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Secret Santa Discussion Thread 2012!!
- Thread starter katiemae1277
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He's a beauty!my new friend Victor, I wonder how I could wrap him up
I hope I'm your SS...my new friend Victor, I wonder how I could wrap him up
I've always wanted a Llama.
So I'm wondering a serious question here and I think some other will be too. Is there a definative list of what can and can't be shipped to and from different countries (like foods and snacks etc)
It varies a lot from country to country. The US can be difficult for fresh food and plants, which are forbidden. But the only thing to do is to go to the Embassy site of the country you are interested in and they usually have a list. I would not suggest sending anything that looks like white powder anywhere! I have sent cookies and spices and even dried sausage (in its own pre-sealed wrapping) from Europe to the US before and had no problems.
If you are shipping from the US to another country you can find a lot of info here:
https://www.usps.com/ship/prepare-international-shipments.htm?
You can select a specific country to get more details. I've shipped to Mexico before and that can be tough. I shipped a package last week that had something in it that contained batteries and I had to open the package at the counter and take that item out. Batteries are not allowed under any circumstances.
If you are shipping to another country, ship early. The guidelines they give you for how long it will get there are for normal conditions, not during Christmas. Also, the US has changed how they handle international shipments at the counter. Every line item on your customs form has to be entered into the computer by the clerk at the counter. If it is a long list, it's probably best to go there during a time they aren't too busy.
What about listing? Is it still allowed to just list 'Gift"- otherwise, the more specific you are on customs forms- the more it gives away?
If you are shipping from the US to another country you can find a lot of info here:
https://www.usps.com/ship/prepare-international-shipments.htm?
You can select a specific country to get more details. I've shipped to Mexico before and that can be tough. I shipped a package last week that had something in it that contained batteries and I had to open the package at the counter and take that item out. Batteries are not allowed under any circumstances.
If you are shipping to another country, ship early. The guidelines they give you for how long it will get there are for normal conditions, not during Christmas. Also, the US has changed how they handle international shipments at the counter. Every line item on your customs form has to be entered into the computer by the clerk at the counter. If it is a long list, it's probably best to go there during a time they aren't too busy.
Does chocolate count as dairy? LOL I know, semi-stupid question.....
You need to declare what it is on a customs form. You can try to be a bit general like " decorations", "clothing", "toys", but the whole point of declaring is to let customs know what is in the package. If you are too vague you are pretty much guaranteeing that it will get held up in customs and opened, if they even let you leave it like that at the post office.
Chocolate is allowed, dairy isn't usually.
Last year when mine arrived there was a customs sticker on it I covered it up as soon as it arrived so I wasnt tempted to read it
but then Im a lightsider so I didnt want to spoil my suprise
but then Im a lightsider so I didnt want to spoil my suprise
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That's a good idea. I will be doing that! (covering up a customs sticker with duct tape or something))Last year when mine arrived there was a customs sticker on it I covered it up as soon as it arrived so I wasnt tempted to read it
but then Im a lightsider so I didnt want to spoil my suprise
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Dear SS, I've spent the last half hour making a shopping list of things I think you'll like!
I'm in the final planning stages..........
Good greef that is organised
I'm still shopping.
Two pressies down....When to send them.
I am a bit afraid that my Santee won't like them.
I am a bit afraid that my Santee won't like them.
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Do some snooping! LOL
I've got a few ideas and a snooper helping me out
I do have a couple of small items in mind so I think I'm just going to start mailing them out one at a time. To tease
