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Subject:	Re: Seeking the Ultimate Truths on International Shipping
Newsgroups:	lugnet.market.shipping
Date:	Mon, 15 Mar 1999 12:31:23 GMT
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> I have never had to pay duties etc. on parcels from individuals, but have > had to do so most times when they are from companies (with company > return-address labels, delivery notes etc. attached) Is that a potential problem if you actually put stuff in a proper cardboard box, rather than just wrapping it in brown paper - as a cardboard box is more likely to look like it was from a company? And by the way, does anyone have any qualms about doing things like writing 'gift' on boxes in order to get out of paying customs duties? Seeing as - whatever people's individual views on customs charges are - they are a tax which strictly speaking ought to be paid just like any other tax. Simon http://www.SimonRobinson.com

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		Re: Seeking the Ultimate Truths on International Shipping
Simon Robinson wrote in message ... (...) I think the return address is more important than packaging. (...) No :-) (...) (26 years ago, 15-Mar-99, to lugnet.market.shipping)

		Re: Seeking the Ultimate Truths on International Shipping
Simon Robinson wrote in message ... (...) tax that bothers me. It is the @#!$@$# collection fee the post office charges on top of the tax that rots my socks!! The rule as I understand it is that merchandise with a value of $20.00 or more is subject (...) (26 years ago, 19-Mar-99, to lugnet.market.shipping)

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		Re: Seeking the Ultimate Truths on International Shipping
Small Packets are generally limited to less than 2Kg. It is usually cheaper to send larger lots as separate 'small packets' each less than 2Kg. From the UK, above about 500g, the charge per 100g is linear. As for customs fees, mark it as a gift, and (...) (26 years ago, 15-Mar-99, to lugnet.market.shipping)

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