I am just about ready to send in my HST (616) in 22 small baggies of 28 plus some for Hanne-Grete and for Queensland into a larger Ziploc bag. I am following the instruction precisely and have been able to put them in a size 4 Jiffy bag (approx. 10” x 13”) with room for quite a few more HST. I think that is roughly the size of a Priority Envelope.
I will let you know Debbie when I post them.
I have never sent anything to the US before so have a question that maybe one of you can answer. What is confusing me is what to put on the customs declaration? Gift? But then what do you put in the quantity and detailed description of contents? I know the weight but how much value do you put on it? I can probably work that out myself.
In the UK we have to pay Import VAT on goods with a value that exceeds £18 (which in practise means we have to collect our parcel from the post office to pay the VAT and pay the post office £8 for the 'convenience/pleasure' of paying the VAT. :shock: So can I please remind Debbie, not to put a value of more than $28 to avoid VAT when she send post back to the UK.
Another question is – do you get stung for Import duty from abroad and at what value it comes into effect?
I mailed my triangles from Canada and had to do a customs form. I sent 11 sheets of triangles and so I put that my package contained 2 1/2 inch fabric squares (I put the exact number that was enclosed) and I put the value at $15.00 (about 4 cents each I think). I also said that it was a gift. It arrived to Debbie in Texas without any problems.