David Wang
-Updated on June 25, 2026
What does Held at customs mean on Maldives Post tracking?
It means the item is under Maldives Customs control at the Malé gateway, awaiting a goods declaration, duty assessment, or inspection. Once it is cleared, the status changes to customs cleared and the item continues to the delivery office.
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