I just got a container of clips through customs...only took four weeks to clear US customs and an extra $1000. With the high risk of terrorists seaking bad things into our country, customs is paying much closer attention to what is brought in via containers these days. With all the clips stacked in there, they not only searched it, they x-rayed it just to make sure. Cost me a week in Japan and four here in the US. I really hate those F$%^ing terrorists. One thing is for sure, if you are in a hurry, don't think you will get it fast from overseas. Not going to happen.
