The list of things customs look for while checking the incoming packages.

[barq2]

The level of paperwork will vary between countries - maybe they don't have so many forms in the USA as in Europe. I guess the other thing is it was a TV show so to keep it entertaining I guess they wouldn't show too much form filling.

The one that shocked me the most was a medicine that was entirely legal for me to import. But it was unmarked and the customs form did not list a value (I think it was called a sample). Customs opened it up, worked out what the medication was, seemed to know the exact price (so must have known which IOP it came from), then taxed me correctly for the import duty, taped the package back up and sent it on to me.

On that basis, I'm sure they do a random sample, but it must be mainly intelligence lead. It would be ridiculous to think they aren't on this forum. (Hello if you are reading! Just remember, none of us chose to be ill.)

[Charon]

Paragraph two is indeed shocking, barq. scary if they even know the IOP it came from.

[barq2]

Paragraph two is indeed shocking, barq.  scary if they even know the IOP it came from.

Yep. It was a few years ago. I remember you and our penguin friend advising me not to go and collect it. (The system is they contact you to say you owe import tax, you go to the post office to pay it, and then you get your package.) I didn't have to sign anything, and paid in cash. When it arrived I left it unopened for a few days just to be sure. But it was fine in the end.

It suggests much more than simply opening a sample of parcels from places they know are dodgy. To charge the the right amount of tax they had to find the right IOP to get the cost. (I checked, and they were absolutely correct.) To be fair, it was a very public IOP that didn't sell anything illegal and wasn't remotely underground. Still scary though!

[Shogun]

Unfortunately just having a false I D won't get you a box. That would be too easy. Both US and brown require a credit card (that matches I D) for payment when you set it up. If you can figure that out more power to you, but you'll be adding charges if you get made. It's a freakin shame how controlled our environment is. A far cry from the good ol' days.

[Kadiddlehopper]

I did receive mine last week. DO NOT know how it made it past customs.  Poorly packaged and made lots of noise. Luck of the draw, I guess. Happen to have been from a less than up-standing place I have read. The hurricane may have been a factor in making it though.

[Rumor]

I crossed the border from Canada back into the USA, about 2 weeks ago. After going through the border, I was directed to pullover by a K-9 officer. He and the dog circled the car. We had some Canadian produce and other things in the car, that we were supposed to declare, theoretically. My friend and I were really curious about this process. Apparently, it is random and they are looking (smelling) for narcotics.

My friend and I were so relieved, that we started laughing with the officer, us 2 middle age women. He said you never know. We thanked him and took off. Moral of story, do not bring narcotics back from Canada, even if you are a middle age woman, driving a rental car, who has never delt drugs or gone anywhere near H!!! R.

[ShortSqueeze]

I usually buy a lot of Ebooks that  i read and analyze and there is some information from them i would 
like to share with the community ,as im trying to respect all the rules im not sure if i can post the whole ebook on here
however if you want i can copy and paste it for anybody who is interested in a private message (its only 3 pages long ),hopefully you will find this information usefull ,thank  
everybody and stay safe .

List of things customs looks for
The following is a list of things customs uses to screen for
suspicious parcels. A suspicious attribute of a parcel is called a flag.
A single flag is often not much of a problem, but the more flags a
package has the higher the chances it will be intercepted.
1.No return address
2.Restrictive markings (such as writing “Personal!” on the
envelope)
3.Misspelled words
4.Poorly typed or written text
5.Excessive postage
6.Addressed to an incorrect title
7.Sent from a foreign country
8.Sealed with tape
9.Emits a strange odor (Including masking agents such as coffee,
perfume and fabric softener sheets)
10.Lopsided, uneven, rigid, bulky or otherwise uneven weight
distribution
11.Oily stains, discolorations and crystallizations on packaging
12.Packaging appears to be re-used
13.Package looks generally poorly prepared for shipping
14.addresses are hand written
15.addresses contain mispelled information (such as names,
streets or cities)
16.Originate from a drug source state
17.Are addressed as being sent from an individual to an individual
18.Return address ZIP code does not match ZIP code of the post
office the package is being sent from
19.A fictitious return address is used
20.List a sender or receiver name of a common type (Such as John
Smith)
21.Make use of names that are not connected to either address
22.Package makes noise when shaken
23.Redistribution of weight is felt when package is moved or tilted
List of Ways customs uses technology to detect packages
1.Terahertz ray scanning
“illuminating a target envelope with tunable terahertz radiation and
analyzing the absorption spectra of the resulting image. The results
are cross referenced with a database of spectra to check for the
chemicals of interest.”
Currently it takes ten minutes to fully scan and analyze a single letter,
although increasing this speed to one minute per letter is in the grasp
of current technology. Even with this potential decrease in the
amount of time it takes to scan individual letters, this system could
not be implemented en masse without slowing the mail system down
to a screeching halt. It is much more likely that this technology will be
used to scan mail that has already been flagged by customs
personnel using other methods.
1. infrared and X-ray scanning
Infrared scanners and Xrays work fundamentally in the same way.
They are used to detect irregularities in envelopes or packages,
which is possible cause for further investigation by other more
precise means.
1.Drug dogs
Drug dogs are trained to detect even trace amounts of controlled
substances in the mail and are used by virtually all customs agencies
world wide. Despite their excellent ability to detect certain
substances, the overwhelming amount of mail in the system means
that they will not be able to sniff all mail. In addition to this, drug dogs
are not trained to smell the vast majority of existing psychoactive
substances, and due to the staggering number of said substances it
is virtually impossible that they ever will be.
1.Drug residue detectors
“traces of controlled substances are collected on a small filter held in
the end of a vacuum sweeper hose which has been previously tested
to insure no contamination. The instrument uses an analytical
technique in which the traces of controlled substances on the filter
are heated to vapors and ionized. The time required for the ions to
drift through an electric field is measured and the substances are
identified by the “drift” time through the electric field. ”
list of ways customs trace intercepted mail and gather evidence
1.Fingerprinting the outside and inside of a package
2.Handwriting analysis
3.Analyzing paper and ink
4.Analyzing type impressions
5.Forensic analysis of trace evidence (Adhesives, fibers, hair,
paint, paper, plastic, rubber, tape and insulation from safes).
6.Post office surveillance of individuals suspected of sending or
receiving drug mail
7.To bust recipients of intercepted drug mail, customs officials will
often dress as postmen and make an arrest after the suspect
accepts the package. Often times they will allow a few minutes
to pass in hopes that the suspect will have opened the package.
8.There are reports of tracking devices being hidden inside
intercepted packages when they are being sent to a safe
location such as fraudulently obtained PO boxes. The tracking
devices then follow the receipient back to their base location
where an arrest is later made.

