VAT & Customs Delay Warning
Ordered $1,200 in Prusa enclosures and FedEx stalled delivery in Memphis for a week. No notice, just “waiting for a form” — a CBP Importer Identity Form, usually for businesses but now requested for individuals too. Filled it out, still waiting. VAT isn’t the only issue — customs can cause major delays.
Counting back I suspect your consignment may have entered the country just as the tariff rates were changing. FedEx may well have been struggling to keep up with unpredictable legislation.
Cheerio,
RE: VAT & Customs Delay Warning
Thanks for the insight — that actually makes a lot of sense. I hadn't considered the timing with tariff changes. FedEx support wasn’t too helpful either, just kept saying “waiting on clearance.” Hopefully things move now that the CBP form is in. Appreciate your reply!
Counting back I suspect your consignment may have entered the country just as the tariff rates were changing. FedEx may well have been struggling to keep up with unpredictable legislation.
Cheerio,
RE: VAT & Customs Delay Warning
The new tariffs on US imports from the EU will only come into effect on August 7th. Didn't your shipment enter the country well ahead of that date?