heh, they couldn't deport me, as I'm a US citizen.
which I suppose would make the 'risk' greater if I were to try to 'smuggle' them in my luggage.
but jail or fine, neither would help my future _at all_.

now, i just hope no one opens the box ...

maybe if i individually wrap the spindles in giftwrap or so, they'd be more inclined to leave it alone and let it along it's route ...