Actually they do want the forms. They need to show by name what's in the parcel. Most experts here in Hawaii are known to the officers. They include a form to be filled & sent back after you receive the parcel. If you don't do it correctly, they have to. And as Tom pointed out they are over-worked as is. CHRIS:) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [log in to unmask] - a forum for informal discussions on molluscs To leave this list, click on the following web link: http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=conch-l&A=1 Type your email address and name in the appropriate box and click leave the list. ----------------------------------------------------------------------