UPS/Shipping question

[pawel]

Ok, so I have bought something from the US, that the seller shipped UPS into Canada. I haven't done my homework, and I did not read up about the customs brokerage fees, so I did not insist on another shipping method. But that's not the main problem. The seller seems to have valued the package for for nearly twice the amount it is worth (amount I paid for it) which not only increases the tax I need to pay, but also puts me up a two notches or so on the brokerage fee schedule.

My question: is there anything I can do about this, or do I have no other choice but to pay up? (Which would be around 42% of the value of the package)

[Rich]

Tell customs, show them proof of payment and have the,m contact the shipper for confirmation, and you contact the shipper for the same.

People think they're doing you a favor.....

[pawel]

Thanks Rich. I guess the main problem is that it's the UPS brokerage fees that are much higher, rather than the customs taxes and duties. So I probably need to contact both UPS and Customs about this. I have a feeling I can't do much about UPS anymore though...