FAQs
Your shipment clears customs once all duties are paid. Once customs clearance is complete, your chosen courier service transports the shipment from customs to the end-destination. Shipments rarely get stuck at customs.
What do you write in a customs declaration statement? ›
You must complete a customs declaration form when shipping abroad. This will include:
- A description of the goods you're sending (see providing a clear goods description)
- The value and quantity of each item.
- The purpose of the shipment e.g. gift, personal belongings, an item you've sold etc.
To correctly fill out your customs declaration, you will need the following information:
- Name and complete address of the sender.
- Complete address and name of receiver.
- Item description (if there are several different products in the same package, note them all separately)
- Quantity of items.
- Value of each item.
Once taxes and duties are paid, shipments are released. From this point, if paperwork, duties, and taxes are handled properly then the goods should be shipped to their destination.
How do you know if you passed customs? ›
Check tracking: Check the tracking status of your package to see if there are any updates from customs. Contact USPS: If there are no updates, contact USPS customer service for assistance. Provide documentation: If customs needs additional documentation, USPS will contact you.
What does customs declaration completed mean? ›
“Customs cleared” means your shipment has completed the customs clearance process and that any applicable duties and taxes have been calculated and paid. When a shipment is cleared by customs, the Customs Officer will release the shipment and it is then free to move on to its next destination.
Do US citizens have to fill out customs declaration? ›
If you are a U.S. citizen planning to travel abroad, you must comply with the document requirements for that country. For a list of Foreign Consular Offices in the U.S. visit the U.S. Department of State website. Each individual arriving into the United States must complete the CBP Declaration Form 6059B.
Do I need to complete a customs declaration? ›
Yes, any goods or gifts, with the exception of personal correspondence need a fully completed and signed customs declaration form.
Can I complete a customs form online? ›
Its 100% free and easy to complete. The USPS Online customs form website requires a phone number before you can proceed with the creation of an online customs form. However, the site also allows you to enter “0000000000,” using the standard American telephone number digits to create an online customs form.
Who needs to fill out the US customs declaration form? ›
Each arriving traveler or responsible family member must provide the following information (only ONE written declaration per family is required). The term “family” is defined as “members of a family residing in the same household who are related by blood, marriage, domestic relationship, or adoption.”
Filling Out Customs Forms Online
The form you need depends on the USPS® mail service you use (and the total value of what you send). You can print just a customs form or use Click-N-Ship® service to pay for postage and print an international shipping label and a customs form.
What happens to a package after its released from customs? ›
“Customs cleared” means your shipment has completed the customs clearance process and that any applicable duties and taxes have been calculated and paid. When a shipment is cleared by customs, the Customs Officer will release the shipment and it is then free to move on to its next destination.
How long does it take customs to clear a package? ›
As long as your documentation is accurate, it usually only takes one to two days to clear customs. If you are importing products that are food or drug related, customs clearance will take longer.
How long is it from customs to delivery? ›
We aim to deliver your items within 24 hours of the item being cleared by UK customs. You will receive an “Arrival scan” tracking notification when Royal Mail receives your items.
Do you go through security after customs? ›
You'll need to clear customs and immigration. Next, you'll recheck your luggage for the domestic flight. Finally, you'll need to go through Transportation Security Administration screening. This may include a physical inspection of your luggage and personal items with a metal detector or a full-body scan.
