Absolutely - always polite to the nice people at Customs. With one exception, I really have not had any hassle coming in with my baggage and even then I was not charged anything. I am honest. Any gifts I bring are generally of a personal nature and could not be misconstrued as a commercial exchange. Any household items I bring are for my own use. Granted they will continue to be used after my departure but it is not an untruth.

I would just like to investigate the process of sending a barrel so as to save myself the hassle of an extra bag - or free up space for some special item I would prefer to carry down. If that can be done without excessive cost, then I would be most happy.