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10/03/2005 12:33:15 PM · #1 |
I am not sure where to put this...but this was my best guess...hope I chose wisely.
I know that there are folks from all over the globe and I have a question about sending a camera kit to my fiance in Canada. I bought it for her as a gift (d50, three lenses and speedlight) and I would like to send it to her as its liable to be a month before I see her in the flesh. Is there a way to ship this to her without having to pay duty on her end?
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated! =) |
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10/03/2005 12:37:55 PM · #2 |
Should go OK as long as you indicate it as a gift on the customs form.
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10/03/2005 12:43:14 PM · #3 |
Thanks for the reply...I guess the thing thats scaring me is the statement that I got that any gift over $60 in value is subject to duty/tax. I sure as hell dont want to stick her with duty/tax on this kit. =)
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10/03/2005 12:58:45 PM · #4 |
If you looked around the net you may find reputable companies in Canada, such as //www.cameracanada.com who you can buy from for the same price or less (they price match too) and have them ship it to your girlfriend. By the sounds of it though, you already have it bought, so this might not be an option for you. Just a thought. FWIW, I have had mostly good experiences with this particular company.
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10/03/2005 01:05:13 PM · #5 |
Great idea Orussell...wish I had thought of that before I bought this stuff. =)
Thanks for the reply...I will keep that in mind though she will be moving down in a few months anyway. =) |
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10/03/2005 01:46:00 PM · #6 |
| send it withthe explaination that shes going to try it out.... and will probably send it back.. |
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10/03/2005 01:59:01 PM · #7 |
You could always build a really big catapult on the US side and have her catch it over on the Canadian side.
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10/03/2005 02:03:01 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
You could always build a really big catapult on the US side and have her catch it over on the Canadian side. |
Tracked via satellite.
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10/03/2005 02:04:14 PM · #9 |
It would be nice if you could smuggle it up in person, that way you could reap the benefits! Too bad.
Taxes suck. The term "Free Trade" sounds to me like this kind of crap shouldn't happen, but government yahoos have to have their expensive meals & hotels, so it does. I'll never forget buying a $25 T-shirt online from the States. The shipper held it ransom until I paid the taxes on it. It turned out to cast me about $40. That was about five years ago & I'm still very cheesed-off about it.
Down with the government!
Maybe if you work out the cost it would be worth you while to visit, certainly a good excuse!
-edit: If I didn't love paying taxes so much, I might have everything I buy from US sites shipped to my brother in the States. Then, when I visit, it could all come back in the trunk of my car. ;-)
Message edited by author 2005-10-03 14:10:04.
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10/03/2005 02:09:40 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by cpanaioti:
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
You could always build a really big catapult on the US side and have her catch it over on the Canadian side. |
Tracked via satellite. |
Not if you wrap it in stealth paper.
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10/03/2005 02:14:29 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by toad32:
Thanks for the reply...I guess the thing thats scaring me is the statement that I got that any gift over $60 in value is subject to duty/tax. I sure as hell dont want to stick her with duty/tax on this kit. =) |
She WILL have to pay duties and taxes if it is over $60 Canadian in value. I had someone from the US send me a hand made quilt as a gift, she valued it at $90. When it got here Customs told me I had to pay $45! I contacted my friend and had her fax customs a new form saying that it was only valued at $60 and they delivered it to me. Doubt you'd get away with saying a camera is valued at less than $60. |
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10/03/2005 02:45:53 PM · #12 |
crooks.
It's not enough that they take half of what I make. Then they take a 15% cut of whatever I buy at a store.
We all need to join forces, get an island, and live in sweet anarchy.
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10/03/2005 02:48:52 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
crooks.
It's not enough that they take half of what I make. Then they take a 15% cut of whatever I buy at a store.
We all need to join forces, get an island, and live in sweet anarchy. |
Is that like living in a caravan or a mud hut??
Steve |
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10/03/2005 02:51:49 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by Formerlee:
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
crooks.
It's not enough that they take half of what I make. Then they take a 15% cut of whatever I buy at a store.
We all need to join forces, get an island, and live in sweet anarchy. |
Is that like living in a caravan or a mud hut??
Steve |
Maybe this deserves some study.
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10/03/2005 02:52:25 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by Formerlee:
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
crooks.
It's not enough that they take half of what I make. Then they take a 15% cut of whatever I buy at a store.
We all need to join forces, get an island, and live in sweet anarchy. |
Is that like living in a caravan or a mud hut??
Steve |
I think that sweet anarchy is the island's capital city.
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10/03/2005 02:54:21 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by AJAger:
Originally posted by Formerlee:
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
crooks.
It's not enough that they take half of what I make. Then they take a 15% cut of whatever I buy at a store.
