I'm so sorry for the frustration! The charge that you are receiving is a tax or customs charge from your government. The postage is paid in full at the time of shipping. Unfortunately, we have no way of knowing if or when a package will be stopped and assessed for any given country or how much taxes/customs fees will be charged with any accuracy. We also have no way of charging you for it or paying the fees on your behalf. Each country has it's own laws and thresholds. International packages marked "gift" are not usually taxed, however, it is a Federal crime in the United States for a business to mark gift on a package when money has been exchanged. The penalties are quite steep. I know unexpected charges are beyond irritating. I found a link that is supposed to help you to predict your possible fees. You can click here: www.dutycalculator.com/new-import-duty-and-tax-calculation