The import and export through Post provides cost saving on transportation.Less transportation cost results in less C.I.F value to calculate duty.The end result is less duty on goods.It takes longer time to import or export through Postal channel.Therefore, if some body wants to save duty on goods but not bothered about time then he may use Post as mode of importation.
But if any body is intrested in faster delivery or receiving of goods then he may use Courier as a mode.Of course you have to pay more duty as you have paid more transportation cost on goods. Therefore there is trade off between Cost and service before choosing mode of importation.
It is possible that we can try both Postal and Courier for sending same goods.Like you can import or export through Post upto Indian ports,then some body handle your clearance at the Customs, and , forward through local courier.You can reduce time taken in the Customs clearance and travelling time taken by the parcel in India.
Some courier comany can import on your behalf,handle customs clearance and send parcel to your address. We can think many combination of doing such things.I feel happy some body share his views on this subject.
