What does inbound into customs mean?

Often times the very first tracking update that you are going to get for your package when it hits the United States is the “Inbound Into Customs” update. That’s great news, as it means that your package has finally made it to the United States and is much closer to being delivered than it would have been before.

Why would a package be held in customs?

The most common reason for shipments being held for Customs clearance is missing documentation and information. Documentation and information gaps can often be corrected at the origin location through process improvement, implementation, and training.

What does it mean if your package is being processed by customs?

Shipping and Delivery. All international packages will be processed at customs once it reaches the destination country. Customs mainly deals with importation and exportation, and will collect duties and taxes.

How does FedEx check for drugs?

FedEx employees are subjected to urine and saliva drug testing. Saliva tests are more easily passed than urine tests, which is why they are more accurate. Candidates for the examinations are rigorously scrutinized during the testing process.

Do drug dogs smell USPS packages?

Armed with canines trained to sniff out drugs, local, state and federal authorities watch the mail for packages like Wright’s as they come through the post office and carriers such as FedEx, UPS and DHL.

What does customs look for in packages?

The US Customs and Border Protection, or CBP, is tasked with screening all of them. They’re looking for anything that isn’t legally allowed in the US; certain foods, animals, drugs, and counterfeit goods.

How long can a package stay in customs?

Normally, in three business days its status would change to “Released by Customs”, meaning that the package is on its want to you. But sometimes this doesn’t happen. There are two main reasons why international packages get held up in customs for more than three days.

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

How long does custom clearance take? 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 happens if your package is held in customs?

If you are shipping a package internationally and you see a tracking scan such as ‘Customs Clearance’ or ‘Held by Customs’ this means the recipient should have been contacted by customs to make payment of any duty owed in order to release the package for delivery.