clairehadley
American expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 15 February 2020
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Customs delays ? by GuestPoster288
Anyone experiencing longer than usual delays getting items cleared through the customs sheds ? I have imported some motorcycle parts from the USA and they have been stuck in customs for 10 days, double the time it usually takes.
Have shipped many gifts to friends in Vietnam. My experience is Vietnam customs is significantly corrupt in addition to just not being remotely expedient. Many things I have sent have vanished after being in the possession of customs officials. ... Read More
Customs delays ? by GuestPoster288
Anyone experiencing longer than usual delays getting items cleared through the customs sheds ? I have imported some motorcycle parts from the USA and they have been stuck in customs for 10 days, double the time it usually takes.
Quick update on my end: 2 days ago customs started processing my packages that have been sitting there since first week of January and slowly but surely they're all clearing one by one. Yay, finally. Read More
Customs delays ? by GuestPoster288
Anyone experiencing longer than usual delays getting items cleared through the customs sheds ? I have imported some motorcycle parts from the USA and they have been stuck in customs for 10 days, double the time it usually takes.
Yay, thanks for letting me know and I hope your shipment is intact. One of my packages just left customs as well, so I guess they finally started to work again, vacation is over :) Weirdly enough I still have packages sitting in customs from Jan ... Read More
Customs delays ? by GuestPoster288
Anyone experiencing longer than usual delays getting items cleared through the customs sheds ? I have imported some motorcycle parts from the USA and they have been stuck in customs for 10 days, double the time it usually takes.
re: "I have been along to customs and speak Vietnamese but the answers were all vague with everyone blaming everyone else and sending me in different directions." Thanks, good to know. In that case I won't even bother with talking to ... Read More
Customs delays ? by GuestPoster288
Anyone experiencing longer than usual delays getting items cleared through the customs sheds ? I have imported some motorcycle parts from the USA and they have been stuck in customs for 10 days, double the time it usually takes.
Yes. I have like 20 packages in customs. All kinds of items from clothing to accessories and electronics, some came from China but most from Europe, so it's not a country-based delay. None have changed any status in a long time. Some of them ... Read More