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Why does international shipping take so long?
Shipping internationally can also take a long time not only because of the distance involved and the amount of times the packages changes hands, but because your package might get caught in the destination country’s customs, where it’s analyzed for whether the recipient owes taxes or duties for importing it. For express or priority shipping, delivery time typically ranges from one to three days. For standard shipping, delivery time can range between two and eight days. And you’ll have to pay more for express shipping. Another factor that can determine the shipping process length is how your package is transported. Typically, customs clearance takes less than 24 hours, however, there are times where it can take several days or weeks for goods to be inspected. When is customs clearance needed? Customs clearance is necessary for all packages entering the U.S. from other countries. Normally, a limited number of days of two or three are allowed by import handling authorities as free of cost time duration. You can complete the customs formalities within this time normally, subjected to produce of all required documents with customs. How Does Overnight Shipping Work? Shipments are booked during the day and transported throughout the night so that delivery can take place the following day. Typically, it takes one night and a few hours of the next day to have your package delivered. How long does it take to get your order? I can only speak from my own experience here, but I found their website projections to be pretty spot on – they recommend it will take between 9 and 21 days to receive an order in Europe, Oceania or South-East Asia.
How long does international shipping take?
6–10 Business Days USPS provides reliable and affordable international delivery to about 180 countries through Priority Mail International. Most Priority Mail International shipments include tracking and insurance: up to $100 for nonnegotiable documents and up to $200 for merchandise. 6–10 Business Days USPS provides reliable and affordable international delivery to about 180 countries through Priority Mail International. Most Priority Mail International shipments include tracking and insurance: up to $100 for nonnegotiable documents and up to $200 for merchandise. First-Class Mail — 1 to 3 business days. Priority Mail — 1, 2, or 3 business days. Priority Mail Express — 1 to 2 calendar days. USPS Retail Ground — 2 to 8 business days. Mail in 1–5 Business Days; Small Packages in 2–5 Business Days. First-Class Mail® is an affordable mail service for standard-sized, single-piece envelopes weighing up to 3.5 oz and large envelopes and small packages weighing up to 13 oz. Prices start at $0.63 at a Post Office. Standard delivery time usually takes approximately 3 working days, and you also need to count additional time for pick-up and drop-off. If your delivery is international, it may take longer due to customs, harsh weather conditions, and traffic. EXPRESS PARCEL It can handle consignments of up to 10 kilograms with same-day and next-day capabilities and 48-96 hour deliveries for long-distance orders.