US Buyer's package held at Post Office and now declared ''Vacant' | Selling

fergua3 · 2025-06-10T16:09:44.740000Z

I am assuming buyer did not pick up package because there were tariffs on it, but that is an assumption. Value was low around $30 USD plus shipping of $9. Tariffs at the time were 150%. When the package got to the Post Office outlet for delivery it was immediatly marked 'On Hold'. So whether that was because tariffs had to be paid or because the buyer put a hold on his mail for a while, i don't know. Anyway, it was held at the PO for 33 days and now the 'Vacant' scan appeared. This means it will be returned to me. My question is will i have to pay the tariffs to get the package back and what happens if i refuse to pay the tariffs the US charged? I know the buyer is not entitled to a refund through Ebay Money Back Gurantee and since he has not bothered to contact me or answer me i am not of a mind to refund him anything. Not sure what Ebay will do if he opens a Paypal or credit card dispute given the buyer has either refused to pick up the package or given an old address. Total i would have to refund would be about $58 CAD. Suggestons?

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