I'm not sure whether my parcel was insured or not but the sender from US did use Priority Mail International Parcel and she gave me a tracking number for it. The whole process is realllly slow though. I am a newbie in this importing stuff and that was my first buy from US.

I wonder how all those sellers in forums having shopping sprees for cosmetic products from US are importing their goods? And how can we obtain the permit to import cosmetic products in the future? I tried going to the bpfk website but it was not that informative or clear.

yes i second that - it's slow depending on your luck. Mine took 16 days to arrive [USPS International Mail Priority].. that 's the range time given anyway. FedEx took 4 days - of course the cost is a different matter!.. cheers!

hello everyone,

In my case,I bought a bottle of Mc Cormick brand pure vanilla extract last 31st July.item was shipped on 2nd August from Miami,US via USPS Priority Mail International with custom form number as tracking no. When I checked with USPS website it says :

Label/Receipt Number: LJxxxxxxxUS
Class: Priority Mail International Parcels
Service(s): International Letter
Status: Electronic Shipping Info Received

The U.S. Postal Service was electronically notified by the shipper on August 02, 2010 to expect your package for mailing. This does not indicate receipt by the USPS or the actual mailing date. Delivery status information will be provided if / when available. Information, if available, is updated periodically throughout the day. Please check again later.



Until today I keep receiving this electronic confirmation info,no updates.It was frustrating too since tracking number starts with LJ/LC are not traceable in Malaysia.If I knew earlier I should use more expensive postage even for 1Ib item.

I already contacted the seller about my item not received and she said usually when it comes to international shipping for foods and medical stuff US customs are very slow doing their job.they have to carefully inspects the labels,ingredients and exporting permits/licences of these things before release them for international shipping.

It's nearly 4 weeks now I haven't received any call/letter from Malaysia Customs nor Post Malaysia.Last week I went to my local post office,Sibu Sarawak asking about my parcel they said not arrived yet and just be patient. IF my item is being detained or ditahan by Customs,how long does their letter take to arrive to your home to inform you about your parcel? If they send it using normal post Malaysia it could take 2-3 weeks to arrive at my hometown here,Sibu Sarawak. sigh....

I also emailed Malaysia Customs regarding taxing of my Mc Cormick vanilla extract. In their reply they said vanilla extract are allowed for importing and not taxable here.However I need to get approval letter or some sort of kelulusan from Ministry of Health.
So my question is,how to get the approval from MOH? As I live in Sarawak this can be big hassle to get the form and submit other documentations in KLIA unless it can be done by post.If you have bought any kind of food (snacks,candy,coffee,tea,food flavourings) from online before,how to get the approval from MOH to release them from customs?

This pure vanilla extract is a gift for my mother she loves baking I want her to get a good taste of real vanilla at least once in her lifetime. Here in Sarawak for baking we are stuck with synthetic vanilla essence Star brand and many locally manufactured.God knows what they made with once I put a teaspoon in and my French toast tasted like eggy cough syrup!

how to track priority mail with CPxxxxxx after item reach msia? thanks

I just receive my item yesterday..i went to kastam and pick up my item there..

poslaju

Have purchased a men wrist watch from US website with tracking no. RE xxx xxx xxx US since 25th August 2010 via USPS registered mail. I cannot track on USPS either Pos Malaysia there is no record, seller telling me cannot track USPS online but do call Pos Malaysia for tracking! Do yours know how many days from US to Malaysia?

so.. how long u have 2 wait b4 u received ur item r? do u have any letter dat telling u 2 pick up ur item?

i've waited more than 1 month for my item dat i purchased from ebay. until now still i didn't received it. just so u know, i buy 2 item from that sites. total for both of the item is less than rm200

how to check the label reciept number for
CJxxxxUS if it alrady stated Out of Foreign customs in the USPS tracking?
Pos laju stil canot track..

is it a must to go kastam there to open my parcel? or i can appoint pos laju to do so?
damn troublesome to go to kastam kernel
hate to see those useless leech too

my item start with CV

This post has been edited by beguiler: Sep 27 2010, 01:27 PM

Did you get item at the end?

my case similar too..usps website already stated out of foreign custom clearance since yesterday morning 10am but i still cant track in poslaju today
our government postal service really such a bull..so slow..

