Customs: How long....

**warlock** · 07-07-2006, 12:00 PM

Hi guys,

I was wondering if you could tell me how long ( more or less) takes for international packages to get cleared once they are in US customs. I have a pack in US customs as we speak and has been there for 4 days. Tuesday was a holiday so I wonder if this delayed everything.

Any input would be great.

Thanks

**shortie** · 07-07-2006, 12:12 PM

I don't think anyone could tell you for certain, especially as different customs offices are busier than others and have slower turnaround times. But four days esp with a holiday is nothing to be concerned over-probably released today or monday I would bet.

**lzicc** · 07-07-2006, 12:15 PM

I agree. The holidays can really delay shipping.

**warlock** · 07-07-2006, 12:40 PM

Thank for the replies.

Any more thoughts?

**SkylineGTR** · 07-07-2006, 12:51 PM

I wouldnt worry...I have had a package seized, if they seize it theyll send u a letter.............if it's your first seizure

**lzicc** · 07-07-2006, 12:52 PM

How do you know it is hung up in customs? How was it shipped? One thing I learned is if it is being shipped USPS, their tracking system is not very accurate.

**warlock** · 07-07-2006, 12:54 PM

Thanks.

I saw the tracking number and it says the pack is inbound in customs.

**abokeef** · 07-07-2006, 01:15 PM

I had a package at the custom for 2 months now. I'm wondering if I suppose to get a seizure letter?

**warlock** · 07-08-2006, 06:45 AM

I heard you are supposed to get the letter within 2 or 3 weeks

BG · 07-08-2006, 08:08 AM

If its in bound to customs your pack is gone, took over a month for me to get the letter.

**abokeef** · 07-08-2006, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by warlock

I heard you are supposed to get the letter within 2 or 3 weeks

I suppose too, But no fvck all?!!!

**abokeef** · 07-08-2006, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by BigGuns101

If its in bound to customs your pack is gone, took over a month for me to get the letter.

Canada post is a dumo shit......

**TheSentinal** · 07-08-2006, 06:06 PM

Customs can sniff out gear packages...just by looking at them most times. These intl shippers try to save $$ by sending gear in manilla envelopes with handwritten addresses and funky return addresses. It reeks of seizure.

Now we have to worry about legit gear and decent shipping!

**firmechicano831** · 07-11-2006, 05:09 PM

I hope that i get my gear soon too, Mine was shipped on May 22nd and nothing yet, not even a letter from customs.

**shortie** · 07-11-2006, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by warlock

I heard you are supposed to get the letter within 2 or 3 weeks

Man, this is the government we're talking about, you really think it's gonna work like it should? I have heard of many guys getting letters months and months after a seizure.

**T3/T4 GSR** · 07-11-2006, 09:44 PM

Do customs actually physically see every peice of mail and package that comes into the US?

**firmechicano831** · 07-12-2006, 02:51 PM

I don't think they do. It's probably ramdomly selected.

**Njectable** · 07-12-2006, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by BigGuns101

If its in bound to customs your pack is gone, took over a month for me to get the letter.

i agree, u might very well be shit out of luck. Usually if they don't suspect something your package will just pass through customs, but if its been their for a while then chances are its not gonna be released. I have had customs open my packages and they could clearly see it was Test, but still sent it to me, but i'm in Canada so the laws are a bit different, here were we can have a small amount in our possession for personal use, just can't be caught dealing or buying, none the less i was still ****ing blown away that they didn't sieze it.