djprone 0 Posted December 6, 2010 Perfect timing for this thread - to really put the shits up me... My (first ever) EMS package is stating 'Handed over to Customs' as the last line in the tracking details. Is this the normal phrasing for all packages en-route (Coming into the UK) or does this mean it's been handed over specifically for checking? I too am awaiting my first rep. Handed over to customs is a normal thing that all international packages go through. Its just say they can add duty if its needed. Nothing to worry about - its my first rep but i've bought loads of stuff from china Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
part_timer 0 Posted December 6, 2010 Perfect timing for this thread - to really put the shits up me... My (first ever) EMS package is stating 'Handed over to Customs' as the last line in the tracking details. Is this the normal phrasing for all packages en-route (Coming into the UK) or does this mean it's been handed over specifically for checking? Here's the tracking info on mine EMS :- 2010-11-27 20:14:00 GUANGZHOU Posting 2010-11-27 22:15:00 GUANGZHOU Despatch from Sorting Center 2010-11-28 13:30:00 GUANGZHOU Arrival at Sorting Center 2010-11-28 14:30:00 GUANGZHOU Handed over to Customs 2010-11-29 00:53:00 GUANGZHOU Released from Customs 2010-11-29 01:23:00 GUANGZHOU Despatch from Sorting Center 2010-12-05 15:35:00 UNITED KINGDOM COVENTRY PF Arrival at Sorting Center 2010-12-05 19:59:00 UNITED KINGDOM COVENTRY TRA Released from Customs 2010-12-06 05:55:00 UNITED KINGDOM T%^5443 Arrival at Delivery Office 2010-12-06 12:47:00 UNITED KINGDOM ####### Delivery R.M. :- 06-12-2010 12:47 xxxx Depot Delivered 06-12-2010 05:55 xxxx Depot Received at delivery depot 05-12-2010 19:59 National Hub Received and processed 05-12-2010 15:35 International Hub Received in destination country 29-11-2010 01:23 Delivery Agent - BEIJING - PTT Forwarded for export 27-11-2010 20:14 Delivery Agent - CHINA Collected from customer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted December 6, 2010 I actually LOL at that Robert comment and had to stop eating my soup or it was going to get messy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted December 7, 2010 Perfect timing for this thread - to really put the shits up me... My (first ever) EMS package is stating 'Handed over to Customs' as the last line in the tracking details. Is this the normal phrasing for all packages en-route (Coming into the UK) or does this mean it's been handed over specifically for checking? It's normal. Nothing to worry about. Customs is running a little slow at the moment, so it might be stuck there for a few days, but you'll get your watch in due course Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robbie888 0 Posted December 8, 2010 just recieved three pakages this week, 2 from Singapore and 1 from from Thailand. No problems at all (to Netherlands), Am i just lucky, or just ahead of the Christmas actions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wiz 0 Posted December 8, 2010 We need to remember that all packages are always going through customs. They just don't check them all. During the christmas periods, there are 3 times more packages than usual, so it takes for time to clear each parcel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stiltzkin 0 Posted December 8, 2010 Perfect timing for this thread - to really put the shits up me... My (first ever) EMS package is stating 'Handed over to Customs' as the last line in the tracking details. Is this the normal phrasing for all packages en-route (Coming into the UK) or does this mean it's been handed over specifically for checking? Good news / bad news... They attempted to deliver my parcel today, so my uncalled for panic should be over... However I don't get back to the UK until Friday and the Mrs is very kindly going to pick it up from the post office for me... Perhaps I should have mentioned my new purchase to her before now (and I thought customs may have taken some explaining) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted December 8, 2010 Perfect timing for this thread - to really put the shits up me... My (first ever) EMS package is stating 'Handed over to Customs' as the last line in the tracking details. Is this the normal phrasing for all packages en-route (Coming into the UK) or does this mean it's been handed over specifically for checking? Good news / bad news... They attempted to deliver my parcel today, so my uncalled for panic should be over... However I don't get back to the UK until Friday and the Mrs is very kindly going to pick it up from the post office for me... Perhaps I should have mentioned my new purchase to her before now (and I thought customs may have taken some explaining) normal it is.......enjoy your watch soon you will...:yoda: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted December 8, 2010 Just received a Parcel from Mary today, posted on Nov 27th! :yoda:*Just noticed, even says "watch" on the EMS notes! ...hmmm, perhaps 'watch' simply means that you're now under surveillance by the authorities? :tinfoilhat: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
