USPS is at worst $5 handling fee + taxes. It's the couriers you have to be careful with.
I'm going to look into clearing the customs stuff myself, but since the goods have already gone through their broker, I'm afraid I may be too late. But, still holding out hope!
Also: this was a delivery to my office, so clearly there was nobody here. *eye-rolling* Reception didn't turn away any UPS dude.