Originally posted by koxka
What do you mean? If I want to send you a gift you have to pay taxes for that?

Is that the customs open any single box that comes?
It depends. Buying something from overseas is 'merchandise' and can be taxed if the taxation department feels like it. They are more relaxed on items sent as gifts. My last couple of parcels have been torn to shreds by Customs - they are wonderful at opening, but dreadful at sticking them back together