"being processed by customs" what happens next?

John_P

Apologies if this has come up before - I know we've had a few threads about import but usually about the cost.

I've got a pedal on the way from the US via usps (Priority Mail Express International)   and the tracking as of 5pm yesterday said  "Your item is being processed by customs in UNITED KINGDOM"

I've not had that before - things have just arrived.   Possibly this will as well but if I have to pay duty will I have to wait for them to write to me or what happens?

capo4th

Probably turns up on Wednesday or Thursday normal post with charges to pay. Sometimes they just deliver the card and expect you to collect with cash. You are defo paying duty on this one.

John_P

Thanks -  we'll see if the pedal or a card turns up then.   

Hootsmon

Jail time

BGG

It depends on the courier etc I have found.

I've bought loads of stuff from the US over the years.

The courier may turn up with the item and ask for payment on delivery.

You may get a letter with the charges then be asked to pay by phone, online or on collection from a depot.

The last guitar I bought the courier actually rang me for payment, then it was delivered.

TTony

John_P said:

 "Your item is being processed by customs in UNITED KINGDOM"

In my experience, that probably means that the item will be delivered in the UK by Royal Mail or ParcelForce.  When I've had couriers handle the UK end (eg DHL), I've not had that status message.

RM/PF require you to pay *before* they'll deliver.

The package gets shipped to your local depot once it's cleared customs, the local depot then sends you a letter asking you to pay the charges.  Once you've paid (easy, on-line), they deliver.  You can sometimes go and collect and pay at the counter.

Moss

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John_P

Quick update -  I got a card through the door yesterday and a bill for £27 from customs today.   Better than I expected. 

So that's  4 days from Analogman posting it to get to the UK and another week to get to me. I'll happily order from Mike again.

It'l be the weekend before I can try it but it looks well made and smaller than I expected.    

Sassafras

What's the pedal?

Analogman makes loads.

John_P

Sassafras said:

What's the pedal?

Analogman makes loads.

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