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 basically means customs has seized the package. They may or may not let it through.
Yes, customs have damaged my package before, causing inconvenience.
Any fake goods seized by customs are destroyed.
Processed for clearance means the package arrievd at airport but did not go thru the customs for clearence yet
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
Items seized by customs can be subject to various outcomes depending on the circumstances of the seizure. Typically, they may be forfeited to the government, sold at auction, or destroyed if deemed illegal or hazardous. In some cases, the owner may be able to contest the seizure or reclaim the items if they comply with regulations or pay applicable fines. Ultimately, the fate of seized items depends on the laws governing customs and the nature of the violation.
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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.
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.
If you send a package to an address overseas without a customs form, it may be delayed or returned to you due to non-compliance with customs regulations. Customs forms are necessary for declaring the contents, value, and purpose of the package. Without this information, customs officials may not process the shipment, leading to potential fines or confiscation. It's always best to include the required documentation when mailing internationally.
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.
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