[der Geist]

Use a credit card. If there are any problems all you have to do is write the CC card company a letter and they will pull the charge back untill the problem is resolved. With a money order once it's cashed you are on your own.

It has been a while since I have done any import/export but generally if you are going to use a trucking company you will have to do all the customs documents yourself (hassle)or hire a brokerage company (expensive). I think that UPS and Fed EX both have freight divisions now that could handle these items. The advantage to using UPS or Fed EX will be how fast it travels thru customs. Usually the documents clear customs the day before the goods hit the border. Unless you plan on doing the paperwork yourself UPS/FED EX will usually be cheaper than a broker on the paperwork side as well.