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around_again_records · ‎12-11-2016

Usually I am pretty specific when describing an item on customs forms an write exactly what is in the package: LP Record Album, DVD, Paperback book, Hardcover book...

I've been wondering though if perhaps I should be a bit more vague and for records and DVDs put something like Recorded Media and for Books Printed Media
Would that be acceptable?

The reason I ask, is that I did have 1 item go missing, and of course it was a higher priced audiophile record album. I'm wondering if having the description so obvious and the value right there on the package is such a good idea.

I understand the need to declare for customs, I'm just wondering how specific I have to be and if I can be as vague as the description in the HS code.

What do the rest of you do with regards to item descriptions on customs forms?

momcqueen · ‎12-14-2016

And then on the other side of the fence, our Kinder Surprise Eggs are banned from import into the USA due to a potential perceived choking hazard. Because of the toy inside the plastic egg inside the chocolate egg. Fine is $1500 USD.

rose-dee · ‎12-14-2016

@mjwl2006 wrote:
And then on the other side of the fence, our Kinder Surprise Eggs are banned from import into the USA due to a potential perceived choking hazard. Because of the toy inside the plastic egg inside the chocolate egg. Fine is $1500 USD.

Yeah, it's almost iconic, isn't it -- American authorities are worried about lawsuits over potential or perceived hazards, Canadian authorities are concerned about actual foreign substances in what is an essential food product.

I think it says a lot about the two nations.