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I bought some hockey sticks recently. Free shipping over $300. UPS made me pay $50 on delivery for "Duties or taxes are due on this package." The seller did not list the potential expenses outside of what was paid, and said they have no control over this.

Has anyone else run into this (with anything)?

I have never paid duties as a direct fee for anything not purchased in an airport. Shipping was Canada to U.S.

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[-] DannyBoy@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 day ago

Duties are paid on the value on the item. If not, every business would "gift" you the goods and charge you to buy an unrelated digital membership or jpeg download or something.

this post was submitted on 08 Jan 2025

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