Share Your Customs Horror Stories

[gervais]

For anyone who has been burned by customs on an international tobacco order, share your story regarding what happened with your order, the length of time they held it, and how much they charged you for the amount you ordered.

 

[seanv]

This is a dangerous thread. You don't know who is reading. I'd post with caution.

 

[warren]

The last thing I wish to do is malign any organization which uses "bots" constantly alert for "problem children." These groups use various key words as they constantly comb every message. Not gonna put a target on my back.

I'd point out that I have never had a problem with any government agency of any government at any government level. Ever!

Remember, I was an agent of a government.

 

[Sonorisis]

I wouldn't worry. We learned this week that breaking the law is not illegal. What a relief.

 

[Casual]

Once, I was assessed too little an amount of customs fees. I sent in the remainder with a polite note informing them of their mistake.

 

[warren]

I wouldn't worry. We learned this week that breaking the law is not illegal.

???

 

[scloyd]

???

Guessing it's a Trump reference.

 

[craig61a]

I wouldn't worry. We learned this week that breaking the law is not illegal. What a relief.

 

[condorlover1]

There goes the neighborhood! Probably not a good thread gentlemen since as the old WW2 posters used to say 'Loose Lips Sinks Ships'.

 

[Spinkle]

One time the Canada Border Services Agency held my package up for a week and assessed duties and taxes in accordance with the applicable legislation. Most times they don’t.

 

[lukasstrifeson]

Funnily enough, I've ordered pipes and such from all over the world and have only ran into trouble with customs/taxes twice: anything from Canada, and anything to China. Odd.

 

[philairfoil]

This is a dangerous thread. You don't know who is reading. I'd post with caution.

The EU is out of UK...customs is now, what? Stand up and be counted.