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

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Fedex uses their own brokers so yes you will see some import duties and "other" fees. If you use USPS fees will be less but it will take longer to arrive. Make sure whoever ships uses the correct HS codes so it clears Customs quicker. You can always ask seller to provide a reduced invoice so fees are also reduced. 

USPS and Canada Post

Yup as I thought. Prior to 2025 when I received goods from Canada via USPS I never paid Duties or taxes. Can't say what will happen in 2025 but for certain you will pay if shipped via UPS or FedEx. 

@mylogic great decisions for yourself and family, wish I could move to outside the USA but young family (grandkids) prevents the move. I try not viewing the news anymore and just go about my own business but easier said then done.