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[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] DKM119:
I am talking to a seller on ebay, seem that it depends on how they ship the item, using Hong Kong DHL you have to pay custom duty, between $35/45 but using Singapore EMS don't have to pay anything, but it takes longer to deliver.

So I'm guessing that it depends on what company the seller uses to ship the item.

Now can anyone explain to me how do custom duty payment works? Do I pay it to the seller or I pay it when I receive the phone?
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] Mostar088:
Usuly when u recive the parcel. Custom Duty always check and open parcel that comes by DHL, sometime u get lucky and it passes tru custom. If u dont wont to pay taxes always avoid DHL as carrier.

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MHA-L29 dual sim and MHA-L09 singel sim INT version

MHA-AL00 Chinese Version.

Then u have different Cust on INT version like.

C432 = EU

C636 = Asia

C185 = Africa/Middle East

C10 = Russia

Etc......
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] NiggZ:
received my Mate 9 from mygsm.me ordered last week Thurs and Arrived on Monday really fast shipping I was amazed so +1 for them. Didn't have to pay any extra taxes but im from Australia. Loving the phone so far :D
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] Mostar088:
Did they ship with DHL?
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] NiggZ:
yeah they did
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] sirdj:
Did the give you a tracking number, cause they haven't emailed me one. However I'm glad that yours arrived fairly quickly.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] 5[Strogino]:
What's version and model?
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] Mostar088:
They sell MHA-L29C185
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] bonerp:
mygsm.me shipped to UK with DHL and no duties were payable.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] DKM119:
Hey guy is possible to pay the custom duty online with the DHL tracking number?
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] NiggZ:
They did but I had to email them and by the time I got the reply email I already had the phone. My status on the order was processed on the site the whole time it never changed to "shipped".
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] vapotrini:
I ordered yesterday and received my tracking number today. Like everyone else, it was sent via DHL.

Hope you've gotten yours by now.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] sirdj:
I only received an email saying "order has been processed". No DHL tracking number. So I think I shall email them for it.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] NiggZ:
yeah i was the same , so you should have it arriving soon :)
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] willy.gabriel.7131:
Question USA, Customs, tax, I need information

Comrades, any of you living in the United States bought the phone at www .mygsm.me with DHL shipping, had to pay customs duties?
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] opasha:
Just contact them at sales@mygsm.me - tell them to ship it to you with a courier that does not cost import tax or low import tax. America has many options outside of DHL. In terms of reliability, they are a good source to get the international version MHA-L29.

Most likely you'll speak with Nash.

DHL is a real big hit and miss. Some guys had to pay import, some didn't. I would contact them directly before they ship so you aren't blindsided. I had cancelled my order because I wanted the the Space Grey International version from Amazon. However, mygsm.me had already shipped to my UK address (I'm from the states, but currently visiting family) and arrived in 3 days, but DHL held it due to customs duty tax plus whatever extra fee they added on. They were charging 276 GBP ($344); it went up like 2.5 gbp per day, and they said I had to pay DHL in order to release the item. I had to call them to ship it back. Still waiting on my refund. Nash said once they receive it, my refund will be processed.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] willy.gabriel.7131:
My problem is that, I am from Argentina, I ask the shipment to the USA and an importer brings it as my own to my country. In Argentina cell phone taxes reach 70% of the value of the purchase, that is why I ask the shipment to USA

Enviado desde mi SM-G935F mediante Tapatalk
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] opasha:
I'm a US resident and used a US credit card for delivery to the UK. I don't think you'll have any problems shipping it to the US. Just make sure your credit card company is aware of the transaction before you place the order just in case you run into any verification issues.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] willy.gabriel.7131:
For me it is more difficult, I have the money, the cards ok, authorized, but I can not buy abroad with ordinary postal mail is impossible, and with curier I have a maximum limit of USD 1000 in total (cell value + taxes + expenses Of freight) I have calculated the value of the purchase and they will not authorize it, that is why I ask the shipment to Usa and an importer brings it to me, but they do not pay customs duties, they receive the cell phone and they bring it to me, That is my problem and my doubt, I will have to pay customs taxes in the USA ??

