All of the metal components for the new production run are protected against rust through hard anodizing, galvanizing, powdercoating, and/or other processes. They should last for decades of service. However no one knows for sure as these are the first and only ones in production in 25+ years. Yes there is international shipping – just go through the checkout process and you can choose a shipping option. Shipping outside the US is expensive due to recent USPS price increases earlier this year.