Money only moves when the OTP is confirmed. Here's the full flow, step by step.
Cross-border personal shipping sits in a grey zone between passenger allowance and commercial import. In practice that means three variables decide whether a parcel sails through: declared value, item category and whether the carrier can produce a receipt on request.
Declared value thresholds
Most of our corridors allow personal goods below a de-minimis threshold to enter duty-free. In 2026 the working numbers our community reports are $800 for the USA, £135 for the UK, €150 for the EU and ₹50,000 for gifts arriving in India. Above those lines expect duty assessed on the full declared value.
Keep the receipt with the item
The single most common friction point is a customs officer asking a traveler what an item cost. Attach the purchase receipt to the box, not to your phone. CarryMate stores the receipt on the deal record too, so it's retrievable offline from the shipment tracking screen.
What we screen automatically
- Loose lithium batteries and power banks over 100Wh
- Liquids and aerosols above airline cabin limits
- Prescription medicine without accompanying documentation
- Anything sealed by a third party that the traveler cannot inspect
Bottom line: declare honestly, keep paperwork with the parcel, and use the in-app checklist before you leave for the airport.