I already sent an email to mygsm.me asking for a different curier, meanwhile could someone from USA help me in this problem? If you know something or someone who bought this web page, everything went well with the shipment? Someone had to pay customs tax in the US ??
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] opasha:
Someone else will have to chime in. Mygsm is closed today and tomorrow. They re-open on Saturday according to Nash. You'll have to wait till then or someone chimes in from the US that received it. Best of luck.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] vapotrini:
I'm in the process of doing the very same thing so I should be able to let you know tomorrow, as that when the phone is supposed to arrive in the US. If there's duties attached, I'm sure my courier will let me know.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] willy.gabriel.7131:
Excellent man, I'll be eternally grateful if you keep me informed

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[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] swordstool:
The REAL International Version (MHA-L29) available NOW!

Finally L29!!!! I just ordered it.. Just go to WondaMobile. XDA won't let me link it because I'm a newbie LOL!
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] NiggZ:
Why is this real and all the other aren't real :confused:
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] swordstool:
Lol sorry but I'm excited! But seriously, there are many listings on eBay and other sellers site that say international, but it's MHA-AL00, which is the Chinese model . Technically that model can be used internationally, but it didn't have Google Play Services support. Models MHA-L29 & - L09 are the REAL international versions.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] Mostar088:
Dont be to sure it's the L29 version, because 2 days ago i wrote to them, they sold the AL00 version with Google Play installed and told them that they cant sell it with Google Play because it dont work on AL00. Now they have the L29 in stock that quick sounds a bit strange? But please keep us informed when u recive it.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] HomerSp:
Ordered mine on Monday from PC-King (http://www.pcking.de/_smartphone/sm...-4g-lte-64-gb-microsdxc-slot.html?s_group_id=), and it arrived yesterday. It's the L29 version in case anyone is wondering :)
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] swordstool:
I did confirm with them via e-mail whether the model number is AL00, L29, or L09, and they said L29. Plus it only comes in 64 GB, which is another good sign as that what Huawei says. If not, it simply goes back. If they give me even an ounce of grief, I just contact PayPal and it's done. That's another reason I liked buying from them, you can use PayPal, hence their protection.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] Mostar088:
Ok, when u recive it can i you tell us what Cust it has, if it is.

C432 EU

C636 Asia

C185 Middle East/Africa
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] swordstool:
Oh yeah, another reason for confidence is that Wonda Mobile has an 8.9 out of 10 rating on Trust Pilot. A lot better than places like Oppomart LOL! ;)
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] Mostar088:
I know about them an i have trade with them before, just they newer replied my question a sent them but after that they removed all AL00 phones from there website and replaced them with L29.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] Crickette:
Are you in the U. S.? If so, how much was the phone?
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] HomerSp:
No, I'm in Sweden. They don't seem to ship outside of Europe.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] sirdj:
So I got my phone from Mygsm.me It took 4 days (delay at Sydney hub)

Had to go in 40° heat to DHL Sydney to pick it up (they insist on delivering at 8am when I'm at work and no-one is home) . Totally soaked by the time I reached back home.

So its the L29 Middle East/Africa model L29C185. Everything is good so far.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] vapotrini:
Just to let you know, the phone has been delivered to my courier in the US. However my courier is saying that they won't be able to tell me if any duties have been added until the phone physically arrives here.

Fwiw: The person I spoke with there claims that they've never ever experienced duties being applied to any product coming into the US. Which obviously is very promising, but a little hard to believe imo. Either way, by Tuesday I should have the phone in my hands and I'll be sure to give you the complete break down. As I'm sadly fully aware of the bs and hoops you have to jump through just to import a simple cell phone.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] opasha:
I cancelled my Amazon UK order since it was taking forever to ship from Spain and wouldn't arrive on time. I ordered the 64gb Space Grey from Wonda Mobile to UK. I'll keep you all posted on the model number. Should arrive via DHL in 4-7 days.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] willy.gabriel.7131:
Thank you very much for the information, I have been searching the web and find many people of my country who went through the same thing as me (they bought in china, united kingdom, etc) and they did not receive the order in USA by customs, they had to expect something like this Like 20 days to return to the seller and ask him to send it by curier to my country, paying shipping costs 2 times and also the tax of my country that is very high.

