DHL's security policy states that it is not allowed to transport counterfeit goods via the DHL network. DHL does not want to be associated with counterfeit goods and upon suspicion of such goods being imported, Customs will be informed. It is prohibited in many countries to introduce counterfeit goods and where proven the Customs authority will seize the goods and penalize the buyer.
If you are offered very low prices for branded goods that are sold on shopping websites or via other channels, you can normally assume that the goods are counterfeit. High quality branded goods that are often copied are:
Shoes
Clothing
Bags
Expensive Watches
CDs and DVDs
Perfumes
Electronics
Shipping Commodities – What You Need to Know
Certain commodities are considered as ‘Non-Document’ and need to be accompanied by a Customs invoice and, in some cases, additional Customs documentation. Other commodities are considered simply as a ‘Document’ and only require a DHL Waybill to be completed. The following list gives examples of ‘Document’ commodities:
Annual reports Booklets, brochures (non-advertising) Charts/graphs Computer printouts Cheques (cancelled only) Documents, general business Invoices (not blank)
Manuals Music, printed or manuscript Pamphlets Personal mail Price lists Visa applications
Certain Document and Non-Document commodities are subject to restrictions. Please contact your local Customer Service Department to clarify shipping requirements.