Shipping declaration on pkgs to Balkans
Azurescens
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I have to send two flat rate int'l envelopes to Kosovo and Czech. One with coins one with silver and coins. I assume I have to fill out customs paperwork and insure them? What do I put them down as? Collectibles even worries me. They're in small plugs cut out in flat cardboard with thin cardboard over them. Do I differentiate the two packages for insurance reasons? I'll be running video for each packing and shipping at post office.
What else to do or not do?
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I'd put something down that looks like what you're shipping, but doesn't sound valuable. "Tokens" for example.
"round and or rectangular metal objects" Just kidding of course. I've always used "numismatic collectibles" but then I've never shipped to Kosovo.
it's crackers to slip a rozzer the dropsy in snide
'lead fixtures' or 'replacement magnets'
Frankly, good luck insuring them if you misstate the contents on the customs form. If you file a claim with the shipper, they are going to want proof of value and your statement of contents won't match your insurance claim so your insurance is potentially worthless.
You also need to check the country's import limitations. Many countries do NOT allow shipping of bullion or coins into the country. And, of course, customs reserves the right to open packages and check.
You better also check the terms of the insurance. For example, shipcover will NOT cover coins.
Personally, I also think video of the packing process is useless of evidence of anything. If the recipient claims the package was empty, you can claim that you packed it, but you are still going to be liable for the contents value to the recipient. If the recipient claims the contents are damaged, it is still your responsibility for not packing properly - no matter what extremes you go to in packing. (And your packaging seems minimal not maximal.) The post office generally does not contest your statement of lost mail if supported by the recipient and they won't ask to see or care to see the video.
Czech Republic does not allow shipping of coins:
https://pe.usps.com/text/imm/ce_020.htm
Kosovo does not allow shipping of coins or silver:
https://pe.usps.com/text/imm/il_017.htm
Why would any one even consider mailing coins or bullion products to the Balkans is beyond me.
Well, to be fair, Italy and Russia are far worse as destinations.
But, of course, you are always shipping at your own risk to many countries because you really can't easily insure given the postal restrictions.
Friends of extended family. It's not like ebay or something.
Better read the linked Restrictions above.
Are you really serious? There are no buyers for that stuff anywhere in the US, Canada, Australia, etc?????
bob
Okay, re-read the friends and family thing. Send them a check and have them buy silver locally. Don't risk it.