importing batteries and kits seperately?

[emaayan]

hi...

i've recently ordered ecospeed kit from ecospeed, and batteries from better-bikes..


however better-bikes say they are taking a risk in sending the battery because they are considered hazmat. they added there's a loophole which allows you to send a battery with a kit or an e-bike.

my problem however is that i DON'T want this to be considered as a kit on our end OUR customs won't allow a kit stronger then 250 watt, so i requested them to split the shipment by sending in the engine first (no kit and gearbox) and then, if the engine passes after 6-8 weeks send in the rest of the kit when they finish it.

[Wizzbit]

What country are you in that won't allow the kit through?
Because as I understand it the 250w + kits aren't illegal to import, only illegal to ride on the road,
they are allowed off road or private residence.
Also customs wont necessarily open a package unless they think its suspicious, if its labelled as bike wheel or bike accessory it shouldn't be a problem.

[emaayan]

i live in israel, and i've heard no such distinction, but i did hear already that one motor got blocked. i have no idea on what criteria customs might open something or not.

[NeilP]

Do you reckon customs in your country or postal workers would steal an iPhone that was sent or are they pretty reliable and a safe?

[emaayan]

i don't understand the question..

[NeilP]

Are the customs and postal workers in your country reliable and safe or does stuff often get stolen while in the post?

[emaayan]

yea i got that question, i just didn't really understand it's relation..

[NeilP]

None, just wanted an answer to the question

[Punx0r]

Can you not just call customs and ask if the import of >250W kits for use on private property is restricted? I would be surprised if they did not give helpful advice on such matters.

[emaayan]

so far everything i read in the papers suggest nothing of the sort..