How long can the customs keep it for inspection?

Legal analysis: the exact time is uncertain, 1-2 days is fast, but a week is slow. The reason why the customs detained the imported mail for inspection was that the parcel was damaged and there were contraband in it, so it was necessary to pay taxes. In this case, the customs will wait for SMS notification, and the inspection result will be notified to the recipient. Sometimes it takes more than 7 days for the customs to keep the goods for inspection. If the customs keeps something, it means that the product may be contraband, or it may be that too many packages have been released before they arrive. According to the laws of China, the customs can inspect inbound and outbound means of transport and inspect inbound and outbound goods and articles; Anyone who violates this law or other relevant laws and administrative regulations may be detained.

Legal basis: Decision of NPC Standing Committee on Amending the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on the Protection of Cultural Relics and other 12 laws. Amend the Customs Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), and amend the second paragraph of Article 28 to read: "The customs shall exempt the import and export goods under special circumstances, and the specific measures shall be formulated by the General Administration of Customs."