Tracking a package through the Polish Postal sent from US

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Mar 1, 10, 22:33 #31

How are packages sent to Poland, via Federal Express, from the United States, handled by Polish Customs ?

If I send something FedEx, does it bypass Polish Customs completely ?

I sent a package to Poland, from the United States, via U.S. Express Mail, about 10 days ago. The cost $28.00 I only opted to send it via U.S. Express Mail, because I wanted to be sure my envelope was delivered, and that someone, in fact, signed for it.

They lady at the U.S. post office said it would be delivered within 5 business days. I still haven't received any confirmation (online) that my package (envelope) has been delivered. I understand that the U.S. Post Office doesn't really have any control over what happens to mail, once it enters another country.

I'm guessing.....the delivery is being delayed, because of a detour through Polish Customs. There was nothing of any value (to anyone else) inside my envelope. Just a letter, pictures and copies of old documents, from the year 1975.

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Edited by: delphiandomine Mar 1, 10, 23:54 #32

Kojak333:

How are packages sent to Poland, via Federal Express, from the United States, handled by Polish Customs ?

Same way that any incoming mail from outside of the EU is handled. It may be x-rayed, opened or checked - I don't know how the Customs operate in Poland.

Kojak333:

If I send something FedEx, does it bypass Polish Customs completely ?

Nope, still has to clear Polish Customs, which is often the source of many delays.

Kojak333:

I'm guessing.....the delivery is being delayed, because of a detour through Polish Customs.

Yes, quite normal and usual.

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Mar 5, 10, 18:55 #33

I sent a letter from the United States to Poland. I sent it U.S. Express, only because I wanted someone to sign for it. - Signature required. This way I know it was delivered.

I checked the U.S. Post office website, where it allows me to track the delivery. It indicates that delivery was attempted on March 3rd, 2010 I'm assuming nobody was home; probably still at work. The delivery attempt was at 4:31 PM.

What happens now ?

Do you think the Polish mail carrier left a note in the mailbox, telling them that they had a package that requires a signature ? Would the note ask someone to stop by the post office, to pick this package up ?

Also, I am wondering... If the Polish mail carrier would have left a note, what "other" information would he (or she) include with that note ?

Would the note say who the package was from ? The name of the person ?

Would the note include the address (and country of origin) of the sender ?

What are the normal post office hours in Poland, during the week and on Saturday ?

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Bydgoszczanin	Mar 7, 10, 11:19 #34
Have you entered your tracking number into the Polish Post tracking site? pocztex.pl/dokl_inf_telef.php It might tell you if it's had an arrival scan in Poland.

SzwedwPolsceThreads: 13 Posts: 1,915 Joined: Feb 21, 09 ♂	Edited by: SzwedwPolsce Mar 7, 10, 11:49 #35
Think Twice: In time the western world will stop dealing with them. Poland is the only country in Europe that has a positive BNP-growth right now. That's an answer to you question. Who invests, and where?

bimber94Threads: 9 Posts: 400 Joined: Mar 13, 09 ♂	Mar 7, 10, 12:59 #36
People in Poland steal mail coming from the US all the time and it seams like it's getting worse Why do they bother to go to church and holy communion on Sundays?! Holy s**t!

kaykhanittaThreads: - Posts: 1 Joined: Apr 1, 11 ♀	Apr 1, 11, 12:19 #37
I just want to say that i got a parcel form abroad ordered on buy-snake-wine.com (the most famous liquor ever seen hahaha) and no problem with Polish post. Even fast. So who complains the post ? Cheers.

mightymouse2279

May 17, 11, 21:45 #38

Ok, after reading all of this now I'm a bit freaked out. I know and have dealt with lots of crooked people here in PL (moved here from New York) but I have a really chill mailman. I've been getting packages all in tact from China, UK, and other. Now I'm expecting a Used Laptop as a "gift" and I'm worried about customs. Since it's marked USED and a GIFT with a value of $200.00, am I still going to get taxed up the butt?? I'm not worried so much about some weirdo stealing it as I am about the customs charges. Any ideas?? So far I've never had to pay customs on any items I've had sent to me but this is the first time someone's sending me electronics. :)

delphiandomineThreads: 42 Posts: 9,954 Joined: Nov 25, 08 ♂ [Suspended]	May 17, 11, 22:14 #39
mightymouse2279: Now I'm expecting a Used Laptop as a "gift" and I'm worried about customs. Since it's marked USED and a GIFT with a value of $200.00, am I still going to get taxed up the butt? It's almost certain you'll get taxed - as I recall, the upper limit for VAT exemption on gifts is around 36 euro. So - expect a bill for around 23% of 600zl, plus administration charges.

jjprice

May 23, 11, 05:30 #40

Hi

My daughter is getting married in Poland in the summer I sent a very large box be sea registered from Hong Kong containing all her silk wedding bouquets and over 100 guests button holes I send them on 23rd February although they didn't leave Hong Kong until 31st March I am now worried
that they won't arrive in time for the wedding - I have tracked them in Hong Kong does anyone know if I can track them in Poland they are going to Krakow
Thanks

cbattenThreads: - Posts: 4 Joined: Sep 18, 11 ♂	Sep 18, 11, 03:26 #41
I never had a problem sending gifts (CDs) to my friend in Poland! I have a big problem sending packages to Ukraine! Here are some websites to help! (This isn't spam!) .philaguide.com/authorities.htm .poczta-polska.pl/

cbattenThreads: - Posts: 4 Joined: Sep 18, 11 ♂	Sep 18, 11, 03:55 #42
Why does this make the USPS not so great?

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