“Dispatched” means the label was printed. That is the entire meaning of the word.
Fees like that are charged by the carrier, not the state, which is why they are hard to contest.
The sticker on the box is just so you know they were in there. It is the letter that matters.
What do you do about the fee? Do you just pay it?
Three month limits are cumulative across parcels in more places than people realise.
Photograph everything before you open it. Ten seconds, settles most disputes.
Split the order.
File early. The window is shorter than people think and it starts at the transaction.
File early. The window is shorter than people think and it starts at the transaction.
What do you do about the fee? Do you just pay it?
Do you contact the customs office or the carrier first?
Same here.
How long have you been on UPS?
Filing early beats arguing later. And ask for the reference number, always.
The cheapest option costs more once you price in the failure rate.
Written confirmation email after every phone call. Cheapest insurance there is.