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Apparition · 03-05-2003, 02:31 PM

Hey guys, is there an easy way to determine the "hidden" costs I may see at the border? I got a guy saying it'll cost me $45 USD to ship to Canada, but I know customs is going to pull some duty crap and I'm going to get dinged. Can I tell how much I'm going to get dinged?

red98s14 · 03-05-2003, 03:36 PM

You'll pay Duty of 6% of the value of the parts, GST on the value plus Duty, plus any charges from the carrier..Fedex, for example, charges about $7.00 for paying those charges on clearance.

Apparition · 03-05-2003, 03:50 PM

So is this a correct breakdown then? Lets say Eibach Sportlines for the parts.

Springs $170 USD
S&H $45 USD

So with a conversion rate or 65c on the dollar. That means:

Springs $280.50 CAD
S&H $74.25 CAD

then add 13% (6% duty, 7% gst) $316.40 CAD and clearance is $11.55 CAD, therefore altogether it is:

$327.95

red98s14 · 03-05-2003, 04:08 PM

Use 13.42% as the add-on...the Duty amount is subject to GST

Your $327.95 doesn't include the S&H.

Apparition · 03-05-2003, 04:12 PM

Sweet baby jesus. Time to acquire a green card and move.

Apparition · 03-05-2003, 04:32 PM

Now that is from a registered business in the states, but if it was from a private sale, if there a way to reduce the duty? Or the customs officer decides the value of the objects enclosed?

red98s14 · 03-05-2003, 04:46 PM

If it comes to you as a gift, at least part of the value is exempt.

You may find more answers at the Rev Canada site

http://www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/customs/menu-e.html

03-05-2003, 02:31 PM	#1
Apparition Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ontario Posts: 439 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Shipping from States -> Canada Hey guys, is there an easy way to determine the "hidden" costs I may see at the border? I got a guy saying it'll cost me $45 USD to ship to Canada, but I know customs is going to pull some duty crap and I'm going to get dinged. Can I tell how much I'm going to get dinged? __________________ 1990 240sx coupe sold

03-05-2003, 03:50 PM	#3
Apparition Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ontario Posts: 439 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So is this a correct breakdown then? Lets say Eibach Sportlines for the parts. Springs $170 USD S&H $45 USD So with a conversion rate or 65c on the dollar. That means: Springs $280.50 CAD S&H $74.25 CAD then add 13% (6% duty, 7% gst) $316.40 CAD and clearance is $11.55 CAD, therefore altogether it is: $327.95 __________________ 1990 240sx coupe sold

03-05-2003, 04:12 PM	#5
Apparition Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ontario Posts: 439 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sweet baby jesus. Time to acquire a green card and move. __________________ 1990 240sx coupe sold

03-05-2003, 04:32 PM	#6
Apparition Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ontario Posts: 439 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Now that is from a registered business in the states, but if it was from a private sale, if there a way to reduce the duty? Or the customs officer decides the value of the objects enclosed? __________________ 1990 240sx coupe sold

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03-05-2003, 03:36 PM	#2
red98s14 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 47 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You'll pay Duty of 6% of the value of the parts, GST on the value plus Duty, plus any charges from the carrier..Fedex, for example, charges about $7.00 for paying those charges on clearance.

03-05-2003, 04:08 PM	#4
red98s14 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 47 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Use 13.42% as the add-on...the Duty amount is subject to GST Your $327.95 doesn't include the S&H.

03-05-2003, 04:46 PM	#7
red98s14 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 47 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If it comes to you as a gift, at least part of the value is exempt. You may find more answers at the Rev Canada site http://www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/customs/menu-e.html