Comments on: Duty & Tax http://betterdollar.com Cross Border Shopping & Flight Guide for Canadians Thu, 24 May 2012 11:22:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Bea http://betterdollar.com/duty-tax/#comment-78439 Bea Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:17:50 +0000 http://betterdollar.com/duty-tax/#comment-78439 Great website! We are considering purchasing Kitchen cabinets from Home depot in the states and wish to bring them, ourselves, into Canada. They are manufactured in the USA. What is the duty if any? Great website! We are considering purchasing Kitchen cabinets from Home depot in the states and wish to bring them, ourselves, into Canada. They are manufactured in the USA. What is the duty if any?

]]> By: Peter http://betterdollar.com/duty-tax/#comment-78104 Peter Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:37:52 +0000 http://betterdollar.com/duty-tax/#comment-78104 what is the duty on a sofa chair? Live in Quebec what is the duty on a sofa chair? Live in Quebec

]]> By: John R http://betterdollar.com/duty-tax/#comment-77369 John R Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:53:42 +0000 http://betterdollar.com/duty-tax/#comment-77369 I think there is a provision for medical equipment. You're best to contact customs directly (sorry). I think there is a provision for medical equipment. You’re best to contact customs directly (sorry).

]]> By: Evan http://betterdollar.com/duty-tax/#comment-77324 Evan Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:46:18 +0000 http://betterdollar.com/duty-tax/#comment-77324 Hi there, Im looking to import 500 decks of playing cards from taiwan to canada? Any advice? Thanks in advance Hi there,
Im looking to import 500 decks of playing cards from taiwan to canada? Any advice?
Thanks in advance

]]> By: Mr.Sead http://betterdollar.com/duty-tax/#comment-76815 Mr.Sead Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:20:21 +0000 http://betterdollar.com/duty-tax/#comment-76815 Hi, everyone, if one person or one company import a 4x4 all terrain wheelchair from china to Canada and USA, how much the total duty cost he or they should pay? the cost price is about USD7800/pc for one wheelchair. Thanks in advance. Hi, everyone,
if one person or one company import a 4×4 all terrain wheelchair from china to Canada and USA, how much the total duty cost he or they should pay? the cost price is about USD7800/pc for one wheelchair.
Thanks in advance.

]]> By: Joan http://betterdollar.com/duty-tax/#comment-75383 Joan Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:41:22 +0000 http://betterdollar.com/duty-tax/#comment-75383 starting price ranges from $800-$1000 difference - then 20% off on top of that - so it looks attractive to shop in Canton - but when you add 19 % that too adds up starting price ranges from $800-$1000 difference – then 20% off on top of that – so it looks attractive to shop in Canton – but when you add 19 % that too adds up

]]> By: John R http://betterdollar.com/duty-tax/#comment-75380 John R Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:32:19 +0000 http://betterdollar.com/duty-tax/#comment-75380 (from BSF5000:) A value for duty must be declared for all goods imported to Canada. Regardless of the circumstances of your importation, you must establish a value for duty, also referred to as a customs value, according to the valuation provisions of the Customs Act. There are six valuation methods: transaction value transaction value of identical goods transaction value of similar goods deductive value computed value residual You have to use the first of the six methods, the transaction value method, whenever possible to determine the customs value of imported goods. If you cannot establish the value for duty of your imported goods using this first method, you must consider the alternative methods to identify the method that is appropriate. You have to consider the methods in sequence. However, you can reverse the order of application of the deductive and computed methods if you ask your regional CBSA Client Services Office, in writing, before you account for your goods. Memoranda in the D13 series specifically address customs valuation. For more information about the individual valuation methods, see Memorandum D13-3-1, Methods of Determining Value for Duty. You're getting into commercial territory, I can't tell you what your amounts would be, as its not a simple answer. Any broker will sit down with you and go over charges. (from BSF5000:)
A value for duty must be declared for all goods imported to Canada. Regardless of the circumstances of your importation, you must establish a value for duty, also referred to as a customs value, according to the valuation provisions of the Customs Act.

There are six valuation methods:

transaction value
transaction value of identical goods
transaction value of similar goods
deductive value
computed value
residual

You have to use the first of the six methods, the transaction value method, whenever possible to determine the customs value of imported goods. If you cannot establish the value for duty of your imported goods using this first method, you must consider the alternative methods to identify the method that is appropriate.

You have to consider the methods in sequence. However, you can reverse the order of application of the deductive and computed methods if you ask your regional CBSA Client Services Office, in writing, before you account for your goods. Memoranda in the D13 series specifically address customs valuation. For more information about the individual valuation methods, see Memorandum D13-3-1, Methods of Determining Value for Duty.

You’re getting into commercial territory, I can’t tell you what your amounts would be, as its not a simple answer.

Any broker will sit down with you and go over charges.

]]> By: John R http://betterdollar.com/duty-tax/#comment-75377 John R Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:07:44 +0000 http://betterdollar.com/duty-tax/#comment-75377 Yes, and you can't get out of the 6% Mich sales tax, and your 13% is based on your cost + the 6%. Was the price difference that much vs say Ikea here? Yes, and you can’t get out of the 6% Mich sales tax, and your 13% is based on your cost + the 6%. Was the price difference that much vs say Ikea here?

]]> By: Joan http://betterdollar.com/duty-tax/#comment-75376 Joan Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:04:47 +0000 http://betterdollar.com/duty-tax/#comment-75376 Hello, Ikea is in Canton Michigan on Ford Road, very easy to get too - so we would have to pay the state tax 6% and the combined Provincial/Hst of 13%? Hello, Ikea is in Canton Michigan on Ford Road, very easy to get too – so we would have to pay the state tax 6% and the combined Provincial/Hst of 13%?

]]> By: Joan http://betterdollar.com/duty-tax/#comment-75375 Joan Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:58:52 +0000 http://betterdollar.com/duty-tax/#comment-75375 Ikea is in - Canton Michigan Ford Road - very easy to get too- so we would have to pay the state tax and 13% combined Provincial tax then Ikea is in – Canton Michigan Ford Road – very easy to get too- so we would have to pay the state tax and 13% combined Provincial tax then

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