Are packages from China extremely suspicious now that most China factories are closed? Coronavirus

[master.on]

Many ships are said to be skipping Chinese ports altogether or leaving only 10-20% full?
Not only Chinese packages look suspicious, they have more time to inspect them since fewer are coming.

 

[TRT@40]

Another reason to stay domestic then

 

[ickyrica]

Many ships are said to be skipping Chinese ports altogether or leaving only 10-20% full?
Not only Chinese packages look suspicious, they have more time to inspect them since fewer are coming.

Probably your most accurate conspiracy theory to date

 

[EazyE]

Eventually this coronavirus situation will dissipate and it will be business as usual.

 

[Gbro]

Another reason to stay domestic then

Where do you think the domestic suppliers get their stuff?

 

[Villain]

Where do you think the domestic suppliers get their stuff?

They will get Corona first then. Simples!

 

[zepp]

It's a valid concern, we'll know if we start having more complaints of seized packs.

I think most of the small packs come from small business in China, large industry might have taken a hit, but these small companies need to keep food on the table, they won't quit until they fall over dead.

Customs works differently for large industry verses small pack delivery. One has a large shipping crate to inspect, the other is just some random small box or bags that are under 1 pound.

 

[Savagesteve]

I ordered some non gear related stuff (thought the company would’ve shipped domestic) and it hit the states from China in 2 days and tracking never showed it hitting customs at all?

 

[S.B.C]

probably the reverse they'll be less keen to open packs due to the risk plus with soo many cstoms staff off sick I'd assume less checks % wise.

 

[martino]

probably the reverse they'll be less keen to open packs due to the risk plus with soo many cstoms staff off sick I'd assume less checks % wise.

That's not the case at all, the small packs are set off in batches for customs, allowed to sit for days, they x-ray and opened.

These packs used to fly through, now customs is holding them over for inspection. Seizure rate is going up, it's not something we can keep track of without gathering data and that's obviously risky. More people are requesting reships, I've noticed this and the long wait times for something to clear customs.

I've had every one of my packs opened by the FDA and looked at. Two seizures and several have been opened with FDA written on the side, one was sent anyway with customs inspection tape. I now no longer order China at all. I figure I'd better cool it for a few years after having so much success because I'm certain I'm on a list and they're keeping track.

 

[S.B.C]

I wasn't aware cstoms had announced how they are handling packs from China since the advent of Covid, any links to the articles ?

 

[martino]

I wasn't aware cstoms had announced how they are handling packs from China since the advent of Covid, any links to the articles ?

There was no announcement. When your packs arrive from china they are separated into batches with a packing list, that list is checked for previous offenders (name and address), then x-rayed and opened if they spot anything they need to look at. The stealth doesn't add up to dick, takes a few seconds with a utility knife to cut through any stealth.

People are getting lucky, but a lot more are running into needing reship. People are starting to see "sent to customs for the first time". Myself I'm use to it, when I see package at US customs I just say "F" and know it's a 50/50 shot I'm not getting it. However it doesn't matter for me anyway, I can't take anymore chances from China.

Trump is beefing up customs, he was on TV a few days ago talking about the bullshit war on drugs, he's worried people might be having a good time if they aren't going to work and we can't have any of that shit, your asses need to be working like slaves to keep the police state going......no money, no funding for police and prisons and we can't have any of that freedom shit around here.

 

[wildfuchs]

I'm certain I'm on a list and they're keeping track.

Regarding both of your posts, do you have any inside sources for the customs procedures you're posting about? There's so many myths and theories about customs but seldomly any credible sources for them

 

[TonyTwoPosts]

You got any sources or proof of this?

Does this “list” of people being watched affect domestic deliveries?

There was no announcement. When your packs arrive from china they are separated into batches with a packing list, that list is checked for previous offenders (name and address), then x-rayed and opened if they spot anything they need to look at. The stealth doesn't add up to dick, takes a few seconds with a utility knife to cut through any stealth.

People are getting lucky, but a lot more are running into needing reship. People are starting to see "sent to customs for the first time". Myself I'm use to it, when I see package at US customs I just say "F" and know it's a 50/50 shot I'm not getting it. However it doesn't matter for me anyway, I can't take anymore chances from China.

Trump is beefing up customs, he was on TV a few days ago talking about the bullshit war on drugs, he's worried people might be having a good time if they aren't going to work and we can't have any of that shit, your asses need to be working like slaves to keep the police state going......no money, no funding for police and prisons and we can't have any of that freedom shit around here.

 

[martino]

I don't want to spread FUD.

My personal advice, don't get too addicted to the fatal allure of international.

Make that onetime order that will keep you stocked for at least 5 years and call it quits. Keep your name clear, don't sign for anything, don't let the postman hand you the package, don't let anyone see you handling the package, just one and done.

Life gets stressful having to always worry about getting caught.

 

[master.on]

Hypothetically speaking:
Anything liquid coming from China is extremely high risk now.

According to the news, those were vials with liquid inside.
I doubt they could dry (lyophilize) the viruses without degrading them. So it looks like they must be transported in a liquid solution or suspension.


Border Patrol Stopped a Chinese Biologist Carrying Viable SARS, MERS Viruses at Detroit Airport in 2018
Border Patrol Stopped a Chinese Biologist Carrying Viable SARS, MERS Viruses at Detroit Airport in 2018

 

[Clamslaps]

Made an account just so I can ask this, anybody know how much worse customs is right now?

 

[Savagesteve]

Made an account just so I can ask this, anybody know how much worse customs is right now?

Easily 2+ months coming from the east side of the pond. Not sure if packs coming from China

 

[Clamslaps]

Easily 2+ months coming from the east side of the pond. Not sure if packs coming from China

I've never so much as had a love letter from customs so this has got me jumpy.

 

[Savagesteve]

I've never so much as had a love letter from customs so this has got me jumpy.

They’re landing 7+ weeks later according to meso but who knows