Anybody near maple ridge BC with contacts in the US?

It depends on how big the item is. If it's a small item that's not too heavy, shipping across the border directly to Maple Ridge via USPS (not UPS!!!) should not be more than additional $5 if it's tagged for duty. If it's not tagged for duty, then there's no surprise charges when it's delivered to his door.

If it's a larger and/or heavy item it's probably going to cost a bomb to have it shipped directly to his door in Maple Ridge.