There was a TV news item several days ago showing cargo building up in ports

[Totally Tunsie]

because there are too many parcels and not enough agents to clear them through Customs. Many items are simply being destroyed because they won't clear and the shippers don't want them returned. Mind you, these are items that have already hit your credit cards for payment. Guess who's out of luck here and imagine the hassle with your credit card bank.

As a general rule, I'd avoid buying Christmas gifts that are being imported. They might never arrive.