Every time i buy from the USA I get caught for import duty, unless its a very small package of low value (you'd expect these to be void anyway). Its the reason I hardly buy from US sellers, and I've found that they will not declare a false value ont he declaration. Only buy fromt he Us if you are happy with the price after adding on all the duties; if you escape charges its a bonus in my experience.
In contrast I've only been caught for import duty once when buying from Far East sellers, including a Tamiya Bruiser, Vajra and some large parts orders. Most of my items from the far east have been falsely declared, by the seller, not be my request.
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