The Freedom Kilts Carry-All Sporran

**ThistleDown** · 9th November 12, 06:39 PM

One of the keys to duty is the shipping method. Steve uses Canada Post/US Postal Service. On the declaration he declares the exact content of the package and the codes used by customs for reference. If the value of the item is under CAD200, the code is accurate and the descripton tight and logical it is rare for duty to be charged by either country. The same is true if something is shipped Royal Mail/Canada Post. On the other hand, if the item is shipped using FedEx or UPS those companies want to make brokerage fees as well as shipping charges and always pass the item through customs; customs (both US and Canadian) work with them and charge duty. There are several of our XMarks advertisers who insist on using FedEx and UPS; I don't buy anything from them anymore.

I don't think we have a thread on how not to be a duty magnet, but it may be worthwhile somebody with inside knowledge starting it up and then asking for it to be a sticky.

**Dale Seago** · 9th November 12, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by ThistleDown

I don't think we have a thread on how not to be a duty magnet, but it may be worthwhile somebody with inside knowledge starting it up and then asking for it to be a sticky.

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**CMcG** · 10th November 12, 06:53 AM

According to Canada Post, the exemption limit is $20 for duty-free imports via postal mail. In my experience, anything under $100 has been OK, anything over has been charged tax/duty, including a couple items worth less than $200 (but over $100).

I'm not sure what the official or practical policy is in other countries, but I guess I'm lucky to be in the same great nation as Freedom Kilts and L&M

**AJBryant** · 14th November 12, 01:21 AM

Steve, I definitely want one -- maybe a semi formal as well. CAN'T WAIT FOR THESE!

**Kilted cabin boy** · 25th November 12, 02:53 PM

Steve,will you have any pictures of the sporrans in brown soon?

**The Wizard of BC** · 25th November 12, 06:11 PM

I was notified by email that the first shipment was shipped last Tuesday.

You can bet that I will post photos about 20 min after they come through the door of the shop.

**Father Bill** · 25th November 12, 06:19 PM

**BruceBC** · 26th November 12, 11:37 AM

wahooo.... and yippie!!!!!

Good thing my birthday is coming up... as if I need an excuse

**haukehaien** · 3rd December 12, 05:00 AM

Waiting ... I need a new sporran! My current black daywear that I use for competition has suffered numerous failures of its tassels and stitching, and is, in fact, largely held together with chanter tape at the moment. I want to order one of these as soon as I can!