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Sadly this is the case . GST must be paid on any product imported . Be careful to have shipper exclude the cost of freight from the selling declared price or you shall be paying GST on that as well .
Off make products made in some countries could also be subject to duties , Canada customs can supply info.
Be aware that Fedex and UPS charge brokerage on a sliding scale meaning the brokerage fees increase with the value of the item imported . So in addition to GST you will have up to $85 brokerage on the first $1000 . If you are in any province but Alberta , PST also applies and this is all based on a converted US to Canadian dollar .
For the above reasons using USPS is the wisest choice with $8.00 Customs Brokerage from Canada Post .
Hope this helps.
Sadly this is the case . GST must be paid on any product imported . Be careful to have shipper exclude the cost of freight from the selling declared price or you shall be paying GST on that as well .
Off make products made in some countries could also be subject to duties , Canada customs can supply info.
Be aware that Fedex and UPS charge brokerage on a sliding scale meaning the brokerage fees increase with the value of the item imported . So in addition to GST you will have up to $85 brokerage on the first $1000 . If you are in any province but Alberta , PST also applies and this is all based on a converted US to Canadian dollar .
For the above reasons using USPS is the wisest choice with $8.00 Customs Brokerage from Canada Post .
Hope this helps.