Does FedEx clear customs?

FedEx offers standard customs clearance, however, we also offer a comprehensive range of value-added solutions when your shipment has special clearance needs.

How long does FedEx take to clear customs?

However, FedEx makes your customs clearance process quick and hassle-free, with its EXPRESSCLEAR customs electronic system, which makes it possible to clear up to 90% of all shipments the same day.

Does FedEx take care of customs?

If you don't select to use your own broker, we will take care of your shipment in transit and guide it through both Export Customs Clearance and Import Customs Clearance. FedEx will retrieve the shipment(s) from Customs and will finish delivering it to the importer/recipient.

Why is my FedEx package stuck in customs?

Shipments are held to ensure they satisfy export or import customs regulations. This may be due to missing or incomplete paperwork, waiting for clearance instructions or because the authorities may need more information to clear the goods.

Will customs open my package?

Do customs open every package to verify information? No, customs officers will not open up your package or packages without good reason. Every package is put through a scanner machine, or an x-ray machine, to verify that the items you are shipping match your customs forms.

The Process Of Clearing For Customs Duties

How long can a package be held in customs?

Normally, in three business days its status would change to “Released by Customs”, meaning that the package is on its want to you. But sometimes this doesn't happen. There are two main reasons why international packages get held up in customs for more than three days.

Does FedEx inspect packages?

FedEx and UPS each have their own fleet of planes, and the rules are not as strict. Price said the companies aren't required to use X-ray, explosive-trace detection or canine screening but can at their option. He said they are required to physically inspect all packages.

Do FedEx International packages go through customs?

Customs clearance is included with every FedEx international shipment, but you also have the option to use your own broker.

How do I get my package out of customs?

Why is my FedEx package not updating?

Packages are scanned at various points between pickup and delivery. The frequency of scans varies, and it's not unusual for a shipment to go more than 24 hours without an update while it's on its way to the final destination.

Why is there a clearance delay on my FedEx package?

If the address or name is incomplete, the shipment will be delayed. The carrier will have to figure out how the shipment should be dealt with. If there is an inaccuracy in your paperwork, you could be delayed for this. If you attach the wrong paperwork, it will be delayed.

What is clearance process FedEx?

By the time the plane arrives at its destination, many packages have already been cleared by Customs. As the plane is unloaded, the Expressclear system identifies packages to be examined and prints "cleared" Customs labels for all others. Cleared shipments are transferred to trucks for immediate delivery.

How do I know if my package is stuck at customs?

Check Your Mail for a Customs Detainment Letter

Check your company mail for a letter from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection department stating that your package has been detained. If the department is holding your item, officials will notify you usually within a few days but it can take as long as 30 to 45 days.

What happens when package clears customs?

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 happens when customs holds your package?

'Held at Customs' means the package you are sending to the destination country is held by the officials of the importer country's customs office. These government bodies hold the packages until they ensure that only permissible items cross their border and the taxes (Duties & Excise) are paid for the import.

What happens if a package does not clear customs?

If your shipment in stuck in customs, first check with your carrier and make sure there are no unpaid taxes. Should you come across unpaid taxes, pay them. If that doesn't work, your next point of contact is the shipper.

What does customs look for in packages?

The US Customs and Border Protection, or CBP, is tasked with screening all of them. They're looking for anything that isn't legally allowed in the US; certain foods, animals, drugs, and counterfeit goods.

Are all FedEx packages Xrayed?

Delivery companies like FedEx try to spot suspicious packages but don't X-ray them all. Security is tightest for parcels that are placed on passenger airplanes.

What makes a suspicious package?

Suspicious packages or articles might have protruding wires, aluminum foil or oil stains visible, and might emit a peculiar odor. Suspicious packages or articles might have an excessive amount of postage. Letter bombs might feel rigid or appear uneven or lopsided.

Can you get in trouble if Customs seizes your package?

The merchandise will remain in the warehouse until it is authorized to be released by Customs, and the warehouse is paid its storage fees. Once the merchandise is seized, the file is forwarded by the U.S. Customs officer to the Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures Office (FP&F).

Do customs work on weekends?

Except as specified in paragraphs (a) through (g) of this section, each CBP office shall be open for the transactions of general CBP business between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on all days of the year: (a) Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays.

How long does FedEx hold international packages?

FedEx will usually hold the shipments for 10 days for customer instructions or approvals.

Do I have to pay FedEx clearance fee?

UPS / FedEx shipments Customs Clearance

We charge a flat customs brokerage fee based on the value of the shipment. Compare our rates to UPS brokerage fees below. Fees above are for personal use shipments only. We do not clear any type courier food shipments for personal use.

Does FedEx charge for customs?

Pay Duties & Taxes

Duties, taxes and other charges might be due when importing a shipment. FedEx may disburse these fees as assessed by customs on behalf of the payor. A fee will be based on the disbursed amount.

Does FedEx have a clearance fee?

FedEx may charge a clearance service fee, where applicable, on international shipments for clearance processing; for services requested by the shipper, recipient, or importer of record; or to recover the costs passed to FedEx by the regulatory agency for regulatory filing.