yes i think duty is different, but if i have to pay that much duty if i get it commercially send it would not be worth it. My husband had shoes shipped (from a company, not through friends) and paid an outrageous amount. We usually order things and have friends send them to us declared as "gift". I'm getting something for christmas for our kids anyway, i should try to get some FO's at least a few for us to make some candles for the holidays, in the box as well. Just checking how the ladies here in Germany usually get their stuff. It seems like ubure gets her FO's from the states.