Item Leaving the UK LONDON AMU - no update since 17 March?

SE459 · Post by **SE459** » 27 Mar 2021, 08:07

Hi, anyone any insight into international tracked and signed items for Singapore? This item was posted on 14 March, went though Langley and arrived London AMU on 17 March - 10 says now - no further update. It isn't showing as arriving in destination country - Singapore - and no record of it in the SingPost system. I know there have been delays to post in China this week, could this parcel be caught up I wonder...? Any insights appreciated!

Post by **SpacePhoenix** » 27 Mar 2021, 09:34

What's the tracking number and what's the contents? Sometimes the contents can cause problems, a common one being lithium batteries

SE459 · Post by **SE459** » 27 Mar 2021, 09:39

Thanks- tracking is RN719588812GB

Contents are two books, sweets, a metal toy (no batteries) and a piece of embroidery

Any thoughts appreciated

Post by **SpacePhoenix** » 27 Mar 2021, 10:01

Looking at the country guide on Royal Mail's website, not sure if the books might be a problem:

https://www.royalmail.com/singapore

Restricted items

Controlled and restricted items
The items listed below will only be allowed entry when the import permit or authorisation from the relevant controlling authorities is produced. This list is not exhaustive as regards the controlled items permitted for import into Singapore.

For more details please visit the respective websites given below:

Animals, birds and their by-products
Plants, ornamental fish, endangered species of
wildlife and their by-products
Meat and meat products
Fish and seafood products
Fruits and vegetables

Controlling authority
Agri-food and Veterinary Authority
www.ava.gov.sg Opens in new window

Pre-recorded cartridges and cassettes
Newspapers, books and magazines
Films, video tapes/discs, laser discs
CD-Rom and video games

Controlling authority
Media Development Authority
www.mda.gov.sg

I don't know what the routing used is so I've no idea if it could be being held up by the "minor mishap" with a container ship in the Suez Canal. My gut feeling however is that it would be routed by air, though there's probably a lot less planes flying to Singapore

SE459 · Post by **SE459** » 27 Mar 2021, 11:12

Hmm ok, thanks for that, really helpful. Hope that's not the case :(
So if it is held up or even refused through customs, what happens?

SE459 · Post by **SE459** » 29 Mar 2021, 22:42

Update: parcel is now in destination country Singapore, yay! 15 days after posting, but nevermind.... Not sure why the holdup, will ask recipient if it looks like a customs issue

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Item Leaving the UK LONDON AMU - no update since 17 March?

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