Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2005 20:16:26 -0500
Reply-To: Stan Wilder <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
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From: Stan Wilder <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Subject: Re: vanagon Digest - 16 Sep 2005 - Special issue (#2005-761)
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I've shipped many orders for used parts to Canada.
I always break the shipments into smaller cartons that can be shipped by the
US Postal service. On the customs declaration I always pit that the parts
are used and for 80s model VW. (It's always been true. Don't get caught
lying or your shipment will be confiscated and destroyed or auctioned off by
customs offices.)
My buyers have always got their goods for only the $5.00 fee even though
some of the orders were in the $500.00 range.
Stan Wilder
Engine Ceramics
214-352-4931
www.engineceramics.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Palmer" <icecoldvw@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 6:52 PM
Subject: Re: vanagon Digest - 16 Sep 2005 - Special issue (#2005-761)
> Well I guess that's it. I knew I had to pay GST, but didn't realise I had
> to pay PST as well. Rats.
>
> At least Canada Post only got me for $5.
>
> Here's the link:
> http://canadaonline.about.com/cs/customs/a/shopshipcanada_2.htm
>
> I love that about.com service.
>
> Thanks to all those who replied.
>
> I assume the day trip south wouldn't help though? (except for the five
> bucks).
>
> Jeff
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "tabe johnson" <xtabe@yahoo.com>
> To: "Vanagon Mailing List" <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>;
> <icecoldvw@HOTMAIL.COM>
> Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 3:44 PM
> Subject: Re: vanagon Digest - 16 Sep 2005 - Special issue (#2005-761)
>
>
> > Aha, welcome to the wonderful world of international
> > mailorder!
> >
> > Assuming you're somewhere where they charge PST and GST:
> > $408US = $490Cdn (Assume $1=$1.20)
> > Tax @ 14% = $69 cdn
> > Can. Post Processing fee = $5 cdn
> >
> > Total? $74 cdn
> >
> > It's worse if you use Fedex or UPS. They charge you a brokerage
> > fee of $30 or more on top of the taxes. So much for NAFTA, huh?
> >
> > May I suggest a day trip to the US next time?
> > (wink, wink, nudge, nudge)
> >
> >
> > tabe johnson/vancouver bc/87 westy
> >
> >
> >
> > Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2005 11:51:04 -0500
> > From: Jeff Palmer <icecoldvw@HOTMAIL.COM>
> > Subject: dumb customs question
> >
> > Can anyone help me understand customs duties?
> >
> > I imported $408 US worth of parts from the US to Canada and got charged
> $74
> > in duties/taxes. There was no form on the parcel to indicate what the
> > charges were. Is this typical? I was thinking about getting an engine
> from
> > the US to Canada next year and I wonder if I'd face a big duty hit.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Jeff
> >
> >
> >
> >
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