In the past, for small orders like 1 or 2 CEM ICS, or 1 or 2 blank pc boards, I have declared these as "Commercial Samples" and for the last 10 years this has not caused any problems. However, just this last week (and another package arrived *today*, returned from Italy) foreign customs is not allowing this type of declaration. Therefore, I will no longer do this. Every order sent will have an invoice for the amount you paid (not the postage). Since the dollar is 50% less than a few years ago, what's a few VAT dollars? :) I know that this will make buying 'less attractive' but the party's over. Paul S.
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New policy: invoicing all foreign shipments
2008-05-28 by Paul Schreiber