Nearly one month has passed since my last post on this topic. In that time, US Customs contacted me requesting I send either a copy of the bill of sale, or a copy of my credit card statement showing the sale ammount. Since their own paperwork showed this information, I am not sure why they needed redundant proof. Nevertheless I complied, the result of which was that I received today via mail notification today that the overpayment would be refunded me within 90 days.

For the sake of accuracy, the correct description and HTC designation for sgians dubh is: Sheath type knife 8211.92.9045 [6.1%].

So ends this saga- until the next virtual shopping trip to the UK.

Mychael