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Shipping large speakers to Canada from US

What are the cross border issues in shipping/transporting Canadian mfg. speakers back across the border to Canada? I bought the speakers, made in Canada, factory direct and had them shipped to US. I am now selling same speakers, and have prospective buyer in Canada. I may transport the speakers across the border myself and avoid a shipper. What are the likely border issues, questions, etc. that I may face?
Any information is appreciated.
Thanks
sharri

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rgd
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You should not have a problem. The buyer on the other hand will have to probably pay taxes (GST 7% & PST 8% depending on the Province)on the US amount converted into Canadian dollars. No duty as the product was manufactured in Canada.
rgd
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Sharri - while not an expert I agree with Fyneplace and you should expect to pay the taxes upon arrival at Canada Customs. If you were a freight company as opposed to an individual you would be "allowed in" without paying but a record or file would be initiated with the requirement for you to collect the appropriate taxes from the buyer and then you would remit them to the govenment(s). Our governments never assume that you will pay up after the fact but collect all they can up front and you have chase them for a refund if they deem it applicable!

If the buyer could meet you there it may alleviate some of the issues as well as your out of pocket cost...
rgd
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Coryc - whle interesting info it does not apply in this instance as we are talking about Canadian speakers traveling from the US back to Canada. If it were the other direction and the speakers were headed south of the 49th parallel then your info could apply although as Jeff indicates with NAFTA there should be no duty...
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