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| Far-Queue 10/01/25 8:13:25 AM #1: | Ordered an import from Japan (sadly not @Sarcasthma ) and wasn't even thinking of tariffs when I ordered it. The website might've mentioned tariffs but it was all in Japanese and I don't know a lick of that language so I navigated the checkout as best I could and made my purchase. The item was available on ebay from a more local seller but it was twice the price (prob because of tariffs lol) so I was like "I'm just gonna order it direct and save money" When they attempted delivery they said I owed $40USD in tariffs (on a $47 purchase) payable by check or money order. I balked at that and they said they'd reattempt delivery two more times before returning to sender. Did a little research and I guess I could've refused the item but it wasn't guaranteed I would get a refund for my purchase so I paid the tariff. What I found out though was that when I paid the tariff through the UPS website it was only $20... not sure why there's such a discrepancy there between the money order/check option and paying it online *I'm aware I have likely paid tariffs indirectly at various points throughout my life but this is the first time I've had to make a specific tariff payment to the best of my recollection --- What's better than roses on your piano? Tulips on your organ. ... Copied to Clipboard! |
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