>The permit is required when 12 or more articles are imported. the import permit is free and it’s helpful for keeping track of imports because the inspectors are linking the import to that permit number. this is good when shipments get lost especially through large ports of entry like Miami, LA or New York. That’s what the circular says, too. I can only usually afford eleven items.... Bob _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.ibiblio.org http://pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/