What does it mean by parcel is being cleared?

What does it mean by parcel is being cleared?

Clearance in Progress means the shipment is being processed for customs. Export Scan. Export Scan means the shipment has cleared export procedures in the origin country.

How long does it take for a parcel to be cleared by customs?

In general, you can expect most cargo to pass through customs in between 12 – 24 hours. When planning on the lead times presented to your customers, the maximum delay should be taken into account.

How do I find out if my parcel is stuck in UK 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.

Why is my parcel from China taking so long?

Longer delivery times are due to, on one hand, the infrequent air traffic and piles of parcels in countries of origin (especially China) waiting for transport and on the other hand, the 2+2 requirements and other rules for work rooms where parcels are handled.

Is my parcel stuck in customs?

What happens when a package is sent to India Post?

Once your package has cleared customs, it is handed over to India Post for delivery. India Post tracking gets updated to indicate the package has cleared customs and is on its way to you. Once a parcel is with Indian Customs, India Post cannot intervene or inquire about the status of the parcel.

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

So in short: With DHL or other standard courier service: Best case scenario : if you are lucky customs will clear your shipment in about 4 days. Worst case scenario: If more documentation is required it will take more days, maybe even 10 days.

How long does it take to get customs clearance in India?

It came like Turkey->Germany->England->India. And it took 1 day in Turkey, 1 day in Germany, 1 day in England to get customs clearance. In India it took around 3 days also they did not give a single clue about the completion time. We were waiting and waiting without any information.

How does the Indian customs process work for international mail?

As per current practice, foreign inward items are first received at International Gateways and then are handed over to clear Customs. Here’s how the process works: India Post presents all incoming international parcels to the Indian Customs for customs review. Indian Customs visually inspects each parcel or piece of mail.