Yes we only live in UK some of the time, it's gone to the dogs there.
Phoned UPS as they never communicate that there is a problem, you have to interpret the tracking stock phrases then try to find the correct dept to call. UPS, like many big carriers, act as paid agents for the customs and excise authorities in many countries. Inevitably they try to show how efficient and effective they are in order to keep the contract by being nitpicking jobsworths!
Told UPS 1. It's a TPD compliant
device marked "sample" that I have not paid for 2. it's for a review that I do for personal interest. They released it a few hours later, I still don't know who sent it and what it is.
If only those companies who send me samples would play ball though and label as above properly, I wouldn't get all the hassle. Going by comments here Chinese companies need to up their game with comms and dispatch fast.