Hope i will be receiving it soon =) wohoo

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Added on October 20, 2010, 8:52 amI wanted to hand collect my parcel so i called pos laju. I am very disapointed with Pos Laju Customer service.

I called 4 times yesterday and 2 times this morning:-

1. First call, the representative told me the parcels are not in the system.
2. 2nd call immediately after i hang up, the representative told me the parcel is on the way to the Post Station from KLIA. She ask me to call back 2 hours time to check which station my parcel will be @ so they can arrange for me to pick up.
3. 3rd call 2 hours later, Parcel not in system.
4. 4th call immediately, my parcel have not reached any post station, ask to call back next day 8.30am.

5. 5th call @ 830am, the rep. again said my parcel is not traceable and not recorded in system.
6. 6th call immediately after 5th, the rep say my parcel is still in KLIA.

What kinda service is this?!

This post has been edited by MissEndearing: Oct 20 2010, 08:52 AM

Class: Priority Mail International
Service(s): International Letter
Status: Processed through Sort Facility

Your item was processed through and left our MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413 facility on December 01, 2010. The item is currently in transit to the destination. Information, if available, is updated periodically throughout the day. Please check again later.



Track and Confirm

Enter Label/Receipt Number.

Enter Label / Receipt Number.




Detailed Results:

Bullet Processed through Sort Facility, December 01, 2010, 12:46 am, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413
Bullet Acceptance, November 30, 2010, 3:40 pm, SAINT PAUL, MN 55121
Bullet Electronic Shipping Info Received, November 29, 2010
Notification Options


Guys does this means my item is out of US or still not dispatch? Arghhh

^Means it's in transit. Usually takes about 3-5 days to arrive in Malaysia.

This post has been edited by msdevious: Dec 8 2010, 08:39 PM

If you notice, it has been 6 days since it's been dispatched (1st DEC) so it was obviously exceeded the usual 3-5days transit time

OK, I didn't notice the "International Letter" part. Forget what I said. It might take longer. For parcels, usually 3-5 days.
Also, your item hasn't left USA yet. After processed through sort facility, you will see something like this:

International Dispatch, December 04, 2010, 5:31 pm, ISC SAN FRANCISCO (USPS)
Arrival
Electronic Shipping Info Received, December 04, 2010
Processed through Sort Facility, December 03, 2010, 5:41 pm, SEATTLE, WA 98168
Acceptance, December 03, 2010, 9:50 am, SEATTLE, WA 98109

This post has been edited by msdevious: Dec 8 2010, 09:20 PM

priority mail international is not an express service. It still take about 2 weeks to arrive, like First-Class Mail International. The only difference is priority mail international have tracking number.

if want express service, use Express mail international, but of course it'll cost you more.

As stated above...priority mail is not EMS so it is totally impossible that it will arrive here in Malaysia within 3-5 days. That would be Express Mail. Priority mail usually takes 2-3 weeks...but during holiday rush like Christmas sometimes mails can be a bit slower than expected

This post has been edited by svage98: Dec 8 2010, 10:39 PM

Your item was processed through and left our MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413 facility on December 01, 2010. The item is currently in transit to the destination. Information, if available, is updated periodically throughout the day. Please check again later.



The highlighted sentence really confused me now, it can be explained as either in transit to another sorting center or to Malaysia. If it is out of US it should be International dispatch following by a date just like what msdevious showed us.

The official website of USPS stated that Express and Priority Mail International only takes 6-10 days. varies by country for First Class International, That was why i chose to use Priority because it takes about the same time compare to Express but cheaper.

This post has been edited by paull98: Dec 9 2010, 01:03 AM