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[Sridhar Ayengar]

sammy ominsky wrote:
>> But, then why was your wife forced to pay an exorbitant tariff to get 
>> something that wasn't available locally?
> 
> It was my wife, not Geoff's, and the contents of the package were 
> irrelevant to the import charges.  I'm holding the packing slip and 
> customs declaration, along with the Israeli Customs form, and nowhere is 
> there mention of what's inside the package, other than "New Merchandise".

Hmm.

> I believe it was based on the declared value of the contents, not the 
> contents themselves.  Also, now that I have it in front of me, I see 
> that the actual import tax was 46 shekels, and the Postal Service fees 
> for clearing it through Customs totaled 110 shekels PLUS TAX.

What do you get for your 110 Shekels?

> Even the Postal Service delivery guy said it's robbery.  He said someone 
> received a package the other day from the Philippines with a value of 
> $70, and was charged over 500 shekels to receive it.  He asked why they 
> accepted the package, and the woman replied that it's something her 
> husband needs and they have no choice.

Hmm.

Peace...  Sridhar