I had to pay duty when MM used DHL this was about 3 years ago. MM used DHL for a while and then changed carriers. I paid about $60 when I had spent about $600. The second time I paid about $65 when I had spent about $650. Then MM changed to another carrier and I have not paid any duty since then. I remember someone posting that they had to pay duty when it was sent via the USPS which I was amazed to hear. She indicated that it only happened one time. It seems as though it has been very inconsistent when it comes to duty charges on lower amount purchases below the normal threshold amount of around $800. The last bag I ordered which was the Bespoke pink leather Zhoe was shipped via TNT and took about 3 or 4 days to arrive. Currently I think with all the bad weather on the east coast there has been a slight delay with shipping.