Customs Declaration

[Oldwagon]

I am sending a pen and some blanks to Canada.Is there anything that will red flag them into taking away the package?I want to include a few domestic hardwoods in the box.Was wondering how to label the box.Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks again. Todd

 

[arjudy]

Last time I sent to Canada I just marked the contents as pen & pen blanks. Recipient got it just fine.

 

[penmanship]

When I send items down state side, I usually put what's in the box ~ be it a "pen" "pen supplies" or "hobby supplies". Never had anything not make it to it's destination. Usually mark it as a gift too !

 

[ed4copies]

DON'T say spalted.

Stabilized or treated is good!!

"Gift" is always good too.

 

[B727phixer]

My PITH pen to Canada spent close to 30 days in customs put that may have been a Christmas issue. I marked my box "wooden pen", "Gift", $20.00 Value. it did finally make it.:biggrin:

 

[hunter-27]

I use pen making supplies and have never had an issue.

 

[Oldwagon]

When sending a pen do declare your selling value for a pen?Or just what you have in it? Todd

 

[Larry in Harrow]

When sending a pen do declare your selling value for a pen?Or just what you have in it? Todd

Hi Todd,
Don't put a high dollar value down(above$20) unless you want your recipient to pay duty. Our customs people can always be slow but they are very quick to charge us for it. They charge a $5 "inspection fee" just for looking at a package plus the duty. Gift is the best. List the contents as wooden pen or pen making supplies.

 

[Oldwagon]

Thanks Larry.Good to know. Todd

 

[hunter-27]

When sending a pen do declare your selling value for a pen?Or just what you have in it? Todd

Usually just what I have in it and "gift it" as Larry said.

 

[bitshird]

I send tools and inserts to Canada, and list them as hobby supplies or wood working tools and the cost as what I have invested sort of :wink:

 

[NewLondon88]

If you insure the package, make sure you use that same value for customs.

Nothing like telling them it's only worth $5 until it goes missing, then you
claim it's worth $100 ..

But I ship all over and use cost and Gift. Seems to work out well except
to Bermuda. I think they want 33% of what THEY say it's worth, even
if it's your birthday present.

 

[dogcatcher]

Falsifying a federal form, including the USPS customs forms, is illegal and can get you a visit from the Postal Inspectors. They may have some nice woodworking equipment in some of the Club Feds.