Why is Customs holding my package?

Why is Customs holding my package?

‘Held at Customs’ means the package you are sending to the destination country is held by the officials of the importer country’s customs office. These government bodies hold the packages until they ensure that only permissible items cross their border and the taxes (Duties & Excise) are paid for the import.

What happens when a package goes through customs?

After your package clears customs in its destination country, it will be ready to go into the regular mail delivery system of its destination country. Your package will go to a postal delivery service hub, be sorted, and make its way out to its final destination.

How long does a package take to clear customs in Italy?

Between filing the paperwork, perfecting the packaging, cross-border delivery, Customs clearance, and local delivery within Italy it may take anywhere between 3 weeks to 4 months (or more!) to get a parcel delivered to your recipient.

Do all overseas packages go through customs?

Does customs check every package? The short answer is yes. Customs checks all inbound international packages and mail. During this process, a customs officer in the country you’re shipping to will review the package to make sure it meets the country’s laws, regulations and policies.

How long does it take for customs to clear a package?

Typically, customs clearance takes less than 24 hours, however, there are times where it can take several days or weeks for goods to be inspected. When is customs clearance needed? Customs clearance is necessary for all packages entering the U.S. from other countries.

What items Cannot be shipped to Italy?

Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments to Italy.

How long does it take to receive package from Italy?

In general I would say that it takes at least 7-10 days. And of course it also depends on when the shop sends you the package. Sometimes, like when you buy things from sites like eBay, you have also to wait the other person to actually hand the package to a post office.

How long do packages sit in customs?

Hi Chase: Every package coming into the US from another country must go through customs. Most packages are cleared quickly, usually within 24 hours. A few packages are picked at random for inspection.

How long is customs clearance taking?

The UK Customs clearance process usually takes a matter of minutes or hours but it can take days or even weeks if there’s something wrong / missing, or your goods need to be inspected.