Interesting, I guess it varies from Post Office to Post Office, my local Post
Office insists on the customs form every time. I wonder what the official policy
is? One of out post offices is getting it wrong. (I hope it is mine!) :)
Jim Couch
Tom Scales wrote:
> I agree. That's exactly what the post office has told me -- repeatedly. I
> always come in with the form prepared. If it is under a pound (I don't
> weigh in advance), they just have me throw the form away.
>
> Tom
>
> >
> >
> > Jim Couch wrote:
> > >
> > > Legally he is still required to fill out a customs form, even if the
> item will fit
> > > in a standard letter. Just because you can 'get away' with not doing so,
> does not
> > > mean you are not required to.
> >
> > Jim,
> >
> > Actually, from what I can tell. if it weighs less than 1 lb, and is
> > worth less than $50.00, no customs forms are required. I have mailed a
> > few items to Japan, and am getting ready to send one to South Korea, and
> > all the USPS quotes I get say that no form is required if it is less
> > than 1lb.
> > Check out:<http://ircalc.usps.gov/>
> > John
> >
> >
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