[meteorite-list] International Shipping/Customs Questions

2010-10-03 Thread Matthew Martin
Hi Everyone, As I have been sending more specimens to international destinations, I have some questions for those who have more experience in this arena. I've searched the net and have not been able to find any information related to this topic, so I hope it's not a repeat: 1. What is th

[meteorite-list] International Shipping/Customs Questions

2010-10-03 Thread Shawn Alan
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Re: [meteorite-list] International Shipping/Customs Questions

2010-10-03 Thread Marcin Cimala
1. What is the proper declaration description of a meteorite for customs forms? Good question! From my experiences I can say that its better to write anything than "inside of this box is meteorite and its propably worth alot". We KNOW how normall peoples react when they hear about meteorite.

Re: [meteorite-list] International Shipping/Customs Questions

2010-10-03 Thread Greg Catterton
n Cimala > Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] International Shipping/Customs Questions > To: "Matthew Martin" , "meteorite list" > > Date: Sunday, October 3, 2010, 7:55 PM > > 1. What is the proper > declaration description of a meteorite forĀ  customs > forms? &g

Re: [meteorite-list] International Shipping/Customs Questions

2010-10-03 Thread MEM
Hello Matt, List Disclaimer: This below discussion is for entertainment purposes only and the reader should consult their own legal services for legal advice as applicable. All those terms you mention apply to "meteorites" legally and legitimately. Meteorites are a subset of rocks so they are

Re: [meteorite-list] International Shipping/Customs Questions

2010-10-04 Thread Rob Holcomb
ttp://robholcomb.redbubble.com -- From: "MEM" Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2010 9:44 PM To: "Matthew Martin" ; "meteorite list" Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] International Shipping/Customs Questions Hello Matt, List Disclaimer: This below discussi

Re: [meteorite-list] International Shipping/Customs Questions

2010-10-04 Thread Martin Altmann
meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] Im Auftrag von MEM Gesendet: Montag, 4. Oktober 2010 06:45 An: Matthew Martin; meteorite list Betreff: Re: [meteorite-list] International Shipping/Customs Questions Hello Matt, List Disclaimer: This below discussion is for en

Re: [meteorite-list] International Shipping/Customs Questions

2010-10-04 Thread Mirko Graul
Collectors Association) --- Marcin Cimala schrieb am Mo, 4.10.2010: > Von: Marcin Cimala > Betreff: Re: [meteorite-list] International Shipping/Customs Questions > An: "Matthew Martin" , "meteorite list" > > Datum: Montag, 4. Oktober, 2010 01:55 Uhr > > 1

Re: [meteorite-list] International Shipping/Customs Questions

2010-10-04 Thread BRIAN SCHROEDER
Hello Matt and List I have been working part time as an International Shipping Agent for about 17 years as well as clearing Customs personally with Goods. The Classification I use is :NATURAL MINERAL SPECIMENHC # 7103.10.00.00 Adding the technical name does not hurt either, and helps Cus

Re: [meteorite-list] International Shipping/Customs Questions

2010-10-04 Thread Greg Hupe
Hi Brian, Thank you for the detailed Int'l shipping suggestions. I usually write, "Mineral Sample For Study". I have only had one package go missing in 10 years but I think I will try your suggestion of, "Natural Mineral Specimen HC 7103.10.00.00" and see how it goes. For fun I may send t

Re: [meteorite-list] International Shipping/Customs Questions

2010-10-04 Thread Matthew Martin
Hello Brian & List, Thank you to all of you who chimed in to answer my questions. I received many responses and appreciate you all taking the time to personally respond to my inquiry...hopefully I didn't miss anyone and you all received a response from me. I appreciate your willingness to