Import duties vary by county, type of item, value, and other factors. Canada is a close trading partner so import/export duties are generally somewhat low. I've bought and sold several audio items from our Canadian neighbors. It's been my experience as a buyer, no import duty was imposed. On the other hand, the Canadian buyer has sometimes paid duties for purchased items. There are many online services to calculate duties which you can check to be certain, including SimplyDuty.
Purchase from Canada
Hi.
I (in New York) would like to purchase an amp from a Canadian audiogoner and am wondering whether the transaction will attract customs duties, etc.
In the past, I sold a piece to a Candian audiogoner and the poor guy had the speakers stuck at custom for a month and ended up having to pay something like 20% duty. Is the same thing going to happen to me?
Thanks,
tropicana20 (lenny miles)
I (in New York) would like to purchase an amp from a Canadian audiogoner and am wondering whether the transaction will attract customs duties, etc.
In the past, I sold a piece to a Candian audiogoner and the poor guy had the speakers stuck at custom for a month and ended up having to pay something like 20% duty. Is the same thing going to happen to me?
Thanks,
tropicana20 (lenny miles)