So my DX 30mW is "Inbound Into Customs"...

[cmaylodm]

What should I expect? I have never ordered anything with the EMS shipping upgrade, nor anything that might not get through customs. Does every package end up "Inbound Into Customs" per the USPS tracking website, or just the ones that get snagged for contraband? :sweat: I hope it comes through...

 

[Corona]

Everything that enters the US hits customs on the way. Sure as Death and Taxes, Customs adds delay and possibly, permanent delay (confiscation).

It's not likely that single parcels would be power tested, though you can expect it to be X-rayed and very possibly opened for a cursory inspection.

If an X-ray and/or carton labeling indicates a large quantity of them in the box, they would be more likely to hold them in queue, and subject them to testing. Especially if there is no FCC type label on them or the label markings are contradictory (i.e. "Power=30mW, Type IIIa laser")

But, anything can happen.

We'll pray for ya

 

[cmaylodm]

Well, all I got was one laser and a replacement pill for my C2 that died last week. The laser is marked with a warning label, and says <=30 mW, with out any laser type marking. However, IIRC, anything over 5mW that lacks the appropriate safety features is game for confiscation. Hopefully it will make it through!

 

[picrthis]

Well, all I got was one laser and a replacement pill for my C2 that died last week. The laser is marked with a warning label, and says <=30 mW, with out any laser type marking. However, IIRC, anything over 5mW that lacks the appropriate safety features is game for confiscation. Hopefully it will make it through!

I just received a 10mw from DX, no problem; today in-fact.

 

[cmaylodm]

I just received a 10mw from DX, no problem; today in-fact.

What shipping did you use?

 

[Xzn]

It has been said that you have a much higher chance of getting your laser confiscated through EMS shipping.

Someone posted that on an airplane, there are tens of thousands of regular airmail packages, but only a few hundred EMS packages. Most likely, the EMS will get closer attention while the regular airmail packages just "camouflage"

I got my 30mw DX through regular airmail, and i never saw it say "customs" at all.

Better to wait and have a higher chance.

 

[cmaylodm]

Ehh, I guess we'll just have to see how it works out. I figured EMS shipping might be a little bit better for the laser (less bumps and such). Also, I am leaving school in a couple weeks and didn't want it to take a really long time as some people are reporting. I read in another thread (the 200mW DX one) that somebody had their 30mW confiscated, and DX helped them out by shipping a new one. Too bad our government can't trust us enough to play with a decently powered laser...

 

[cathywu]

Don't worry, dear friend.EMS is just an effective shipping method like UPS and it is benefit to the customers for it is cheaper when the goods is less than 20kg than UPS. EMS can get to anywhere as UPS. You can try this once then you can believe that.

What should I expect? I have never ordered anything with the EMS shipping upgrade, nor anything that might not get through customs. Does every package end up "Inbound Into Customs" per the USPS tracking website, or just the ones that get snagged for contraband? :sweat: I hope it comes through...

 

[cathywu]

Have a chance to visit shenzhen-wholesale, maybe you will found it is interesting.Enjoy yourself,thank you!

Well, all I got was one laser and a replacement pill for my C2 that died last week. The laser is marked with a warning label, and says <=30 mW, with out any laser type marking. However, IIRC, anything over 5mW that lacks the appropriate safety features is game for confiscation. Hopefully it will make it through!

 

[allthatwhichis]

I bought a 150mW Lasever unit (not handheld) on 04/16, shipped 04/18 from China, arrived in LA, CA for customs 04/19... It only left customs yesterday afternoon, 04/24...

Should be to me later today. But 4 to 5 days with customs... :huh2:

 

[Kwizatz Haderach]

Anyone know if tracking works once it says sent to the United States?

My tracking number from Hong Kong Post does'nt seem to work once I get to the USPS tracking webpage. I sent it regular free shipping from DX, not the express one. Says it shipped to the US on the 15th.

Thanks.

 

[allthatwhichis]

Mine is a totally different seller, but it was shipped with AAE from China, when it left customs I wsa given a new tracking number for DHL. I would think you need to go to the Hong Kong Post site and track it from there. This is an assumption though...

 

[senecaripple]

paperwork from the seller is important as well.

 

[picrthis]

What shipping did you use?

I only used the cheap airmail, I was in no hurry for it.

 

[picrthis]

Anyone know if tracking works once it says sent to the United States?

My tracking number from Hong Kong Post does'nt seem to work once I get to the USPS tracking webpage. I sent it regular free shipping from DX, not the express one. Says it shipped to the US on the 15th.

Thanks.

Yes my tracking # did work though USPS, but it does take awhile before it shows up on the site, same number they gave you for HK.

 

[Kiessling]

Have a chance to visit shenzhen-wholesale, maybe you will found it is interesting.Enjoy yourself,thank you!

Please stop plugging this vendor in threads and posts totally out of context and uncalled for. We at CPF see this behaviour as spamming and it will result in removal of your posting privileges.
Thank you for your compliance.

bernhard

 

[cmaylodm]

Kiessling, way to go. I was wondering what the hell significance that had towards this thread and many others...

Anyways, back on topic. How long do packages usually sit in customs?

 

[Kwizatz Haderach]

My 30mw DX came in today using regular shipping.

04/05/07 ----- Ordered
04/07/07 ----- Mailed out at H.K.P.
04/15/07 ----- Mailed out from H.K.P. to the United States
04/25/07 ----- Received

The HK tracking only worked up untill it was shipped to the US.

 

[Aseras]

what happens if you plug the HK post shipping info into USPS ( i know you can track meixcan reg mail via usps once it's into customs )

 

[cmaylodm]

what happens if you plug the HK post shipping info into USPS ( i know you can track meixcan reg mail via usps once it's into customs )

Thats how I've been tracking my package ever since I got the notification from DX that it shipped.