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Thanks again PFTC. At this point, I'm a lot less worried that anything bad will happen. But I would like to try to see this through to the end to see if it's worth it to order from vendors outside of the EU. Or if there is a way I could ask the vendor to mark the package to avoid any of this in...

I think I may be very close to a happy ending.... BUT I've got one more question. I got this email from customs today: I almost feel like I'm splitting hairs here (I should just be happy that they seem willing to let it go through!), but I don't know what to say. I asked the vendor how he...

Update: I found English versions of the forms I mentioned above. This is the form giving the post office power of attorney to collect the package on my behalf (which was mysteriously not included in the letter from the customs office that I picked up yesterday)...

Here's a tip in case anyone else has a similar issue in the future: i should have asked the vendor to write that my package was a "gift" (or even "sample" would work, if it's obviously commercial) and to list the amount of the value of the products inside as less than €40(or check the current...

Perhaps I could say item #2 is just plain paracetamol and my friend didn't realize it had to be properly labeled (on the inside of the package)... I feel even more hopeful that it's not the typical style of love letter... Here is a related thread:  Too bad Gyre's no longer around to help...

a picture of what, exactly? the whole customs letter or where they list the contents? Because all of it is in Czech >.<

Update: I recieved a slip in my mailbox today informing me there was something for me at the post office. I go down to the PO with really high hopes because the weight listed on my slip looked to be more than the typical 'registered letter' - but I was wrong.  Instead, I got a letter informing...

My country has pretty relaxed laws on illegal drugs (way more than germany). The law used to be weird & full of double negatives, roughly translated into English would be: "you cannot have more than a small amount." A couple of years ago, they determined what a "small amount" was &amp...

UPDATE: I turned in the slip to the post office this evening & it was just a registered letter, completely unrelated to my order. So, I'm still waiting to see if it will clear customs and arrive at my local post office.  I emailed the vendor & asked what details, if any, were on the...

PT, thanks for your reply. From what I've seen, if they're going to hold anything, they hold it in customs. I wouldn't worry about bringing a slip to the post office notifying me I have a package because I can still claim ignorance if they start asking any questions. The slips don't say who the...

I've had this happen several times with other kinds of packages. If the contents are over €50, they charge you an import tax & you have to go pick it up from the scary policemen in the customs office. I'm expecting my first package that might be similar to yours soon. I'm worried customs...

Hi all, I'm brand new to this forum and I am currently expecting a delivery from the land of thai to my country in the EU (starts with a cz). I've had things delivered in the past, but it was always through a private carrier, not the state post. It's never been a problem. I've also had...