--- title: How to Speed up Delivery of my International Package description: It can be frustrating when packages take longer than expected to arrive. 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Sterrett](https://blog.optimalship.com/author/k-sterrett) on Mar 29, 2022 10:20:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![How to Ship to Brazil from the US (1)](https://blog.optimalship.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20to%20Ship%20to%20Brazil%20from%20the%20US%20(1).png?width=573&name=How%20to%20Ship%20to%20Brazil%20from%20the%20US%20(1).png) We all hate it when our packages take forever to get to us! Not just because it's annoying, but because in our economy, time is money. Here are some common reasons why your delivery is taking longer than expected, and how to speed things up. **Reasons why delivery could be slow** 1. Duties and taxes haven’t been paid, or customs agents are unable to reach receiver. Duties and taxes must be paid before a shipment can be delivered. 2. The commercial invoice is inaccurate and further inspection or investigation is necessary. 3. Government agencies need to get involved. For example, the Food and Drug Administration here in America may have to inspect a food shipment. 4. Shipment contains a restricted commodity. 5. ITAR (International Traffic in Arms) shipment. These are heavily regulated ![How to Ship Your First International Package](https://blog.optimalship.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20to%20Ship%20Your%20First%20International%20Package.png?width=800&name=How%20to%20Ship%20Your%20First%20International%20Package.png) **Here are some simple steps to expedite delivery:** 1. Provide both phone number and email for the receiver so that customs can easily collect duties and taxes. 2. Have the duties and taxes billed back to you as the shipper so that the package can sail straight through customs and be delivered. This is standard practice with Amazon. 3. Provide all necessary documentation and labeling for any restricted commodities. **Need Additional Help to Understand Your Shipment?** I get it! 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