I decided to request the shipment to mygsm.me direct to Argentina for curier to pay taxes, and surely I must pay the expenses for the services of a customs broker.

I thank you for the trouble of writing to me and I hope that your package arrives at your hands without extra expenses
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] wildlime:
I just picked up a gold one in Hong Kong. Proper Google Services
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] salespalace:
I've got an option to buy the middle eastern version for $600 from abroad, or I can get the EU version here in the UK for around £650 which is roughly £$820. which should i get?
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] SWBgHz:
There are only three versions, the INT and Chinese (same but for software, all the bands) and the Euro version without dual SIM and with a couple less bands. Details and model numbers elsewhere around here.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] salespalace:
yep, the middles eastern is the INT version dual sim, the EU version is not dual sim. they both have all the bands i need for 4G in the UK, 3,7 and 20.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] wildlime:
Ok so the 636 is the international dual?
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] opasha:
This phone is hands down one of the top flagships (I'm upgrading from a Nexus 6p and owned a P8 Max - Huawei is a solid brand):

1) Excellent design

2) Excellent battery life - 4000mAh is huge

3) Excellent large screen with popping colors - they did an amazing job on the P8 Max and kept the consistency on the Mate 9 despite being a 1080p screen (great for battery life - just ask any tech reviewer)

4) Excellent performance - thanks to the Kirin 960 chip

5) Excellent camera - by far one of the best when compared to the Google Pixel and iPhone 7 Plus.

6) Excellent XDA community - lots of developers and friends here helping each other out, and it's only going to keep growing considering a lot of Nexus owners and Note 7 owners have/are upgrading to this device.

If you have any other questions, just ask. Everyone here is quite helpful/informative.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] dancrow:
Did you received any OTA update yet?
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] opasha:
Wonda Mobile shipped my order today from Hong Kong via DHL. My Mate 9 (Space Grey, 64gb/4gb, MHA-L29) will be delivered this Wednesday - I did pay the extra 15 GBP for DHL Express (3-7 day shipping). [MENTION=4876367]Mostar088[/MENTION], I know you checked with them about the model numbers, and they changed their inventory, so that will be the first thing I check. Despite that, they have been a breeze to deal with. I also used PayPal. [MENTION=2640401]swordstool[/MENTION], what's your status update?
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] swordstool:
Mine shipped this morning as well, but I did the Chronopost, not DHL, so you should get yours first.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] wildlime:
I got mine in HK. Probably the c636 model I got
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] opasha:
Ah, gotcha. Thanks :).

Any issues or handicaps with this version? Thanks :).
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] wildlime:
None I can see but only b110 right now. Waiting for the bug ota with lots of fixes. I got it for Â£460 in HK
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] opasha:
Thanks :).
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] lpnb12:
Ok so I bought mine from the UAE it cost 2290 from Axiom Telecom. Overall it took 8 days to get here and cost 150 AED I wish I discovered my GSM before I purchased from Axiom.

Axiom were ok although it did take a few days to get there sh** together.

They use aramex as a courier. Once it landed in Australia and passed through customs which all happened fairly quickly no way no more updates for 4 days which was very frustrating, so I did alot of digging around and found it they bought a company called Fastway in Australia. Want to be in their system I could track it and noticed that it had sat in the Newcastle depot from Thursday to Sunday even though they supposedly deliver everyday. Then they tried to attempt a delivery on Sunday while I wasn't home I was told then to ring the courier and arrange re-delivery directly with him, he wasn't very helpful but said he would try again on Monday, Monday coming to a close when he tells me he can't deliver till Friday, absolutely ridiculous!! Apart from Fastway themselves taking no ownership or responsibility. Oh yeah and I had to pick it up from the depot myself anyway.... GRRRR!!!

