Aliexpress is one of the biggest marketplaces in the world, which has a wide range of offers at affordable prices. However, if you want to order an item for someone else, you will need to know how to do it.
In this article, we will look at how to order AliExpress in another person’s name and address. We’ll also outline a few possible reasons why you should buy items and list another person as the recipient of the parcel.
How to order AliExpress in another person’s name
If you’re a beginner and don’t know how to order AliExpress, we can help you. Read our detailed instructions to learn all about shopping on Ali.
This is especially true for expensive purchases with delivery from China, the value of which exceeds 150 euros. In such cases, a copy of the recipient’s passport and TIN may be required, as well as payment of duty and VAT.
Why buy from AliExpress and put another person’s name on it
Here are a few possible reasons why people might want to order from AliExpress in another person’s name:
- Gift. Most often, parcels for another person are ordered in order to give them a gift. This can be a gift for any occasion, from a birthday to an unexpected surprise.
- Send to another country. The AliExpress product catalogue has a lot of goods that are not always available in Ukraine or other countries around the world. This makes it a good option for sending unique gifts or goods to family and friends living abroad.
- Privacy. Some people may buy items from AliExpress on another person to maintain their own privacy and anonymity.
- Business. Businesses using the dropshipping model can order items for their business and ship them to their customers immediately.
- Multiple large purchases. Buyers can try to avoid paying taxes by splitting their orders into several smaller ones. To do this, they can choose their relatives or friends as the recipient.
If you are unsure of your location at the time of parcel delivery, you may be able to take advantage of an order forwarding service within your country.
Buyer’s warning
Delivery of orders from Aliexpress in many countries is handled by the local postal service and transport companies. Although there are alternative ways to receive your parcel without having to show ID, there is always a risk of not receiving your parcel if:
- The parcel contains goods subject to customs control. In this case, customs officials may require scans of your identity documents in order to carry out the necessary procedures and declarations within the applicable laws of your country.
- The parcel contains goods that are prohibited for forwarding. In this case, Customs may confiscate the goods contained in the parcel and the recipient may be held liable.
- Unforeseen circumstances. In case of malfunctions in the delivery service’s recipient identification system or lack of power supply at the point of delivery, a situation may arise when it is mandatory to present documents to receive the shipment.
Ordering goods from AliExpress in the name and address of another person is not difficult. However, it is important to keep in mind some nuances, such as the cost of goods subject to customs control, as well as prohibited to send goods.
You should also be prepared for the fact that in some cases the recipient may be required to show documents to receive the parcel if the SMS confirmation or mobile application option is not available.
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