I am following the instructions on Google Checkout to add my own shipping rates through Google.  Google says they should appear unless alternative shipping methods are posted in my cart.  I don't see where they are being posted, though.  Here is the text from Google.
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The name of the shipping rates you specify in your account will appear automatically as you entered them when a buyer completes the checkout process unless you have included alternate shipping methods in your cart post.
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