Did anybody get dinged yet on the new shipping laws?

[nsfisher]

Just wondering if anyone got nailed yet while recieving packages of baccy. I currently have several packages on route and am curious. I did recieve my package from Zanthal today with no problems but am concerned over my larger ones yet to arrive.

 

[uberam3rica]

What new shipping laws? Are these for Canada or America? Or does it apply to both?

 

[rd02sir]

I am expecting a package of 12oz from Boswells. Should be here any day now. I'll let you know if I get charged.

 

[ssjones]

I just ordered thru Pipes&Cigars. They had no problem shipping to Maryland, it should be here any day.

 

[papipeguy]

I sent some Bagpiper's Dream via US mail to a forum member the other day. The postal clerk asked if it was flamable. I told him it would be in a couple of days.

 

[ace57]

I told him it would be in a couple of days.
That one made My day, good one. :rofl:

 

[nsfisher]

UPDATE: my baccy arrived from sterlings today and i didnt git hit by customs so that is a relief

 

[schmitzbitz]

I've had two orders come across the line properly declared as tobacco since the changes; one with UPS, the other with Canada Post. The order that came via Canada Post was declared a gift, and did get dung, however the order that came up with UPS was declared a sample, and did not. The funny thing is the order that got dung was for a single 50g tin - the order that didn't was a large restock of a couple of pounds.

 

[rd02sir]

Interesting, so maybe UPS is the way to go.

 

[dhintonca]

It's a gamble either way . I'm waiting to see how big a hit I take on my pending order(s).

 

[rd02sir]

Got my load of tobacco today.
12oz from Boswell and

2x 3.5oz tins of MacB 7 Seas line.
Boswells package was marked hobby supplies. No duty or tax
The 2x 3.5 oz tins from pipesandcigar shipped to Ogdensburg for me to pick up.

Got hit with $11.57 duty and $3.32 in tax per tin.

 

[jimbo]

UPS can be fickle. Whenever I order from Lil Brown Smoke Shack in Washington (Indian reservation) UPS holds my order for several days at a depot in City of Industry, Colo. before shipping it on to Texas. They are determined not to give you "3-day delivery" unless you PAY for it. :evil:

 

[rlunderhill]

Duty payments are for International shipments. Not state to state.