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TamiL Aug 21, 2006

Hi, I'm packing up my bear to ship overseas and I remembered everyone talking about customs tearing the bears open. I have bbs in this bear for added weight so
should I state that on the customs form or what?
Thanks in advance for any info!
Tami

BootButtonBears Aug 21, 2006

Tami, I can only speak for Australia, and customs told me that they would appreciate a note in with the bear, signed by the artist stating what he is filled with.  I don't think it would hurt to stick a little sample of the filling to the note so that they know what you are talking about.  Customs people need educating in artist bears, as the customs man who was going to take mine apart never even knew that people hand made "special" bears, that were quite expensive.  If the note has your contact details also, they could always contact you if they have any queries, before doing anything nasty to Ted.

Judi Aug 22, 2006

Tami, I agree with Christine.  Plus it sure can't hurt to have that info readily available..just in case.

I can tell you that I have shipped a lot of bears overseas without any problems.....except New Zealnd....I had a bear that sat in customs for more than 4 weeks before making it to her final destination.

Daphne Aug 22, 2006

I've been hearing awful stories about bears with bbs getting destroyed.... BECAUSE the tag said there were bbs inside it.

So, I just don't know what the answer is.

When I went to the PO to mail something to Oz last week I was told to be very specific as to what was inside. "Gift" no longer cuts it! And the higher the stated value is, the more likely they are to tear the box open and consequently the bear!   

Damn terrorists!!!!