Comments on: Tax Exemption for Mailed Goods http://betterdollar.com Cross Border Shopping & Flight Guide for Canadians Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:49:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: John R http://betterdollar.com/mailorder/tax-exemption-for-mailed-goods/#comment-78368 John R Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:49:45 +0000 http://betterdollar.com/shipping/tax-exemption-for-mailed-goods/#comment-78368 No idea. You'd have to check a US importation site to be sure, but their amount for 'free' importation is $200, so it should be free going into the US. No idea. You’d have to check a US importation site to be sure, but their amount for ‘free’ importation is $200, so it should be free going into the US.

]]> By: John R http://betterdollar.com/mailorder/tax-exemption-for-mailed-goods/#comment-78365 John R Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:38:12 +0000 http://betterdollar.com/shipping/tax-exemption-for-mailed-goods/#comment-78365 Duty free, but you will have to pay HST (just like you would have if you bought it in canada) Duty free, but you will have to pay HST (just like you would have if you bought it in canada)

]]> By: Erin http://betterdollar.com/mailorder/tax-exemption-for-mailed-goods/#comment-77842 Erin Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:03:50 +0000 http://betterdollar.com/shipping/tax-exemption-for-mailed-goods/#comment-77842 Hi, Im looking to purchase an item of clothing valued at $500 on a US website and have it shipped to Canada. The item is made in Canada... would I owe duty or is it tax exempt? Hi,
Im looking to purchase an item of clothing valued at $500 on a US website and have it shipped to Canada.
The item is made in Canada… would I owe duty or is it tax exempt?

]]> By: Anita http://betterdollar.com/mailorder/tax-exemption-for-mailed-goods/#comment-77646 Anita Sat, 14 Apr 2012 22:02:10 +0000 http://betterdollar.com/shipping/tax-exemption-for-mailed-goods/#comment-77646 I just purchased to swim cover ups from China, the total cost I have to pay is 22.68, that includes the sellers shipping fee from eBay How much will I be charged in other fees, shipped to US? I just purchased to swim cover ups from
China, the total cost I have to pay is 22.68, that includes the sellers shipping fee from eBay How much will I be charged in other fees, shipped to US?

]]> By: Tammy M http://betterdollar.com/mailorder/tax-exemption-for-mailed-goods/#comment-77367 Tammy M Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:27:00 +0000 http://betterdollar.com/shipping/tax-exemption-for-mailed-goods/#comment-77367 Thanks for the information, John, and the fast reply :) Thanks for the information, John, and the fast reply :)

]]> By: John R http://betterdollar.com/mailorder/tax-exemption-for-mailed-goods/#comment-77365 John R Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:13:56 +0000 http://betterdollar.com/shipping/tax-exemption-for-mailed-goods/#comment-77365 Its exempt from duty, but not HST + brokerage fee. Its exempt from duty, but not HST + brokerage fee.

]]> By: Tammy M http://betterdollar.com/mailorder/tax-exemption-for-mailed-goods/#comment-77364 Tammy M Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:46:19 +0000 http://betterdollar.com/shipping/tax-exemption-for-mailed-goods/#comment-77364 Hi John, I just had a package delivered via Canada Post (I live in BC). It was a shipment of 100% sheep's wool, valued at just over $60 US. I had to pay duty of approx $12 to get the package. I have ordered wool from various farm shops in the US and have never had to pay duty before, and was always under the impression that wool was exempt from duty. Am I wrong or did they charge me mistakenly? Thanks a bunch for your help :) Hi John,

I just had a package delivered via Canada Post (I live in BC). It was a shipment of 100% sheep’s wool, valued at just over $60 US. I had to pay duty of approx $12 to get the package. I have ordered wool from various farm shops in the US and have never had to pay duty before, and was always under the impression that wool was exempt from duty. Am I wrong or did they charge me mistakenly? Thanks a bunch for your help :)

]]> By: John R http://betterdollar.com/mailorder/tax-exemption-for-mailed-goods/#comment-70803 John R Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:56:50 +0000 http://betterdollar.com/shipping/tax-exemption-for-mailed-goods/#comment-70803 Congrats.. but doesn't that ruin the surprise? True - Made in CA, US, MX, it will be duty free, but taxes are still charged. THe fee varies between courier companies, but you can always clear it yourself, and save the fees. (Check out bluenile.ca - its where I picked mine up) Congrats.. but doesn’t that ruin the surprise?

True – Made in CA, US, MX, it will be duty free, but taxes are still charged.

THe fee varies between courier companies, but you can always clear it yourself, and save the fees.

(Check out bluenile.ca – its where I picked mine up)

]]> By: barbara http://betterdollar.com/mailorder/tax-exemption-for-mailed-goods/#comment-70783 barbara Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:35:27 +0000 http://betterdollar.com/shipping/tax-exemption-for-mailed-goods/#comment-70783 My boyfriend is interested in buying an engagement ring. I have read through several posts.. although not all of them (there's quite a few). It is my understanding that if the item is made in Canada/USA/Mexico he will not be assessed duties but will be charged for PST/GST/HST correct? and the fee to inspect it. Thanks My boyfriend is interested in buying an engagement ring. I have read through several posts.. although not all of them (there’s quite a few). It is my understanding that if the item is made in Canada/USA/Mexico he will not be assessed duties but will be charged for PST/GST/HST correct? and the fee to inspect it.

Thanks

]]> By: John R http://betterdollar.com/mailorder/tax-exemption-for-mailed-goods/#comment-70553 John R Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:40:18 +0000 http://betterdollar.com/shipping/tax-exemption-for-mailed-goods/#comment-70553 THeres a customs ruling, that as these are casual goods, you will be charged GST/PST at the border. If you don't enroll for the HST, you will be responsible for paying it out, but not being able to recover it. WHen importing, it always makes sense to get your own importer number, and get registered for the HST. THeres a customs ruling, that as these are casual goods, you will be charged GST/PST at the border.
If you don’t enroll for the HST, you will be responsible for paying it out, but not being able to recover it.

WHen importing, it always makes sense to get your own importer number, and get registered for the HST.

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