What you're saying is only true for items fulfilled by Amazon. Not all Marketplace items sold on Amazon are fulfilled by Amazon. On those items, especially on i

What you're saying is only true for items fulfilled by Amazon. Not all Marketplace items sold on Amazon are fulfilled by Amazon. On those items, especially on items sold by Chinese sellers, you won't be charged taxes, and the item is shipped directly to you. It's a lot like using eBay + Paypal. The packaging will have the seller's name (not Amazon) and your name.