Buying used from Canada


Hi, if you are based in USA and you buy used hifi from Canada do you get taxed on it when it arrives?  Talking about $2000ish.  Or if you use fed-ex will it come straight through?  Thanks for your time

spoutmouzert

Showing 2 responses by dogearedaudio

Folks, it’s a mess.  The tariff situation changes from week to week, and CBP and carriers really don’t know what to do about it.  Stuff from China, Canada, Korea, who knows?  Mouser Electronics posts tariff fees on some items, your choice to pay them or order something else.  I know a boutique amp builder who was hit with thousands in tariffs on an order of components from China.  I’ve ordered some components from China, things that no one in the US makes, only to be charged more than the items were worth to me or to simply cancel the order.  Tube sockets made in the US?  Forget it.  All I can say is that a reputable out-of-country dealer will be honest about what to expect.