I have lots of experience with cross border shopping.  I just
bought a widget, and  accidentally did not specify USPS shipping.

The vendor used UPS so I was all set to clear the package myself
through customs.  I called UPS to let them know I'd be clearing the
package myself, and the rep said that since the value was declared as
less than US$20, there were no fees to be paid.  No duty, no tax, no
UPS clearance fees.

The package is supposed to be here on Friday.  We'll see if the
information I got was accurate.  With UPS, I don't count my chickens
till they've hatched.

tabe johnson/87 westy parked for winter/vancouver, bc