The importer of record is responsible for paying duty. The seller of the goods cannot pay duty in advance. Be leery of sellers who claim duty on your purchase will be prepaid. Cleared and Delivered may pay duty on your behalf as part of their services in clearing your goods when they arrive in the United States.

USA-EU Reach Trade Deal
The USA-EU Trade Deal: A Framework for Economic Cooperation The recently announced trade agreement between the United States and European Union represents a significant development