Flagging this early and with the caveat that I may be wrong about part of it. I would rather be corrected than quiet.
One order arrived in nine days, one was held at the border for a fortnight, and one came back with a seizure notice. Same route, same declaration wording.
Cold chain is the underrated risk on long routes. A shipment held at a border for a week has had a temperature excursion whether or not it arrives.
If your experience contradicts this, say so in the thread — I would rather be corrected here than have people act on a warning that does not hold.
AussieAnna said:One order arrived in nine days, one was held at the border for a fortnight, and one came back with a seizure notice.
My experience ordering cross-border ordering internationally: I've ordered from an Indian manufacturer. Customs can be hit or miss.
Shipping time: 14-28 days
Customs clearance: required import documentation
Quality: Janoshik tested at 97.4% purity
International ordering adds complexity but can save 60-80% compared to US prices. Research your country's import laws first.
AussieAnna said:One order arrived in nine days, one was held at the border for a fortnight, and one came back with a seizure notice.
Filing a mild objection. Mild because I might be wrong; an objection because nobody has addressed the case that does not fit. Import rules are jurisdiction-specific and this board keeps giving US-shaped answers to non-US questions. What is a personal-import allowance in one country is a controlled-import offence in another.
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Shop Reference StandardsDr.GastroMayo said:Import rules are jurisdiction-specific and this board keeps giving US-shaped answers to non-US questions.
International shipping tracking for cross-border ordering orders: my experience with customs in the US when ordering from overseas:
Package cleared customs in 2 days, no issues.
Tips: always include a copy of your prescription, declare medication properly on customs forms, keep quantities reasonable (personal use = 3 month supply max), and use a vendor who has experience shipping to your country.
JennaRN said:My experience ordering cross-border ordering internationally: I've ordered from an Indian manufacturer.
Same experience, arrived at from the opposite direction. The detail I would add is minor and it is already implied above.