In addition to many other issues, I would never agree to pay import duties and taxes out of pocket as a courier. Either you give me the cash to pay for it or I&#x27;d tell customs to keep the parcel and let the buyer sort it out.<p>Now, even assuming I&#x27;d be as silly as to pay duties and taxes out of pocket, I sure as hell wouldn&#x27;t hand over a parcel before being paid in full for my services and any and all taxes and duties.