Only if you’re a Democrat. But seriously, the only repercussion I’ve ever heard of is being denied for the Global Entry pass (which helps you to skip waiting lines at the airport when returning to the USA). I don’t think they really care from a law enforcement perspective if you’re trying to import non-controlled substances like a blood pressure medication or rapamycin for personal use. Trying to import things like anabolic steroids or illicit drugs would likely be a different story.
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I would not be concerned, assuming it’s an order of relatively benign drugs and a reasonable quantity. Your intent I’m sure is to save money just like me because US prices are just too high. Besides, Customs has serious problems stopping the flow of narcotics and other illicit drugs. Why would they be overly concerned about an order of empagliflozin, etc.?
Yes, they certainly can randomly check packages and confiscate them. But, that’s the chance you take when ordering from India.
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Funny, my Global Entry lapsed recently. Think I’m gonna hurry and process that renewal!
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Might I add that it would be kind of bullshit for them to seize the package AFTER they collected the duty.
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Update on my order from my IndiaMart guy on Sept 22nd. I received the package on October 20th. No tariffs or any extra fees (I’m in the US). I’m told that they will be going back with India Post rather than going through Dubai and future shipments should be under 14 days. That seems a bit optimistic based on previous orders.
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