Quote Originally Posted by Redshank View Post
As has been pointed out these charges can be avoided if the sender declares a low value and that the item is a gift, but that means the sender will be making a misdeclaration and breaking the laws of both the country of origin and the country of destination.
Unless, of course, the goods are of a low value and a gift

You make a good point although I don't think those who do this realise the full implications of making a misdeclaration. If customs examine the package then the real loser is the recipient when the items are confiscated without compensation being given