Tariff for used item from Canada to US


I bought a used Auralic streamer from Canadian Audiomart, got a UPS email holding the item and demanding $450 tariff. I emailed the seller, an audio shop in Canada if I could have it returned, and they said no. I paid through PayPal. The shop did mentioned it MIGHT got tariffed since its a Chinese made item. Is it fare that they refuse to take back? What would you do if you re in my shoes? The $450 tariff will make it as expensive as new in US.
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Showing 1 response by melm

I am at a loss to understand this.  I am in the US.  For many years I have been buying electronic (and other) merchandise from foreign countries. Among these 2 cartridges, a DAC, connectors.  They have come mostly from Asia, but also from Canada and Europe.  About 5 months ago I bought a renderer/digital bridge from a private party in Canada listed on the Canadian Audiomart.  Today I received electric cable from Hong Kong. 

I have never had to pay a tariff.  Never.

I have sold to Canadian buyers and it has always been my understanding that Canadians have to pay tax, and brokerage fees unless they make arrangements, which are unavoidable.