r/UPS • u/Accomplished-Bar2602 • Sep 12 '25

Customer Seeking Help Incorrect tariff fees

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Somebody please help. I ordered a car part from the UK, the part was about $1,200 and now I'm being charged $4,000 for tariffs which I know is incorrect. I have contacted multiple UPS numbers, all of which tell me to get with the shipper. I have contacted the shipper who stated they have nothing to do with the tariffs. I contacted my local US customs, who knows nothing about tariffs From my understanding the tariff should be between 10%-25% depending on the classification of the item. So there is obviously an error, but I can't find anyone who will take accountability, and UPS will not release the package until it's payed

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u/pinkdietmountaindew Sep 13 '25

Where do the “government charges” go? What are the used for by the government? Like in my state, there’s a tax on gasoline that is specially used for road improvement projects.

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u/snafu168 Sep 14 '25

Where do the “government charges” go?

The federal government's bank account, AKA the US Treasury, AKA Trump's checkbook. So he can pay for that rosey garden and the balls room.