> Hi Everyone. A few weeks ago I mail ordered something from the US, > and today I got a card in my mailbox for a parcel. GREAT, I think! > > I ordered some auto parts from Connecticut for $35.00 US. Canada > Customs wrote me up for the following: > > Value: $35.00 US X 1.3316 = $46.61 CDN > Duty: $0.84 > GST: $3.32 > Handling fee: $5.00 > Total Payable: $9.16 > > Ironically, I ordered the EXACT same thing EXACTLY a year ago, and > none of these charges were applied. > > So, fellow Canucks, be aware of the tax man when ordering from > outside of Canada. I am a little confused as to why I have to pay > GST for something that wasn't purchased in Canada. Hmmm.... > > Harry. I think it may be related to which courier is used, and how it's declared - I've had packages reach me overnight from the US, with value over $1000, and paid NO taxes, then waited 2-3 days for a $50 item to clear customs other times... If it's a large $ item, it might be worth paying extra for FedEx or DHL. Shawn & Janis Wright '88 Westy (336k) '85 Jetta TD (361k) VWnut@smus.bc.ca (swright@smus.bc.ca) http://www.islandnet.com/~swright/vw.html
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