why are you so surprised? goods outside the E.U. are liable for duties and taxes, why did you think they would make an exception for you? the fee is partly for them paying the tax due on import then collecting it from you.
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why are you so surprised? goods outside the E.U. are liable for duties and taxes, why did you think they would make an exception for you? the fee is partly for them paying the tax due on import then collecting it from you.