Hi everyone, I just thought I'd give an update on the package situation. First of all, I declared everything inside meticulously and there was no chocolate or coffee, although, because it was on the heavier side with a variety of contents maybe they opened it up anyways.

My brother lives right next to the P.O. in Salamanca and has gone there a couple times to see if they were holding it, but nothing.

Oh well, I guess he won't be getting his X-Mas presents for another year because I am afraid to send anything.

Muchas Gracias por todas las respuestas!!

[originally posted by Jaime...]

I am soooo happy. My brother finally received his package in Salamanca!! It took a couple months instead of five days but it got there. Thanks to everyone that gave me all the great replies in the previous post.

Does anyone have any detailed information on how to fill out the customs stickers when shipping stuff from the US, in particular, on how to assess the value of items for customs? I will send over some of my personal belongings and have no clear idea on how to assess the values of my used books, clothes etc.