Perhaps because it's coming from Britain. As an occasional tourist to America I find that U.S. customs the most officious and obstructive in the world; at least to British citizens. You ought to see the questionair that we have to fill in before landing. I am always tempted to tick 'yes' to the one that asks if I was a member of the Nazi party between 1932 and 1945. (I wasn't born until 1954). It's a doddle getting into Russia! Good luck with the import. Try routeing it through North Korea for a more positive response. Lagopus.....