Axiom should not use aramex for delivery to Australia.

I ended up buying the champagne gold version because I couldn't find an international version with the mocha colour I really wanted and then found mention of mygsm on this site after I'd already ordered it. Oh well still happy with the phone and it's growing on me it will be covered by a case soon anyway.

oh yeah mine is firmware b110 and c185

Looking forward to an update so I have to say it's pretty good and nothing is a show stopper at this stage. Very fast and a significant upgrade from my Xperia Z3

Edit:

It seems I got a good price when all said and done, I converted my final cost to USD, EUROS and UKP

Landed cost

623 + 42 = 665 USD

489 + 33 = 521 GBP

580 + 38 = 618 Euros

Was about 913 aud landed cost to me but converting it with google to aud it was 25 less than that... and that was actually cheaper then the one I had ordered and then cancelled on Aliexpress.!

Oh yeah and the other important thing from an Australian perspective is staying below the $1000 threshold as you might get pinged with import tax.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] vapotrini:
Okay, best of luck to you. Hope it works out better for you that way.

I just received mine and there were no extra taxes or duties shipping it into the US. I also got lucky and paid next to nothing to get it cleared in my country.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] swordstool:
[MENTION=7879500]lpnb12[/MENTION] what is the model number? MHA-AL00? MHA-L29?
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] opasha:
Axiom telecom sells the same one mygsm sells - MHA-L29 cust 185 (corrected) for middle east.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] swordstool:
Okay. Just curious :D
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] lpnb12:
Yep! Champagne gold only. C185 dont you mean?
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] opasha:
Yes, it's unfortunate they only sell one color there; they were the first vendor I came across in my searches. Yes, thanks for the correction. I meant C185 :D.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] lpnb12:
Still nice and not too gold that it looks jewellery / bling - like.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] opasha:
My Mate 9 arrived today as scheduled! Wonda Mobile is just awesome. I had to pay $22.95 to DHL customs, and they refunded it to me immediately with proof of purchase and invoice from DHL online. It is in fact the Space Grey 64gb/4gb/MHA-L29 officially on the manufacturer box. Once I open it up later today, I'll update this post with pictures and other data. [MENTION=2640401]swordstool[/MENTION], you'll love it!
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] swordstool:
[MENTION=1871034]opasha[/MENTION] So DHL asked you for money at the door? Did they only take cash? Weird because Wonda actually sent mine via DHL too, even though I selected Chronopost (which was cheaper). I wasn't home yesterday so DHL left the tag on the door and I signed it for them to leave the package without anyone home today. I wonder how that will work if they require a customs fee?!

Anyway, even if I get it today I won't be able to activate in until I get an AT&T SIM and transfer my number from VZ, so probably this weekend. Congrats!
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] opasha:
No, I got a phone call from DHL before it left Hong Kong two days ago. They pretty much give you a heads up to avoid delays. I went online and entered the waybill number (this will be given to you from Wonda Mobile with the shipping info) here: https://epayments.dhl.co.uk/ (you can change the co.uk to .com for US). It brings up the payment you owe and you can pay via credit card. That's what I did. Just be patient and let it go through to avoid duplicate payments. If you don't pay online, they do charge you in person with a credit card machine from what I know about DHL. That's ONLY if a customs charge has been added on.

Wonda Mobile doesn't know what each country's DHL will do, so you can't blame them, but they are really responsible/upfront by handling the charge for you when you show them (I just took screenshots of the DHL paid invoice web page and of the transaction shown pending in my bank account (just crop out all your important/private information via PAINT or GIMP). Send it to them as a .jpg file as proof (easier this way because it saves space since screenshots from your desktop are only like 1mb in size or less; phone pics are much too large and may not send or take forever to send if it's too large unless you upload via google drive or something).

