Belanja di Alibaba 2026 Sekarang Bisa Pakai QRIS!

Summary

This video details a personal shopping experience on Alibaba in 2026, highlighting the ease of payment via QRIS and the challenges of importing goods, including customs duties and shipping delays. The user purchases a unique E-Ink keychain with GPS functionality, opting for a discount on shipping. They navigate through issues like incorrect address details and supplier inventory shortages but eventually receive their product. The video reflects on the improvements in the shopping process, with faster delivery times and a more transparent payment system, comparing it favorably to previous experiences.

Takeaways

• 😀 The user initially got tempted by Alibaba's free shipping offer but had a bad experience with import taxes in the past.
• 😀 The user wanted to try selling the purchased items locally after finding a product not available in the local market.
• 😀 The user checked product descriptions and supplier profiles carefully before purchasing to ensure reliability.
• 😀 The user experienced a new payment option, QRIS, but found a small transaction fee associated with it.
• 😀 The item was delayed in shipment due to being out of stock, and the supplier offered a newer version as a replacement.
• 😀 The user encountered issues with incorrect city information on their shipping address, causing a delay in processing.
• 😀 The user was introduced to Aramex logistics for the first time, and had to fill out a customs form upon arrival.
• 😀 The item faced a customs delay in Singapore, but eventually was processed and sent to Indonesia.
• 😀 The user paid a total customs fee of IDR 106,972, with breakdowns for import duties and VAT.
• 😀 The user was initially confused about additional fees, but later confirmed a total payment of IDR 197,962, which included shipping charges from Aramex.
• 😀 Despite a minor issue with the product’s features, the user praised Alibaba’s overall shopping experience and noted improvements in logistics and payment options compared to previous purchases.

Q & A

What motivated the buyer to shop again on Alibaba despite previous negative experiences with import taxes?

The buyer was attracted by a unique product with free shipping and began considering its potential resale value in the local marketplace, which justified trying again despite earlier concerns about import taxes.

What product did the buyer purchase from Alibaba in this transaction?

The buyer purchased an E-Ink display keychain with GPS functionality, a product that was not available in the local market or produced by local small businesses.

What condition had to be met to receive free shipping for the purchase?

The buyer needed to meet a minimum purchase requirement of IDR 514,000, which was achievable by buying at least two units of the product.

What precautionary step did the buyer take before checking out the product?

The buyer reviewed the product description and supplier profile to ensure reliability and suitability before proceeding with the checkout process.

What payment methods were available, and why did the buyer choose QRIS?

QRIS and GoPay were available. Although QRIS had a transaction fee of about IDR 16,000, the buyer selected it for trial purposes even though GoPay offered a discount equal to the fee.

What issue occurred after the order was placed regarding the product model?

The supplier informed the buyer that the older model was out of stock and offered a newer model with similar functionality, which the buyer accepted.

What documentation problem delayed the shipping process?

There was an issue with the city name and the requirement for tax identification details (NPWP/NIK), which the buyer corrected by providing the full city name without abbreviations.

Which logistics company handled the shipment, and what additional step did the buyer need to complete?

Aramex handled the shipment, and the buyer needed to complete a customs form via email by submitting their name and national ID number.

How much import tax did the buyer have to pay according to the customs breakdown?

The buyer paid IDR 106,972 in import taxes, consisting of IDR 42,000 in import duty and IDR 64,972 in VAT.

What was the total additional payment requested upon delivery, and what contributed to the difference from the customs tax amount?

The total additional payment was IDR 197,962, which included customs taxes plus extra handling and service charges from the logistics provider.

What safety concern did the buyer have regarding the payment request from the courier?

The buyer was cautious about potential fraud and chose to pay only after the package arrived, especially since the payment was requested via transfer to a personal account.

What conclusion did the buyer reach about shopping on Alibaba in 2026 compared to previous experiences?

The buyer concluded that the overall purchasing process remains similar to before, but payment methods have improved with QRIS availability, and logistics handling fees from Aramex were cheaper than previous experiences with UPS and DHL.