it happen to me as well, all my parcels mark less than 40usd, but got charge £30, seem like DHL is cheaper now cos DHL normally only charge me about £10.
anyone had update on there's mine still stuck all rest gone trough part from this one
22-05-2012 11:22 International Hub Received and processed
21-05-2012 21:55 International Hub Awaiting Customs clearance
21-05-2012 21:54 International Hub Received in destination country
17-05-2012 00:26 Delivery Agent - SHANGHAI - PTT Forwarded for export
16-05-2012 20:03 Delivery Agent - CHINA Collected from customer
i have four parcels at the same point just think its a backlog
21-05-2012 11:16 International Hub Received and processed
20-05-2012 18:03 International Hub Awaiting Customs clearance
20-05-2012 18:02 International Hub Received in destination country
16-05-2012 21:45 Delivery Agent - EMSEVT QINGDAO Forwarded for export
16-05-2012 20:44 Delivery Agent - CHINA Collected from customer
Normal ems is dreadful ATM. To get them through fast you need your supplier to use hk ems speed post , however the packagers are landing with charges but it's better than waiting weeks!!
Re: what is going on with EMS posts from china to Uk and the Customs???
My aliexpress standard shipping orders arriving in about 2 weeks. Smaller items seem to get processed much faster than larger. Majority of delays occur China side during processing. Once on the plane final delivery is quick.