I am trying to make a deal with sportsavant on a hdtv and laptop i have but we have a problem .We are going to meet somewhere between him and i (upstate ny) and do the deal but dont know about what will happen when he re-enters canada.Will he have to pay a duty? is there anyway around it such as a letter or any other way? any help will be appreciated.thanks guys!
this is all I could find so far Vegas...will have to try to call them...
Because of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canadians do not have to pay duty on most American and Mexican manufactured items. But be careful. Just because you buy an item from a U.S. store does not mean it was made in the United States. It's quite possible it was imported into the United States first and, if so, you will be charged duty when it comes into Canada. So check before you buy and if possible get something in writing from the e-store in case the Canada Customs people decide to be particular.
Duties on goods vary widely, depending on the product and the country in which it was manufactured. Other charges and duties may also apply depending on the item, for example excise duty and excise tax on luxury items such as jewelry. In general, on goods ordered from a foreign retailer there is no assessment unless Canada Customs can collect at least $1.00 in duties and taxes. If you have questions about Canada customs and duties, please call a Canada Customs office.
Because of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canadians do not have to pay duty on most American and Mexican manufactured items. But be careful. Just because you buy an item from a U.S. store does not mean it was made in the United States. It's quite possible it was imported into the United States first and, if so, you will be charged duty when it comes into Canada. So check before you buy and if possible get something in writing from the e-store in case the Canada Customs people decide to be particular.
Duties on goods vary widely, depending on the product and the country in which it was manufactured. Other charges and duties may also apply depending on the item, for example excise duty and excise tax on luxury items such as jewelry. In general, on goods ordered from a foreign retailer there is no assessment unless Canada Customs can collect at least $1.00 in duties and taxes. If you have questions about Canada customs and duties, please call a Canada Customs office.
If I do it legitimally...it looks like it is pretty clear I am supposed to pay Duty:
....although I do not know if it makes a difference that I am buying it from a person & not a business:
What are your personal exemptions?
After each absence of 24 hours or more
You can claim up to CAN$50 worth of goods without paying any duties. This is your personal exemption. You must have the goods with you when you arrive and you cannot include tobacco products or alcohol beverages in this exemption.
If the goods you bring in are worth more than CAN$50 in total, you cannot claim this exemption. Instead, you have to pay full duties on all goods you bring in.
After each absence of 48 hours or more
You can claim up to CAN$200 worth of goods without paying any duties. You must have the goods with you when you arrive. Although you can include some alcoholic beverages and tobacco products, only a partial exemption will apply to cigarettes, tobacco sticks, or loose tobacco. You may have to pay a minimum duty on these products. You can find more details on the next page under "Tobacco and alcohol."
After each absence of seven days or more
You can claim up to CAN$750 worth of goods without paying any duties. With the exception of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products, you do not need to have the goods with you when you arrive. Although you can include some alcoholic beverages and tobacco products, only a partial exemption will apply to cigarettes, tobacco sticks, and loose tobacco. You may have to pay a minimum duty on these products.
To calculate the number of days you have been absent, do not include the date you leave Canada but include the date you return. It is dates that matter, not times. For example, we consider you to have been absent seven days if you left Friday the 7th and returned Friday the 14th.
Who is eligible for these exemptions?
You are eligible for a personal exemption if you are a:
Canadian resident returning from a trip abroad;
former resident of Canada returning to live in this country; or
temporary resident of Canada returning from a trip abroad.
Even young children and infants are entitled to a personal exemption. As a parent or guardian, you can make a customs declaration for a child, as long as the goods you are declaring are for the child's use.
....although I do not know if it makes a difference that I am buying it from a person & not a business:
What are your personal exemptions?
After each absence of 24 hours or more
You can claim up to CAN$50 worth of goods without paying any duties. This is your personal exemption. You must have the goods with you when you arrive and you cannot include tobacco products or alcohol beverages in this exemption.
If the goods you bring in are worth more than CAN$50 in total, you cannot claim this exemption. Instead, you have to pay full duties on all goods you bring in.
After each absence of 48 hours or more
You can claim up to CAN$200 worth of goods without paying any duties. You must have the goods with you when you arrive. Although you can include some alcoholic beverages and tobacco products, only a partial exemption will apply to cigarettes, tobacco sticks, or loose tobacco. You may have to pay a minimum duty on these products. You can find more details on the next page under "Tobacco and alcohol."
After each absence of seven days or more
You can claim up to CAN$750 worth of goods without paying any duties. With the exception of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products, you do not need to have the goods with you when you arrive. Although you can include some alcoholic beverages and tobacco products, only a partial exemption will apply to cigarettes, tobacco sticks, and loose tobacco. You may have to pay a minimum duty on these products.
To calculate the number of days you have been absent, do not include the date you leave Canada but include the date you return. It is dates that matter, not times. For example, we consider you to have been absent seven days if you left Friday the 7th and returned Friday the 14th.
Who is eligible for these exemptions?
You are eligible for a personal exemption if you are a:
Canadian resident returning from a trip abroad;
former resident of Canada returning to live in this country; or
temporary resident of Canada returning from a trip abroad.
Even young children and infants are entitled to a personal exemption. As a parent or guardian, you can make a customs declaration for a child, as long as the goods you are declaring are for the child's use.
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> I dont think the rule applies. I took the computer out of the box to look if it said where it was made and it says right on the side of the box made in korea.. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
can you scratch it out & write in made in USA...lol...maybe I can fool the border patrol man
can you scratch it out & write in made in USA...lol...maybe I can fool the border patrol man
The laptop will be excusable if you wer'nt lugging back a t.v. aswell. In this day and age damn near everyone has a laptop. Slap a "ROYAL RESERVE" sticker from the next 40 you get onto the laptop and customs won't even blink cause it will look like it has been traveling with you on a permanent basis, therefore was probably purchased in Canada and NO DUTY, GST, PST, UP THE ARSE... ST!!! The t.v will be a different issue.
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>The duty is only 7%, <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I just got off the Phone with PHUCKING Customs...What a Rip Off...Duty is 5%...They may or May not charge that...
However they will charge me the 7% GST & 8% PST...What Robberry....
Anyway they go by the receipt the person gave you as long as it is in the realm of reasonableness.....
I just got off the Phone with PHUCKING Customs...What a Rip Off...Duty is 5%...They may or May not charge that...
However they will charge me the 7% GST & 8% PST...What Robberry....
Anyway they go by the receipt the person gave you as long as it is in the realm of reasonableness.....
