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hikarupanda · Jun 15th, 2009, 01:02 PM

Hi ladies, so since I cannot wait to get my Ostrich Copper Belly from Paris, I checked DHL tracking and it says "clearance delay" somewhere in Ohio. Is this normal? How long does this clearance delay take?? I am nervous! Anyone had bought bags from overseas?

Ocean08 · Jun 15th, 2009, 01:23 PM

The clearance delay happened to me when I ordered from Balenciaga Paris. I called DHL, and the man said it happened sometime, so I had nothing to do with. They hold my package for 24 hours and I received it finallly.

Baggiana · Jun 15th, 2009, 01:25 PM

Oh, no! I hope that they clear it up shortly!!! Please keep us posted!

ssc0619 · Jun 15th, 2009, 01:35 PM

I know you must be dying!! Hopefully it will just be a short delay.

Good luck!

hikarupanda · Jun 15th, 2009, 05:16 PM

UPDATE! I called dhl, the lady at the import dept. told me that due to the value of the bag (over $2000), custom needs my SS# for custom clearance. Obviously I don't feel too comfortable giving them my SS, but I did a search on TPF and figure this is indeed the requirement....and I figure they must be doing this on a daily basis so that should be fine....so I just scanned and emailed the SS card to DHL import dept. They said they will forward it to their custom clearing center in Ohio and it may take about a couple of days to clear.....so we'll see.....

sngsk · Jun 15th, 2009, 05:17 PM

Do keep us posted! I have a bag on its way to me too and I know exactly how you feel...

doloresmia · Jun 15th, 2009, 07:14 PM

hikarupanda - i am sure everything is going to be fine, but it is awful to have to wait

hotshot · Jun 15th, 2009, 08:11 PM

Hikarupanda... probably just a procedure that customs has to do..

It will be on its way before you know it.. ENJOY!!

Lululala · Jun 15th, 2009, 09:19 PM

Hope you don't have to wait too long! So looking forward to your reveal :)

Baggiana · Jun 16th, 2009, 12:04 AM

Originally Posted by hikarupanda

UPDATE! I called dhl, the lady at the import dept. told me that due to the value of the bag (over $2000), custom needs my SS# for custom clearance. Obviously I don't feel too comfortable giving them my SS, but I did a search on TPF and figure this is indeed the requirement....and I figure they must be doing this on a daily basis so that should be fine....so I just scanned and emailed the SS card to DHL import dept. They said they will forward it to their custom clearing center in Ohio and it may take about a couple of days to clear.....so we'll see.....

This is a little scary! I wonder if my experience will be the same though my bag has a much smaller value. I do not feel comfortable providing my ss number. Though the supervisors may be ok, the paper handlers can be otherwise. Maybe I had better buy identity theft security. BTW, what should I search on the forum?

Ok, I am just panicing... I am sure that all will be fine for both of us - I hope!

anleena · Jun 16th, 2009, 12:45 AM

Dear Hikrupanda, Sorry I am late. I got my Ostrich Belly from London and it stucked in custom office several days as well. Don't worry, they might need you to fill a form or something. That's all standard procedure.

IFFAH · Jun 16th, 2009, 01:18 AM

Hope you get the bag soon.

hikarupanda · Jun 16th, 2009, 02:25 AM

Originally Posted by Baggiana

This is a little scary! I wonder if my experience will be the same though my bag has a much smaller value. I do not feel comfortable providing my ss number. Though the supervisors may be ok, the paper handlers can be otherwise. Maybe I had better buy identity theft security. BTW, what should I search on the forum?

Ok, I am just panicing... I am sure that all will be fine for both of us - I hope!

I just did a search on the forum (not just BV) about buying overseas, and I read that others have had similar experience providing the SS# in order to clear custom. I think a couple of members at the J. Choo forum did that...

uclaboi · Jun 16th, 2009, 04:43 AM

^This is standard practice. I have purchased from overseas, and I had to do the same thing (w/ DHL). Fax the Social Security Card and info about the shipment (i.e. detailed description of the items, such as material, etc.). You will also get a bill from DHL later on. You'll have to pay duty on your items.

shopaholic&baby · Jun 16th, 2009, 10:36 AM

Hope the custom will release your package & you'll get the copper belly bag real soon. good luck!

