polksaladallie
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In response to lurker172602

on ‎30-10-2014 04:46 PM

Keep watching Customs on TV.   You might see a dog sniffing it.   Smiley Wink

lurker172602
Community Member
In response to fourandsixpants

on ‎30-10-2014 05:17 PM

Thanks paints. There is a cute little translate button up on the top right ;). You're right I would need a tracking number for that to be used.

I did find this page though, http://translate.google.com.au/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&u=http://www.laposte.fr/particulier/outils/suiv... which suggests we should have filled in some form of documentation but also gives me the impression it wouldn't be french authorities that need it, but the country of delivery.

So I think it's still sit back and wait to receive either the parcel or a letter from Customs.

I'll keep you posted 🙂
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amber-eyed-girl
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In response to lurker172602

‎30-10-2014 05:42 PM - edited ‎30-10-2014 05:44 PM

Yes, it is the country it gets to that needs it. It is so they can assess taxes (and for security, as the sender has to describe the contents). Most likely thing is customs here might hold it and send you a letter if there is any problem with the documentation.

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azureline**
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In response to polksaladallie

on ‎30-10-2014 09:10 PM

I get my labels from France, they usually take about 10 days to arrive, parcels from the UK usually arrive within 5 days but one sent in February arrived 5 months later, no explanation.

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lurker172602
Community Member
In response to azureline**

on ‎05-11-2014 07:32 AM

It has arrived!!

It was here when we got home from our cup party yesterday. YAY 🙂 🙂 🙂

Thanks everyone for all your assurances and advice.

amber-eyed-girl
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In response to lurker172602

on ‎05-11-2014 02:24 PM

Yay!!!!


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cherry*135
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In response to lurker172602

‎05-11-2014 03:05 PM - edited ‎05-11-2014 03:06 PM

Yay Smiley Happy

 

Was the item an art print in a tube? Parcels under 500gm being sent overseas from Australia don't need a custom form, if they are printed material/written correspondence.

 

You'll need to complete a customs form (available at your local post office) if your parcel:

  • contains anything other than written correspondence
  • contains items valued over $500
  • weighs more than 500g

 

 

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