customers and sourcing for businesses in Australia. As we are not doing our usual famous guided shopping trips in Bali, this info sheet that explains how exactly Bali Home Furnishings is operating at this time.
Our Shipping team can take delivery of your goods or we can arrange the shipping team to pick up your items. (once you’ve emailed proof of payment).
Its Shipping as per usual and we have seen an uptake in individuals ordering items from Bali to support the Balinese in these times. We ship direct to Perth. Other cities are catered for, but will include road freight charges.
We ship to our logistics warehouse in Perth. So there are no port charges, customs brokers fees etc. if your goods include permits from Indonesian Govt these will be on charged apart from these permits. Its all included in the rate, apart from GST on the total of goods and freight. This is where you’ll pick up the items or we work with you to arrange for a courier to do so at your costs.
Normally we don’t ship less than a cargo packing box (0.1m3), but because of the unusual conditions, and because we are supporting small businesses in Bali we are happy to ship for you, even if it is a small volume just check with us first by email.
You are charged the m3 after its packaged so please allow a few cms for packaging. We can help you with a itemised quote estimate please email photos and dimensions. But the m3 for shipping is based on actual dimensions when received at cargo.
If you are buying goods, please make sure you have an invoice (NOTA) , with your full contact details, must include your email and BALI HOME FURNISHINGS and the sellers contact details as well. We need this for shipping and for picking up the goods.
We are happy to help you with sourcing if you need it, as we have contacts over many areas of manufacturing in Bali & Java. We can source for small businesses and the individual shopping.
NOTE: We are the shipper, we are not responsible for the quality and accuracy of the goods purchased.
Please make sure you ask the seller for pics before you pay the balance of your invoice.
If you require goods to be packed inside each other, please ask if this is possible before they arrive at the Shipping Company.
We only ship when the consolidated container is full, so goods will not leave Bali immediately. If you need more updates regarding this, please email directly.
If you have special orders that you would like quotes on please send them through. Some shops are not operating full time at the moment so it sometimes takes a while to get replies but we are doing our best.
Try not to be tempted to send your goods via sea freight by yourself. There are some good reasons for this. Goods sent like this will incur significant charges at the port of arrival. You will also be charged for approx. ~40% more cubic metres than you actually have, as the goods will have to be crated for shipping and can’t be condensed. We provide fumigation and document processing for the consolidated goods and can ensure our customers save on these costs rather than individually.
The base rate is $490 per cubic. There are extra charges if goods incur an export fee or if they require extra fumigation. Some goods such as Doors and Marble, incur export fees from the Indonesian Government. Don’t forget to add GST to the total of goods and freight.
We are currently shipping to Perth and can support Melbourne and Adelaide by road. We can source and send small orders to other states just email us or if large orders we can put you in contact with our business collaborators in NSW.
Hopefully this explains a bit better what is happening and we can all be back in our beloved Bali in the not too distant future. Happy shopping!
Practical Tips
Communicating
Most Balinese use Whatsapp to communicate download the Ap and use it as first point of call. Even if they advertise an email address its your best way to communicate. You can download a desktop version of Whatsapp for managing paperwork.
Paying Pay a deposit and when you’ve seen photos of the finished goods pay the balance.
Best ways to transfer funds to pay for goods is through:
- The ap Orbit remit.
- Website Wise (Transferwise)
- Balinese business may have Paypal but not advertise the fact and expect you to cover the fees in transferring.
Some Australian banks have fees not compatible with small amounts so worth looking around for other options but banks are used often for large amounts. HIfx/ XE are also commonly used for large payments in US dollars.
Try shipping the first box!
Email us your questions we have been doing all aspects of sourcing and shipping a long time and may have a simple solution. Just remember its Bali time and ceremonies that dictate the pace of Bali which is what we love. Allow enough time for your goods to be made. Once you’ve shipped your first box you’ll be hooked at how easy it can be.
Suksma the Bali Home Furnishings team