Can someone help me explain how to ship to the UK (Customs and Address)?

Well, see, I’ve finally compiled what I want to send to my friend in London, and, although I’ve read up on restrictions and instructions on how to send, I am still confused. :(

First, do I actually need to use a customs form if I have these items in the box? I believe that a customs form is required no matter what you have inside?

- tiny glass jar of origami stars (about two and a half inches in height and one inch in diameter)
- one sketch
- one handmade book of "American terms"
- one 5.25 oz bag of Ghirardelli chocolate
- one letter (sealed in an envelope)

I plan on sending a small packet package with First Class International; the box doesn’t weigh over two pounds.

I read that you don’t need get custom charges if, as quoted from the USPS site, "Gift packages of small value provided they do not contain any tobacco goods, spirits or wine; Gift packages containing only well-worn clothing (excluding garments of high value), limited quantities of foodstuffs (other than caviar), soap or consumable medical supplies." (http://pe.usps.gov/text/imm/fh_014.htm) Does "gift" only apply to commercially sent items (such as if you purchase from a website)?

What do I mark dutiable items as on the customs form 2976? They ask whether or not the contents are gifts, documents, etc.

Also, I’m not entirely sure how to input her address onto the form. Her address doesn’t have a building number (she gave me an address to send to her university), so I’m not sure how to put her address because we have the Address 1/2 structure. This is her address (which is quite generic, so it shouldn’t be too much trouble):

Lady Chapman, Residence Office
Kidderpore Avenue
London, NW3 7ST
UK

OR

Kings College London
Hampstead Campus
Kidderpore Avenye
London, NW3 7ST
UK

What part would go in Address 1, and what part in Address 2? Or would they both go into Address 1?

(Additionally, I’m assuming I would have to get customs forms for small boxes that only contain letters and one tiny glass jar with origami stars in it?)

Thank you so much to anyone who can help me and my lost self!

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