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Do you have to pay to get a package through customs?

Do you have to pay to get a package through customs?

Any customs fees will need to be paid by the recipient. There are a number of factors that can affect the amount of customs duty owed on an item including: Reason for export. Country of export.

How long does a package stay in customs Philippines?

All imported articles to the Philippines must undergo the customs clearance process within 30 days since unloading the last package. You need to be ready with the list of required documents to avoid any delays in customs releasing.

How long does it take to ship from USA to Philippines?

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To give you an idea of how long it might take for your cargo to arrive, air shipments from a major international airport anywhere in the world can reach the Philippines in three to eight days. Your freight will be at sea much longer than that. Ocean shipping takes at least seven days—and as many as 46 days.

What do I do if my package is in 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.

How long does it take Customs to clear a package?

Or how long does it take for the goods to clear customs? If you see the eta of the ship at the delivery port on our tracking system, normally allow a week to get your shipment cleared through customs and unloaded out of the container and then allow up to two weeks on average depending where you live for delivery.

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Do customs check every parcel?

On arrival at the airport, parcels will go through customs, being scanned and X-rayed. In certain situations, if the customs agent has any cause for concern, parcels may be scanned again, or even opened and checked.

How long does LBC deliver from USA to Philippines?

between 24-48 hours
For domestic packages, please expect your delivery to arrive between 24-48 hours. International packages may take 3 to 5 business days to arrive.

How do customs contact you?

If you have a specific question about the duties / taxes for a parcel that’s being sent to you, you need to contact the HM Revenue and Customs team on 0300 200 3700. You can also find more information about tax and customs on goods sent from abroad on the gov.uk website.

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