Well, I called USPS for the fifth time just now. It turns out that all USPS
items that cross the border are subject to "dutiable taffifs". It does not
matter which service is used. First class,letter post,global express
gaurenteed,and Global priority mail all are subject to this tarrif. No
matter what value, or content .I also need a form 2976a commercial
invoice ,and 2976e pouch to put it in, no matter what I send.

I can ,however ,get a delivery confermation with "letter post" rates. 1
pound to Canada is $3.95. Add regestered mail to this and it costs $11.85.
UPS ,for the same service, is $10.06. Dutiable taxes will be the same for
either carriers.

Now, this is only the fifth time I have called USPS,so this infor is
subject to change.

Still, I wont use shipping without delivery confermation.

All folks that sent to Canada will be subject to the same costs and
details. When jc whitney sends to Canada, the tarrifs will apply,too. Itis
all relative. We ,at this end dont feel the pain.

I like the $1.70 for first class,but dont need the potential headachs ,at
any cost. I am so sorry about this,but it is how Ido business.

Now, folks in Canada that ship to the US may have a entirely different set
of regulations and fees. Some items and services to Canada are restricted
because they threaten the economy.Tarrifs are put on to discourage these
shippments. Do you suppose that the Canadian government will acutally pay
Canadian shippers money when they send stuff to the US . This will help the
Canadian  econemy.

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