Jun 15th, 2009, 01:02 PM	#1
hikarupanda OP Member Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,175	"Clearance Delay" - my Ostrich Copper Belly Bag got stuck in custom? Hi ladies, so since I cannot wait to get my Ostrich Copper Belly from Paris, I checked DHL tracking and it says "clearance delay" somewhere in Ohio. Is this normal? How long does this clearance delay take?? I am nervous! Anyone had bought bags from overseas?
hikarupanda OP Member Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,175	__________________ Patiently waiting for my BV SO: Ottone Large Capri! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Loving Memory of My Dear Husband William Ma 1/28/76 - 12/26/08 I am proud to have you as my husband and my baby's father, you are always in my heart! I You!

Jun 15th, 2009, 01:23 PM	#2
Ocean08 Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 95	The clearance delay happened to me when I ordered from Balenciaga Paris. I called DHL, and the man said it happened sometime, so I had nothing to do with. They hold my package for 24 hours and I received it finallly.
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Jun 15th, 2009, 01:25 PM	#3
Baggiana Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,982	Oh, no! I hope that they clear it up shortly!!! Please keep us posted!
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Jun 15th, 2009, 05:16 PM	#5
hikarupanda OP Member Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,175	UPDATE! I called dhl, the lady at the import dept. told me that due to the value of the bag (over $2000), custom needs my SS# for custom clearance. Obviously I don't feel too comfortable giving them my SS, but I did a search on TPF and figure this is indeed the requirement....and I figure they must be doing this on a daily basis so that should be fine....so I just scanned and emailed the SS card to DHL import dept. They said they will forward it to their custom clearing center in Ohio and it may take about a couple of days to clear.....so we'll see.....
hikarupanda OP Member Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,175	__________________ Patiently waiting for my BV SO: Ottone Large Capri! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Loving Memory of My Dear Husband William Ma 1/28/76 - 12/26/08 I am proud to have you as my husband and my baby's father, you are always in my heart! I You!

Jun 15th, 2009, 05:17 PM	#6
sngsk Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 510	Do keep us posted! I have a bag on its way to me too and I know exactly how you feel...
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Jun 15th, 2009, 01:35 PM	#4
ssc0619 Some 'Splainin to Do Joined: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 5,920	I know you must be dying!! Hopefully it will just be a short delay. Good luck!

Jun 15th, 2009, 07:14 PM	#7
doloresmia Member Joined: May 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 7,504	hikarupanda - i am sure everything is going to be fine, but it is awful to have to wait

Jun 15th, 2009, 08:11 PM	#8
hotshot Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,852	Hikarupanda... probably just a procedure that customs has to do.. It will be on its way before you know it.. ENJOY!!
hotshot Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,852

Jun 15th, 2009, 09:19 PM	#9
Lululala Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 456	Hope you don't have to wait too long! So looking forward to your reveal :)
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Jun 16th, 2009, 12:45 AM	#11
anleena Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 80	Dear Hikrupanda, Sorry I am late. I got my Ostrich Belly from London and it stucked in custom office several days as well. Don't worry, they might need you to fill a form or something. That's all standard procedure.
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Jun 16th, 2009, 01:18 AM	#12
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Jun 16th, 2009, 04:43 AM	#14
uclaboi Member Joined: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,639	^This is standard practice. I have purchased from overseas, and I had to do the same thing (w/ DHL). Fax the Social Security Card and info about the shipment (i.e. detailed description of the items, such as material, etc.). You will also get a bill from DHL later on. You'll have to pay duty on your items.
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Jun 16th, 2009, 10:36 AM	#15
shopaholic&baby Member Joined: May 2008 Location: Asia Posts: 637	Hope the custom will release your package & you'll get the copper belly bag real soon. good luck!

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