That is, if you order two $29.99 soccer balls, and they are sent in two separate packages, the first of those packages through customs uses the whole $500 exemption. So, if you plan on ordering your ...

Customs and Border Protection wants people ... Things like key fobs, outlets and Christmas lights may not work or may not have safety switches to stop overheating and prevent fires.

Our industry needs to take more steps to ensure that our customers’ gifts to friends and family overseas are sitting safely under the tree - not in a Customs shed on Christmas day.” ...