[wronex]

As a side note. Beware when exporting to the USA using UPS. Especially when having the receiver pay for imports and taxes. UPS does not enforce payment. They will hand out the package before receiving the taxes and tolls. Then, they force you, the exporter, to pay, since you’ve agreed to it by accepting their terms and conditions. I’ve learnt this the hard way.

[ireflect]

Also been hit with this using DHL. Doing trade with the USA is such a gamble now with so much uncertainty.

[jleyank]

Yup. Now people outside the US pay tariffs going both ways. Sending a package to the US? Pay the US tariffs for the receiver in advance. Getting a package from the US? Pay any tariffs/duties/taxes as per normal.

[stavros]

That explains why they gave me the package and then sent me a bill for import duties a month later.

[magicalhippo]

They typically do this because they don't have enough warehouse space to keep the packages temporarily, and also because it wouldn't be very Express if it adds another day or two.

But if the value is high or you've landed on their naughty list, they'll have you pay before receiving the package.