Here’s what the message “Processed through sort facility” means: This means that the package is in the right country and has been processed. From there, it simply needs to be shipped to your local package facility—such as a local post office—and then delivered to you. All of this can still take multiple days, but at … Read more
This is an uncommon message that is likely informing you that an international package has cleared import hurdles and is now located at a local facility within the United States. In general, it’s just an update that is showing you that the shipping process is humming along without any grave errors.
The message “item presented to import customs” is telling you that your item has arrived in your country, but it is being held up at customs. This is a typical delay in the shipping process, and in most cases, customs will release the package to finish its delivery within a few days of you seeing this update.
There are times when the USPS will deliver a package even though the postage wasn’t paid correctly. In this case, you might receive a package with a written notice saying that more postage is due. In that case, it’s not a scam.
This message is telling you that your package is currently in processing at a customs facility, but it has not finished the process and is not yet cleared for shipment. There are many reasons why you might see this, but all of them are tied to unexpected delays. The challenge is that DHL is not in control.
Forever 21 packages can and have come early to any number of customers. That said, it is not a standardized or normal occurrence, and reports of early delivery can largely be chalked up to good luck. A few factors can make it more likely that your package will come early, but ultimately, it’s uncommon.
Shein is known to overestimate delivery times, and many customers report getting their items before the expected delivery date. Despite that, it’s fair to say that Shein’s order tracking is relatively accurate and reliable. It uses methodologies on par with other major shipping entities, like Amazon or FedEx.
