SOLD Simington 451c

[chipper1]

Sometimes they do it to to able to call it 'parts' for customs reasons...

Done that many times as saws were prohibited items.

 

[Bill G]

Sometimes they do it to to able to call it 'parts' for customs reasons...

I always designate on the customs form
Item description: machine repair parts
Item quantity: 1
Item weight: the weight of the item
Total weight: whatever it is
Harmonization code: 8436.99

HTS Code: 8436.99 - Parts Of Agricultural, Horticultural, Forestry, Bee-keeping Machinery, Including Germination Plant Fitted With Mechanical Or Thermal Equipment, Others -​

 

[Michpatriot]

I once had a guy ship me a turbo for my military truck in a flimsy box with no packing. The box barely made it.

Well your gonna like this box..lol! Its packed for direct drop from Cessna..lolz

 

[Bill G]

Well your gonna like this box..lol! Its packed for direct drop from Cessna..lolz

UPS told me years ago that the boxes have to packed to withstand a 6ft drop.
I think they try to test it sometimes.