The UK has had such a farcical charge for years...and their equivalent of GST (VAT) at 20% is charged on all packages valued above £18, about $30.
It certainly discourages overseas shopping, as not only does it add cost but it delays arrival of items from outside the EU (for now!).
The difference is that the market economy there is substantially larger and buying locally is often preferable.
Here in Australia...it’s just a grab for cash, as what could possibly make Oz Post any slower
