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| Thread ID: 118757 | 2011-06-19 14:52:00 | So, has anyone sent homemade bikkies to the U.S? | bob_doe_nz (92) | PC World Chat |
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| 1210573 | 2011-06-19 14:52:00 | I've been asked to send some homemade bikkies over to someone in the U.S Has there been anyone here who has done something similar with homemade goods? According to the FDA (www.fda.gov), it is allowed without the excessive paperwork required. |
bob_doe_nz (92) | ||
| 1210574 | 2011-06-19 21:26:00 | I suppose it depends on what the ingredients are. :) |
Trev (427) | ||
| 1210575 | 2011-06-19 21:48:00 | You could try sending them, put "cookies" on the declaration form. I send fruit mince pies to the US every Christmas and they get through ok. I reckon it depends on what their rules are at the time, because once I wanted to send homemade cake, and they said at the Post Office that I couldn't, it would have to be commercially produced cake. WT? Maybe they thought I would put something weird in it? LL |
lakewoodlady (103) | ||
| 1210576 | 2011-06-19 22:37:00 | put icing sugar on them if you want to cause a massive terrorist alert ;) | MAC_H8ER (5897) | ||
| 1210577 | 2011-06-20 00:15:00 | put icing sugar on them if you want to cause a massive terrorist alert ;) Oh no, I intend on sending Afghan's over. No walnuts however. Just choc coated. |
bob_doe_nz (92) | ||
| 1210578 | 2011-06-20 01:10:00 | We send a package of goodies to Florida every year and it simply goes through untouched. Keep the description generic i.e. 'cookies', not 'hash cookies' and call it "New Zealand" produce and you'll have no problems. :D We receive a similar parcel back and that always arrives unmolested as well. Biggest problem is the shipping cost, which is heaps more than the gift value. Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 1210579 | 2011-06-20 01:12:00 | And no "special" cookies, either. I don't think your friends would remain friends much longer :lol: | WalOne (4202) | ||
| 1210580 | 2011-06-20 01:45:00 | Oh no, I intend on sending Afghan's over. No walnuts however. Just choc coated. Shall I PM you my address for the rejects? PJ :devil |
Poppa John (284) | ||
| 1210581 | 2011-06-20 03:07:00 | Biggest problem is the shipping cost, which is heaps more than the gift value. Agreed. Also, can I ask what you packaged them in for shipping? I'm using a NZPost cardboard box to send them in. I am considering placing them in a double layer of zip lock bags with oxygen absorbers and a LOT of bubble wrap (or should I use yesterdays newspaper?) Also, anyone know of any local shops that sell oxygen absorbers? Ebay seems to be my only option so far. And no "special" cookies, either. I don't think your friends would remain friends much longer :lol: Well I've been poking fun at her with regards to nibbling my gingernuts ;) Shall I PM you my address for the rejects? PJ :devil Maybe. I'm making four different types of biscuits to send over. I should have quite a few leftovers. |
bob_doe_nz (92) | ||
| 1210582 | 2011-06-20 05:53:00 | Agreed. Also, can I ask what you packaged them in for shipping? I'm using a NZPost cardboard box to send them in. I just grab a suitably sized box from my "Trade Me" stocks and use screwed up newspaper for packing. If sending home made biscuits, you are best to use airmail, they won't be up to much after 10-12 weeks delivery time. Remember, it is the thought that counts and we kind of ignore the postage cost because they reciprocate with a similar package and cost. We get unique jams and jellies, plus stocks of Goobers Peanut Butter and Jelly! One jar arrived broken but we managed to salvage almost all of the contents! What's a little glass in the sammie between friends? Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
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