"N Cook" wrote in message
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Anyone know what the cheapest method, presumably by ship,
to send say 30 pounds weight bit of kit across the Atalantic ?

Look for a freight consolidator. Slow but cheap - they charge per cubic
foot.

Customs pitfalls , either way?

Be sure the sender does the right paperwork on export so it can be returned
duty free. I doubt you'll have a problem.

N