For our North American friends, the deadline for Royal Mail International Standard is around December 11th. But if you pay for International Tracked & Signed, you can squeak by until December 18th. That’s a full week of extra procrastination—perfect for people who love living on the edge.
However, beware the Canadian border. They will open your package, find the maple syrup you sent, and write a strongly worded letter about “insufficient duty paid.” Yes, even on Christmas. Canada is polite, but fierce about import tariffs.