Security tips for recipients
1.The best option for recipients it to use PO boxes or PMBs
obtained with fake identification. Mom and Pop box companies
often have poor security compared to franchises, for example
they are less likely to require photocopies of the ID and also are
less likely to have a camera system, or if they do have a camera
system it is probably very poor as compared to a big franchise
company. Recipients using PO boxes should wait for a lengthy
yet random period of time after the package arrives to attempt
retrieval. This waiting period dramatically decreases the
chances of being apprehended as prolonged surveillance is very
expensive. Disguising efforts should be utilized when retrieving
packages, and test runs should also be attempted.
2.Another excellent option is to have packages sent to abandoned
buildings or houses. The same security methods should be
applied as when using a fraudulently obtained mail box.
3. If a recipient must have a package delivered to a place
connected with them, they should ensure said place is clean
between shipments. Clean houses of friends can also be used.
Upon receiving a package to a place with connections to the
recipient, they should not open it and write return to sender on
it. After several days, then the package is safe to be opened.
Recipient should NEVER select to have shipping methods which
require a package to be signed for.
4.Regardless of the place the package is delivered, the recipient
should opt the quickest shipping method possible so long as a
signature is not required. This way if their are delays in
shipping, it can alert the recipient, and it will require any
interceptor to rush getting warrants prepared before a
suspicious delay in package delivery is noticed. Tracked mail
with out delivery confirmation is an excellent option, as the
recipient can follow the status of the package online (using Tor!)
and can be alerted if the package is held by customs for a
prolonged period of time.

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lol one pretty funny but cool method to receive the package i ve heard of, if you live somewhere in a country side, is to nail extra mail box on the tree or build it on the side ,lets say close to some other mail boxes and wright a number on it lets say street Rotary way dr. has mailboxes 233 234 235 ,you can put one extra mail box 235A that you will build yourself,and if the mail directed there ,the mail man doesnt care much he would just drop it there ,i havent tryed it myself but sounds like an interesting idea .

solid post

[ashylarry]

One thing i learned is that if your package is seized and they plan to investigate they often use digital tools to identify which computer is being used to track the package. assuming it has a TN

Be aware of that if you dont already have internet anonymity precautions in place or if they are minimal

Larry

[nickolyko]

The most strange lesson that strike fear on me I took over the years was orders with a receipt for tax or vat payment. It is stupid but since they new whats inside and believe me some where EU class II, they only wanted to pay the tax difference from asia or eastern countries according to the customs. I had seized orders some times , I also had some letters from them as well but I do wonder if they know why they let it go. A lowyer told me once that " it is the tax cash they want to get not you , you stupid" and I believe it after these years. Yes I am afraid they know most iop address on the letters and parcels and how the job is done . It is not hard to get these informations. You can imagine how . But otherwise they had to procecute tens of thousends worldwide every year. It is a matter of luck as an experienced guy in the field said. They need a small number to prove state efficient supression to prove them self right in the eye of the public oppinion, after all the live from tax maney they have to collect from citizens like you and me. They dont care who you are they had to fill some numbers for this month as targets for their agenta. Unless a obvious mistake comes in front of their eyes we can bet on our luck at the end of the day.