International Shipping

Shipping International is more expensive but luckily kaleidoscopes are on the average light weight and relatively small in size.

Shipping rates vary greatly and to be honest this is a part of our website that need the most improvement. For international Shipping we Suggest USPS Global priority Mail These rates have been currently running 29.50 to 39.00. USPS Express mail is faster and offers more tracking information along the way and is a faster method pending a smooth customs transaction. Please add items desired to your cart and select the desired shipping method either USPS Global Priority Mail and air option or USPS Express Air mail or UPS World wide Express in the Shipping Options Lower left hand side of Check out. We will handle each international order individually and we will E-mail you if rates are different than your stated amount at time of check out.

Duty Taxes

Duty taxes for toy kaleidoscopes are taxed currently at 0%

Duty taxes are the responsibility of the recipient of the merchandise. I have found that when shipping to Great Britain and Japan most kaleidoscopes are taxed at a rate of about 20%. We have found shipping via UPS Has a minimum 15.00 Customs Handling fee and is above the duty taxes levied. We cannot determine actual duty fees this is up to the customs agent on duty. We have found Shipping via United States Postal Service via Global Priority Mail or Express Mail is less Expensive . This method is valid for only certain countries such as Canada Japan, Great Britain, Australia, and others but not valid for 3rd world countries. Please do E-mail us if you have any further Questions regarding Duty Taxes. I am not a current Expert in this field but we are shipping more and more internationally and happy to help you in any way we can.

Examples of rates to particular countries

UPS Ground to CANADA ( we suggest USPS Global Priority as no 15.00 UPS customs fee)

UPS Ground to Canada. This service usually takes 6 - 7 working days for transit. This service does depend upon size of the box and over all weight. An example of a 12 x 6 x 6 box 2 lb box has been running around $23.50 to 32.50. To order this way please E-mail us first at kaleidoscopestou@hotmail.com and also state the Quoted amount in the comments section available during the check out during online ordering.

Japan We suggest USPS Global Priority as many rates are in the 35.00 plus range for this service. We have shipped via this method Many many times with great success.

FED EX to Japan has been running $95.00 to $155.00. 5 - 6 working days needed for transit.

United States Postal Service

Global priority (USPS)Shipping a box Global priority under 24 inches 4 lbs or less can usually be sent for around $23 to $35.00

Air Freight ( USPS) Shipping a box this method varies greatly from $30.00 to $65.00 depending upon weight and size of box. Boxes of over 4 lbs in weight may be sent this method.

Great Britain (UK)

FED EX to Great Britain (UK) has been running $95.00 to $125.00. 5 - 6 working days needed for transit.

United States Postal Service

Global priority (USPS)Shipping a box Global priority under 24 inches 4 lbs or less can usually be sent for around $23 to $35.00

International Shipping to many countries around the globe

We do ship to may parts of the world as we have shipped to Japan, Great Britain, Finland, Switzerland, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emrites, India and the list continues. So we can and would love to ship a kaleidoscope to you also.

Do E-mail us with any further questions at info@kaleidoscopestoyou.com