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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