I wholehartedly agree with Frank. Except I would put something more
non-descript on the label, like 'souvenirs'. Sounds mundane, but that's
what they are, and I don't think that's lying either. The word 'shells',
even 'for commercial study' attracts all sorts of wrong attention from
customs officers in some countries, because shells are wildlife, and they
tend to get a bit edgy about that. Your package will still get there, but
it has a good chance of being opened, in which case it may be late, and
shells could fall out or get damaged.
 
my two bob's worth
 
Patty
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