US Customs seized package sent with DHL

Hercules · #**265** 10-02-2010

Major Hubs are where the customs work. These Hubs are where cargo gets dispersed to trucks more often than to another plane. Chicago is a biggy and then there are southern hubs that are big too. It's easier for customs to just watch the cargo boxes being thrown on a conveyor belt then to stop everything and do it. The east coast is like the last chance for them but most of it has been split up already. Almost anything shipped from the far east goes from left to right on a USA map.
DHL is small and shares hubs with EMS but the big boys like UPS and fedx build there own hubs to get things working faster for that lucrative overnight shipping and sometimes customs just doesn't care to spot check these hubs.

newtools · #**266** 10-03-2010

are you saying ups and fedex is better for this reason? I think allot suppliers use dhl because it's fairy fast compared to ems and chinapost and over 21 kg there is a discount.

slapped · #**267** 10-03-2010

DHL is VERY Cheap,,,Fedex and UPS are A LOT MORE Expensive,,,Thats why its Popular,,,

GreenBean · #**268** 10-03-2010

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Originally Posted by slapped

DHL is VERY Cheap,,,Fedex and UPS are A LOT MORE Expensive,,,Thats why its Popular,,,

FEDEX is more expensive. But if you have an account, you get good discounts AND fast landing. Big plus

webgoon · #**269** 10-04-2010

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Originally Posted by webgoon

Noticed something different today on ems (another line item saying it's been handed over to customs?)....perhaps this means I might have a slight chance of getting my package?

"2010-08-29 07:23:00 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA USJFKA Handed over to Customs "

Ok...to put a closure to all this, I finally received the customs seizure letter. So...I guess i can kiss my order good-bye. I was reading the letter and I noticed something strange though, in the listed quantity, it showed 225, however I only order 50pcs....makes me go hmmm....I mean do they count all my previous orders? Even so...I don't think the correct count is 225....What a buncha bone-heads...really makes me wonder wth they do there...

imthatguy · #**270** 10-04-2010

Leave the phakes alone and you wont have this problem

Here We Go Again · #**271** 10-04-2010

No they count each individual item as one.
Lets say that you ordered DVD box sets and each box of ? contained x number of DVD's.
They count the single DVD's and not the boxes they were in.

Enigma · #**272** 11-17-2010

DHL customs is at it again. Had one shipment seized last week, and looks like another one will get seized this week. Currently showing Processing for Clearance, which more than likely means I will have to contact DHL. Anyone else starting to have this same problem??

123 · #**273** 11-17-2010

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Originally Posted by Enigma

DHL customs is at it again. Had one shipment seized last week, and looks like another one will get seized this week. Currently showing Processing for Clearance, which more than likely means I will have to contact DHL. Anyone else starting to have this same problem??

I actually had the best experience with dhl last week ordered on monday from china arrived in NYC wednesday. Pretty much 1 day shipping my jaw dropped when i opened the door and see my package there. lol

trig · #**274** 11-17-2010

yes, it's been very fast lately, however, a very experienced person I know said the crackdown will happen again very soon.

It always does this time of year.

Enigma · #**275** 11-17-2010

What city does your packages go through?

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Originally Posted by trig

yes, it's been very fast lately, however, a very experienced person I know said the crackdown will happen again very soon.

It always does this time of year.

Enigma · #**276** 11-17-2010

Oh What a Surprise! Package just cleared customs! Luck was on my side this time lol!

inthezone · #**277** 11-17-2010

nice, Enigma. Mine was cleared last week but it was through EMS. It was stuck in customs for 3 days. Scared the #### outta me.

Here We Go Again · #**278** 11-17-2010

I had 4 DHL packages make it through Cincinnati last week / this week.

I have 1 more in Cincinnati right now.
It says:
11/17/2010 5:38 am -- Scheduled to move -- Cincinnati Hub, Oh

I will see what it says tomorrow.....

trig · #**279** 11-18-2010

cincy for me -- have one sitting there since 5:25am this morning.

11/18/2010 5:25 am Scheduled to move Cincinnati Hub, Oh
4:16 am Transit through DHL facility Cincinnati Hub, Oh

ugh

cardfelon · #**280** 11-18-2010

I had a large package just come through Cincinnati last night/this morning. Ordered it on Monday and it should be sitting on my doorstep when I get home! Hope things continue to go smooth as I have 9 more packages that will be comnig by DHL in the next few days.

Here We Go Again · #**281** 11-19-2010

My last one just made it through Cincinnati today.
No problems so far.....

trig · #**282** 11-19-2010

agreed -- I have 2 that moved right thru this morning.

cardfelon · #**283** 11-19-2010

I just got 2 more packages through this morning. Things are looking good!

jeffweico · #**284** 11-19-2010

I got one yesterday that went through on Wednesday, no problems.

123 · #**285** 11-19-2010

DHL has been awesome lately, got another package in 2 days from china.

imthatguy · #**286** 01-16-2011

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Originally Posted by jamblix

In my experience the best way to get shipments through customs from China, DHGate or wherever is to use EMS. Nothing more than 50lbs, packaged in styrofoam and plenty of tape so customs inspectors will not want to touch it or even try to open it up.

The good sellers know how to do this, marking the price correctly and labeling the items inside, etc. Find yourself a good supplier and customs issues won't be a problem anymore.

Yea thats the key is having a good seller who knows how to ship it correctly.

My supplier also offer insurance in case it get seized they will reship free. Insurance is like $25 per $200 or something like that