I’ve shipped about 1200 parcels of specimen shells to US addresses, and
despite the various rumours I’ve never had a problem and I’ve never
known a recipient be charged by customs.

Simon Aiken
Simon's Specimen Shells Limited
Highcroft
Tyddyn Street
Mold CH7 1DX
United Kingdom
www.simons-specimen-shells.com
Registered in England and Wales company number 05236725


-----Original Message-----
From: Conchologists List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Matt Blaine
Sent: 18 August 2005 16:41
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Importing charges into US

Hi everyone,
         I am new at purchasing shells and was considering ordering some
from some dealers outside of the US. I am wondering if anyone has done
this and what charges if any, I would encounter from US Customs or other
charges that might be added on to the cost of shells being shipped to
me.
            Matt

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