Thanks... However... are you in the U.S.? The only kinds of taxes (on goods) here that are recurring are property taxes or perhaps luxury taxes in some states.
From what I read, there is the "De Minimis" threshold of $800. There is also the $2,500 threshold where you need to provide tax id number. I am just not understanding if neither of those apply anymore? So even a $100 overseas shipment incurs import tax?
I've read on other gear forums when people import, that, when FedEx sends the broker's fee for import, they simply never pay it, and never hear anything else on the matter. (I.e., they probably don't go to bat on collecting unless it's high dollar amounts.) So maybe this is a moot point on a smaller purchase. But if it incurs the China tax, that's a big one, of course. (and makes the purchase not worthwhile at all)
@philipma1957 - I see you were active in this thread - you seem to do this on a regular basis and probably did so recently - I summon thee!