how long does it take for a package to clear customs in germany?
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Re: package stuck in customs Frankfurt German customs has been a nightmare the past year or two. I routinely see packages take 3 weeks to clear customs (some have taken 6 weeks during the holidays). I would give it time, and don't worry about it unless the customer contacts you.
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How Long Does Customs Clearance Usually Take? Customs clearance normally takes a matter of minutes or hours but it can take days or even weeks if there's something wrong or your goods need to be inspected.
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It depends, it can take anywhere from 4 days to a couple of weeks, sometimes maybe a month. I've had things from the UK that have gotten here within a week, others have taken about 6 weeks.
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Processing time for a German passport is usually four to six weeks, but one can be issued in three days by using the Express service if processed before 11 a.m.
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IrisCole. It depends on how she shipped it. If she shipped it through whatever the German equivalent of Express Mail is, her estimate is probably right, but won't include weekends or time in customs. If she sent it the equivalent of parcel or first class it could take anywhere from 2-6 weeks.
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Packages that are mailed within the UK only take a couple of days to reach their final destinations. If you send a package to Europe, it generally takes between 3 to 5 days. Packages that you send to the U.S. and other parts of the world take about 5 to 7 days.
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Once it is scanned though, they say it can take up to 24 hours to be updated on the site. Try not to worry just yet. Most of my international packages via priority mail like that aren't track-able online, I have found. You can take that customs number in person to the post office in person.
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It usually takes about 4-6 days (as long as its not sent surface mail). However, sometimes items get delayed at the border going either way and that can add up to 2 weeks!
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We run between 6 - 8 days (without holidays on either end) USPS First Class, with the hold up usually occurring in Canadian Customs for about 3 days. 4-7 days, shipping from Mich. From my experience Priority or First Class package does not make a big difference in delivery time.
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Once customs receive your import declaration, it can take up to eight days for it to be processed. It can also take up to three days for any payments to be processed. If you've been waiting for a parcel, the length time it takes for it to get to you can get very frustrating!
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Here's my experience: UPS and Fedex: 2 days door-to-door, including customs. USPS parcels (priority mail): A few days to Germany, but much longer within Germany (customs clearance etc.). About 1-2 weeks to arrive at your local customs office (+ your time to pick it up or another 1-2 weeks if they handle it for you).
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Most packages are cleared quickly, usually within 24 hours. A few packages are picked at random for inspection. Those packages are opened and examined. If the contents are legitimate, the packages are re-sealed with tape that says "inspected by US customs service".
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How long does it take to clear U.S. Customs? Passengers are transported to U.S. Customs and Border Protection facilities within 10 to 15 minutes of deplaning their aircraft. Processing times can vary, and customers should expect longer waits during peak travel periods.
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Mail takes about a week or less to reach Europe, and two to three weeks to the USA or Australia. Take packages to the post office unwrapped, so their contents can be verified.
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Please allow 1-3 business days for your order to be processed and shipped. All international orders are shipped via DHL, and are typically delivered within 6-10 business days from the date that it is shipped.
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It depends on how she shipped it. If she shipped it through whatever the German equivalent of Express Mail is, her estimate is probably right, but won't include weekends or time in customs. If she sent it the equivalent of parcel or first class it could take anywhere from 2-6 weeks.
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Regarding your bags and making your way through customs this would under normal circumstances take around 30 minutes. Assuming that there are no stops or difficulties on the way out.