What does held by HM customs mean?

Inhaltsverzeichnis:

1. What does held by HM customs mean?
2. How do you check if parcel is in customs?
3. What to do if item is held in customs?
4. How do you know if your package is held in customs?

What does held by HM customs mean?

Reasons for your parcel to be held in customs include: Physical inspection - Normally, your paperwork is inspected, and your parcel cleared. However, sometimes the contents of your package are also inspected, which takes extra time.

How do you check if parcel is in customs?

Check your company mail for a letter from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection department stating that your package has been detained. If the department is holding your item, officials will notify you usually within a few days but it can take as long as 30 to 45 days.

What to do if item is held in customs?

If your package is held at customs, you should contact the courier company in charge of your shipment. Normally, they should be able to help you with the customs clearing process, or even, just identifying the problem. Before contact, make sure you have the tracking number to give it to the courier to check its status.

How do you know if your package is held in customs?

Check your company mail for a letter from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection department stating that your package has been detained. If the department is holding your item, officials will notify you usually within a few days but it can take as long as 30 to 45 days.