And today I got the 2nd package that went through full customs...so, this one took only one more week...Back to the actually subject again...
I had ordered two items...both were a new private delivery service. The first item was delivered fast and now I know it went through a new speedy customs process. The 2nd item I am told will be going through a standard customs process which means maybe the 8 week delay. We'll see if that one has a delivery charge or not.
I'm not sure how it is decided which items get the speedy process as both items cost the same. The one delivered fast was a watch band and the standard delivery are air fryer silicone magnets...one was light and one heavier. Probably, has to do with the bulk of the magnets and the possibility of it not being really magnets.
It seems that when AliExpress does not use the post office and uses a private delivery service the customs process is much much faster. I also was not charged a delivery charge for either package using the private service.