How Much Are Canadian Customs on US Made Imports

There is no Canadian duty on U.S.-made audio gear. NAFTA assures that. However within Canada there are federal and provincial sales taxes imposed on every purchase except some held to be basic necessities. Audio gear is not held to be a basic necessity, so taxes have to be paid when you buy it, no matter whether you buy it in the States or in Canada.

That means that when any audio gear crosses the border from the U.S. to Canada it will come with a tax bill based on its declared value.

There may be other fees also. If the gear wasn't made in a NAFTA country it may have another 6% duty imposed. In addition there may be brokerage fees, depending on the carrier's policies and rates.

If the goods are manufactured in the USA, no duty.
You will have to pay GST and Provincial tax unless you live in Alberta where there is no sales tax.

But if the origin of the product is manufactured elsewhere then you will have to pay import duty. The duty percentage will vary according to origin of product and the type of product.

You can save money by acting as your own broker. It is very simple to do as long as you have the time.

I have found that the brokerage fee from UPS typically was the highest.

When I bought my turntable I had to pay import duty (French turntable).

PST / GST also paid on all shipping charges .Another Canadian tax grab....

Don't get me started..!!!

Alberta still has to pay GST but not PST.

If you ship via USPS there is no brokerage fee. DO NOT use FedEx or UPS if you can help it. I usually get my items shipped to a postal office in Washington and drive across from Vancouver to pick up the purchase.

Obviously, they are used items. I have only had to pay the sales tax (which is stupid, considering you don't have to pay sales tax on used items from Canada). No questions regarding the origin of the item and no duty thus far..

Incidently...sorry for hijacking the thread.... for Americans purchasers, does UPS and FedEX charge a brokerage fee on items sent from Canada? Any other special levies or charges?