I've received at least two shipments/season over the last eight years. All but one was via Watermakers Air to Staniel. I have never paid duty, and last December (2013), I had a Honda Generator sent over. Neither you, nor John mentioned your Cruising Permit. I have always scanned and emailed a copy of mine to Watermakers and the vendor that I am buying from. I never paid duty,even for the $975 generator. I guess you got the "wrong guy at the wrong time". Too bad.