I sent a baby gift quilt to Scotland last year. I had no idea that the recipient had to pay charges too. I don't know what they paid but I read about charges on this board. I felt very bad that they had to pay for a gift. My solution is that I am making an 'I SPY" quilt and will send it as a gift. I have to find out the best way to send the package so there will not be charges on the other end.