Um..... Well.... I wonder.... Well common sence would tell you that you need a package!
It means that your package has gone through customs and is ready for delivery.
It basically means customs has seized the package. They may or may not let it through.
Yes, customs have damaged my package before, causing inconvenience.
Just what it says, they have the package and will not release it to the buyer. They have seized the package, but not necessarily the contents. It could be for a number of reasons, illegal, customs broker messed up the paperwork. May have a shipping label from Mexico, but actually came from India. Get a good Customs Broker, if you want your goods. FedEx is actually allowed to clear through Customs itself. Custom Officials are not for the amateur to even try to deal with. Hope this helps.
It means that your package has been already revised by customs and cleared out and it was returned to the postal service in order to make the final delivery to the receipt
try keeping in the original containers if possible, some products come in seal packages, one package for each day which would be easy to get through customs
USPS
The time is takes for a package to clear customs varies from one day to one month. The way a package is shipped has a lot to do with how long it will take to clear.
i also have a package that has been in customs since january 13,2012 and have tried to find out how long it takes. i have even tried calling customs but cannot get a person just recordings.
Retention on an international package in customs refers to the temporary holding of the shipment by customs authorities for inspection or clearance. This can occur due to various reasons, such as missing documentation, suspicion of non-compliance with regulations, or the need to assess duties and taxes. During this period, the package cannot be delivered until customs resolves the issue and releases it for delivery.
The package was given to a firm UPS contracts, that specializes in dealing with US customs. So it is being inspected by US customs office.
I doubt it. When I went through customs and immigration, a couple had to get rid of a package of sausages. The same probably goes for lobsters.