[jasonn]

If you are ever hit with customs or duties fees, here is how to get out of it:

Call or write to your carrier:

Pursuant to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, sections

1. 8521 Video recording or reproducing apparatus, whether or notincorporating a video tuner:
2. 8522 Parts and accessories suitablefor use solely or principally with the apparatus of headings 8519 to 8521
3. 8517.62.00 Machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images orother data, including switching and routing apparatus:

are duty free.

The items included in the referenced shipment are parts and accessories used for video recording or reproduction, and a machine for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data.

I've attached the relevant Chapter of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule for your convenience
http://hts.usitc.gov/PDFs/Chapter%2085.pdf