Whenever I order from YA, my stuff always comes in from Germany.. I don't know how they do it?
and since YA seems to ship it through Germany, they pay for the VAT and custom duties.. apparently
http://www.yesasia.com/global/custom...on-answer.html
plus YA seems to put a lower total value on the custom declaration form on the package than it actually is.
and also since Germany is within the EU, I don't have to pay anything extra.
As for ordering through CDJ, I've never had to pay anything extra either.
For both YA & CDJ I've always used standard shipping/SAL/Air Mail, I don't mind the wait
and I've ordered lots like cd's, dvd's, calendars, merchandise, books and posters. sometimes orders worth over €100, which came in (pretty large) boxes.