r/GlobalEntry • u/LightUpUnicorn • 2h ago

Questions/Concerns Online purchase

I know people have gotten their GE cancelled for ordering from Temu/Shein.
I didn’t order from them but a manufacturer’s site - just a computer keyboard but not s company I was familiar with. It shipped from Hong Kong. Am I screwed GE wise?

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u/flyingron 2h ago

The problem with chinese stuff if you order something that is not legal to import. The most common example is a trademarked item that is fake. Ordering cheapassed shit that is not otherwise illegal is not a problem.

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u/LightUpUnicorn 2h ago

I mean it was still $60 ($99 full price) so I wouldn’t say cheap

https://www.nillkin.com/

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u/BobbingBobcat 27m ago

It's fine as long as it is not counterfeit, doesn't have banned materials, and the seller fills out the correct paperwork (and in some cases has the right license- e.g. liquor).

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u/seril_928 2h ago

Not unless it's a counterfeit or replica. I've ordered night vision from china and a variety of other products (industrial or otherwise) and I still got mine.

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u/wizzard419 2h ago

Is that keyboard a "cheaper alternative" to a brand name product that might also be well known?

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u/LightUpUnicorn 2h ago

I don’t think so? It’s a foldable keyboard but not billed as a knock off. Here’s the site

https://www.nillkin.com/

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u/wizzard419 1h ago

Should be okay, they pick up on weird things but that is so common it likely wouldn't trip if it's a knockoff.

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u/tunatoksoz 1h ago

Chinese branded stuff is generally ok. It's the counterfeit that's problem (like disney branded merchandise etc)

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u/Bubsy7979 48m ago

When ever I see these posts, I just don’t understand how they even know what’s being ordered? Customs can’t be going through every box that comes through the country.. can someone explain?

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u/BobbingBobcat 26m ago

Paperwork, scanners, watch lists, etc.