I think you'll be fine. DHL usually tells you if you owe something in order to give it to you, otherwise they will put a hold on it until the payment is cleared. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. You can always contact Wonda Mobile. They're really good with their communication. I'm thoroughly impressed with them even more so than mygsm.me especially since they have all the colors.

Thanks! Best of luck to you and have fun with it! I'm glad I got it. The mate 9 members are pretty active and help each other quite well, so that's a big plus.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] swordstool:
[MENTION=1871034]opasha[/MENTION] Oh okay. Yeah they never contacted me about anything like that. Maybe there isn't any duty to the US. I thought I read online that only cell phones don't get any duty to the US, and items in general that are under $1,000 USD don't, but there was no clear answer online anywhere (that I could find). Yeah I look forward to being active in the Mate 9 community here :)
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] opasha:
Yeah, I don't recall ever having to pay any duty in US for phones or smaller items. I don't think you'll have to. Even if you do, Wonda Mobile will refund it.:highfive:
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] smithinsundar:
Bought mine 2 days back from Bahrain. L29 C185 B110. :o
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] swordstool:
Got my Mate 9 in the US yesterday, and just to confirm, no duties, taxes, etc. And it is MHA-L29 as Wonda Mobile stated. Won't be activating it until my AT&T SIM comes in a few days, but I am excited!!! :D
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] aknotts415:
keep us posted! Im thinking about pulling the trigger too! My pixel is back ordered untill 1/13 so i may just cancel. How much did it cost you in the end?
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] swordstool:
About $780 USD, including shipping.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] yoboj:
For those interested I received new Mate 9 (L29) today (Thu 8th). Ordered from Wonda Mobile on Tuesday morning (6th), paid for DHL, dispatched by Wonda 24hrs later, delivered by DHL 32 hours after.

I can confirm it is the L29 model and mine is running build MHA-L29C636B110.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] gavinfabl:
The only problem buying a phone via the import method is lack of a warranty. If you have a problem you have to send it back at your cost. Having got burned by the Note 7 saga I'm not sure I would import an expensive phone again. I'd rather wait a few more weeks and buy it in the UK, via a U.K. Retailer for that extra peace of mind .
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] TOWWTC:
Can't wait to join. I honestly should've held off from purchasing the Honor 8 but oh well.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] Nickco43:
I just ordered a Mate 9 off wondamobile. Hopefully I don't have to pay any duties since I'm in the us. My Oneplus one is long over due to be buried in the ground. I hope we can get asop or CM on this thing!
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] swordstool:
I got mine from Wonda Mobile, delivered to the US via DHL a few days ago. No duties/taxes etc.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] Nickco43:
That's good to hear.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] gavinfabl:
I ignored my own advice :)

Ordered from Wondamobile yesterday. Will see how long it takes to get to the UK now.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] vapotrini:
Depends entirely on your location really. Under your circumstances, would be crazy not to wait and buy it with all the benefits that would bring. Hard to see why anyone would choose to play the online lottery unless there wasn't any alternative. Having a warranty is a luxury many don't get to experience. Living on a small island I know that from the moment I push the purchase button, I've done it fully aware and committed to having no warranty and having to accept whatever I receive. All I can do at that point is simply hope that somehow the retailer happens to pick up the right box to send to me, as there is absolutely zero chance that it will ever be returned. Far too expensive and way too much effort involved. Funny at times to see people complain about how unlucky they were to receive their "5th" device because it arrived with yet more (microscopic) imperfections, for the 5th time.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] mikejasonsmith:
Anyone know if there is an international 128gb version available? Would anyone say there is a huge difference between the 4GB and 6GB Ram models? Thanks
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] Nickco43:
I just got my mate 9 from wondamobile. I am in the US and did not pay any duties. I had a screen protector pre installed by them but it was not installed correctly.

Who do I call to get my BL unlocked?
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] opasha:
Refer to [MENTION=4572798]duraaraa[/MENTION]'s helpful post here: http://pastebin.com/RYSvQq21

Here are the steps I took to help you speed things along using his post: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=70076360&postcount=2