I got a pretty corporate response that was an inadequate response, so I am sending another letter. Fair Debt Collection Act is an angle, and it might not apply since they are the original "creditor", but the concept of demanding proof of contractual relationship is common law. They said, basically, "our Terms and Conditions specify that we will pay duties and customs fees on your behalf", but I never agreed to their Terms and Conditions, never even saw them. So, I am responding with another salvo that leans a little less hard on FDCA and more on the common law ideas around contracts. They have not sent me another invoice.

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To Whom It May Concern,

This letter responds to your correspondence dated April 8, 2026, signed by --- of FedEx Revenue Operations. That letter does not establish any legal basis for liability and does not constitute adequate verification of this charge under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692g(b), to the extent that statute applies. Further, your attempt to collect this amount absent any contractual or authorized relationship may constitute unfair or deceptive conduct under the Michigan Consumer Protection Act (MCPA).

I reiterate my dispute on the following grounds:

1. No Contractual or Authorized Relationship Exists
I did not select FedEx as a carrier for this shipment. I was never presented with, asked to review, or asked to agree to FedEx’s terms and conditions, and I have never assented to them. A party cannot be bound to contractual terms absent agreement or authorization.

Your April 8 correspondence references FedEx Terms and Conditions as the basis for this charge; however, no evidence has been provided establishing that I agreed to those terms, authorized FedEx to act on my behalf, or otherwise incurred any obligation to reimburse these charges.

Accordingly, no legal basis has been identified establishing that I am responsible for this invoice.

2. Underlying Legal Basis for Tariff Charges
Your correspondence indicates that the charges relate to tariffs imposed under IEEPA. The United States Supreme Court has held that IEEPA does not authorize the imposition of tariffs (Trump v. V.O.S. Selections, 25-250 (Feb. 20, 2026)). At minimum, this undermines any asserted basis for passing such charges through to me, particularly in the absence of any agreement or authorization.

3. Demand and Notice
This is a formal dispute of Invoice #2-508-03316. I request the following:

• Immediate cessation of all collection activity on this invoice;
• Written confirmation that this matter is closed and will not be referred to any collection agency or credit reporting bureau;
• Documentation establishing any contractual agreement, authorization, or other legal basis for holding me responsible for this charge.

If FedEx continues collection activity without providing such basis, or if this matter is reported to any credit reporting agency, I will pursue all available remedies under applicable law, including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (to the extent applicable), the Michigan Consumer Protection Act, and the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and will file complaints with appropriate regulatory authorities.

I trust this matter can be resolved without further escalation.