Who will cover import taxes or other fees charged by my government? Can it be marked as a “gift” so that lower taxes/duties/VAT will be paid?

You as the customer are responsible for all the charges imposed by your country. The parcel will be sent with export documents and commercial invoice where the toy will be marked as a ‘silicone sculpture’ and have the true value. Marking it as a gift would be untrue and we would face legal consequences for doing that.