Our standard shipping rates are shown below in the chart.
* The shipping cost depends on the package weight, size, and delivery location.
You can determine your shipping cost by using our online shopping cart system.
Glance at the categories that interest you, and to read the answers, please click on the "+" sign.
1. Domestic Shipping Options and Transit Times
To find out when your order will arrive, please consider the
processing time and the
shipping option.
Processing Time
The processing time for an item is noted in its webpage
Most Asian gifts or
favors leave our warehouse within 1-2 business days
The processing time for
personalized favors takes up to 10 business days.
Shipping Options
We offer various shipping options; each with their own transit time.
We use the following calculation:
Processing Time +
Transits Time =
Total Delivery Time
Here is an example:
If the process time for an item is 1-2 business days and is sent via U.S. Standard (3 to 5 days*), you can expect to receive the package within 4 to 10 days*.
How the Business Days Are Counted
If your order is received on Monday, one business day from Monday is Tuesday, and two business days from Monday, is Wednesday. We do not count the day when your order is received as being one business day.
2. Express Delivery Options
Our Express Delivery options are:
1. UPS Next Day Early AM (on or before 8AM to most places)
2. UPS Next Day (on or before 10:30AM to most places)
3. UPS Next Day Saver (before the end of day)
4. UPS Next 2nd Day
5. UPS Next 3 Day Select
Note: UPS does not count Saturday, Sunday, and major holidays as business days.
Example
If your order is shipped on Friday using UPS Next Day Air, you can expect the package on Monday.
Express Delivery charges are based on the order's total weight and its destination.
You can find the express shipping cost by using our online shopping cart system.
Please note that by choosing the Express Delivery option, it will not reduce the processing time of your order.
It will only reduce the transit time.
Asian Ideas use the following calculation: Processing Time + Transit Time = Total Delivery Time
Example: An item that usually leaves our warehouse within 1 to 2 days* and is sent via Next Day Air (1 business day) will arrive in 2 to 3 business days*.
3. International Orders
At this time, we ship to the following countries:
A-B
Aruba, Austria, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Brazil
C-G
Canada, Cayman Islands, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Guam
I-M
Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kuwait, Monaco,
N-S
Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
U-Z
United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela, Virgin Islands (British).
For all international orders, you can find the shipping rates by using our online shopping cart system.
Our international shipping options are UPS Worldwide Saver and UPS Worldwide Expedited.
UPS Worldwide Saver
The average transit time for UPS Worldwide Saver is 2~3 business days* (not including process time).
UPS Worldwide Expedited
The average transit time for UPS Worldwide Expedited is 3~5 business days* (not including process time).
Duties and Taxes
Customs and import duties are the responsibility of the customer.
Please contact your local customs office for details on how these charges are assessed and applied.
*A business day does not include Saturdays, Sundays, or Holidays
4. Sales Tax & Duties
No PA SALES TAX Outside Pennsylvania
There is no sales tax for orders shipped outside Pennsylvania.
Within Pennsylvania
In accordance with Pennsylvania state law, a sales tax of 6% is added to all orders shipped to Pennsylvania addresses.
Outside the USA
A small percentage of our international orders may be subjected to duties or taxes.
Asian Ideas, based in the U.S., is not responsible for any taxes collected, for the balance of trade, by an non-U.S. government
The shipping charges covers the door-to-door delivery service only
Please contact your local customs office for details on how these charges are assessed and applied.
5. Payment Options
Credit Cards
AsianIdeas accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, MasterCard, and Discover.
Checks, Money Orders
We also accept Money Orders, and ATM cards with a VISA or MasterCard logo, and Personal Checks*.
We do not accept CODs orders.
*Personal checks are held until cleared.
Purchase Orders
Purchase orders are accepted from schools and US government agencies.
