Hi Deanna, I don't understand why you have to pay any fees above the $5.00 and the GST. Were the goods you purchased not produced in North America? I never pay any fees other than above, for goods from the US, if sent by Post. As for the declared value being $150, I suspect the sender insured the goods for that amount, why is anyone's guess. Perhaps they hope it gets lost and then they can collect more on insurance, no idea. Why don't you contact the seller and ask them what is up? Hope you solve this one. Cheers Janette