We all need to join forces, get an island, and live in sweet anarchy. |
Is that like living in a caravan or a mud hut??
Steve |
I think that sweet anarchy is the island's capital city. |
Oh right, thanks! I had heard of living in destitution, but couldn't find it on the map??
Steve |
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10/03/2005 02:56:52 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by Formerlee:
Originally posted by AJAger:
Originally posted by Formerlee:
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
crooks.
It's not enough that they take half of what I make. Then they take a 15% cut of whatever I buy at a store.
We all need to join forces, get an island, and live in sweet anarchy. |
Is that like living in a caravan or a mud hut??
Steve |
I think that sweet anarchy is the island's capital city. |
Oh right, thanks! I had heard of living in destitution, but couldn't find it on the map??
Steve |
I think that destitution is against the law in most countries these days, except for the really liberal societies.
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10/03/2005 03:17:27 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
crooks.
It's not enough that they take half of what I make. Then they take a 15% cut of whatever I buy at a store.
We all need to join forces, get an island, and live in sweet anarchy. |
You're in the wrong province. They only take 7% of what I buy in a store. ;o)
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10/03/2005 10:27:35 PM · #19 |
If the item was made in the USA, there is no duty, but there is PST and GST which means she will be required to pay 15% on the total value of the item, including USA taxes paid and shipping.
If you have the items shipped by a carrier such as UPS or the like, they will charge you a brokerage fee which can add a substantial amount to the total due.
Depending on where your lady friend lives, it might be cheaper to have the unit shipped to a UPS store across the border and have her pick it up there.
If you need any addtional information, PM me.... I have tons of things shipped to me to a PO BOX I have in upper state New York.
Ray |
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10/03/2005 10:40:15 PM · #20 |
Man, when I send stuff to my sister in Nepal, they don't charge her anything. Duties on gifts are just crooked and wrong.
Just send her a fake sales slip for $60.
Message edited by author 2005-10-03 22:54:24.
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10/03/2005 10:50:34 PM · #21 |
Ironic, I'm one of 5 DHL specialists who research shipments that have trouble being delivered in Canada.
To ship ANYTHING other than a document to Canada for which you wish to prepay the duty, you'll need an account with DHL, and a power of attorney authorizing the shipping company to act as a broker to clear your shipment through customs. The form you fill out for the POA is pretty basic, and you should be able to fill it all out no problem, just make sure you send all that WITH your shipment, or else additional delays will be incurred.
Make sure you put an accurate amount and description on the commercial invoice (which is needed for anything other than a document shipment whether you are a business or an individual).
Most of the time, if something is held up, it's because not all of the proper forms are submitted with the shipment, or something is inaccurate, and trust me, the customs agency in Canada has a keen sense of what things cost, so just tell the truth. Even gifts can be taxed, and the short version of the reason is just that it evens out the economy in that country.
The POA and account number are only necessary if you want to ship it DDP (Delivery Duty Paid). Otherwise, it's easiest just to reimburse your receiver after duty has been paid. The commercial invoice is still required.
Message edited by author 2005-10-03 22:57:04. |
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10/03/2005 10:54:15 PM · #22 |
Originally posted by RayEthier:
If the item was made in the USA, there is no duty, but there is PST and GST which means she will be required to pay 15% on the total value of the item, including USA taxes paid and shipping.
If you have the items shipped by a carrier such as UPS or the like, they will charge you a brokerage fee which can add a substantial amount to the total due.
Depending on where your lady friend lives, it might be cheaper to have the unit shipped to a UPS store across the border and have her pick it up there.
If you need any addtional information, PM me.... I have tons of things shipped to me to a PO BOX I have in upper state New York.
Ray |
1. The receiver can hire a broker if you do not want to pay the shipping company for brokerage. There will still be a fee, but it will be payable directly to the broker.
2. Whether the receiver picks up the package or not, you will be charged the same duty/brokerage fees because the fee is for the clearance process, not delivery. Delivery of the shipment is covered in the freight charges you pay before you ship it. |
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10/03/2005 11:00:51 PM · #23 |
Originally posted by sprite777:
Whether the receiver picks up the package or not, you will be charged the same duty/brokerage fees because the fee is for the clearance process, not delivery. Delivery of the shipment is covered in the freight charges you pay before you ship it. |
Not so if she picks up the item at a UPS store in the USA. She would pay a flat $5.00 fee to the store for the delivery and would have to pay the PST/GST taxes upon crossing the border.
Ray |
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10/03/2005 11:04:30 PM · #24 |
Originally posted by RayEthier:
Originally posted by sprite777:
Whether the receiver picks up the package or not, you will be charged the same duty/brokerage fees because the fee is for the clearance process, not delivery. Delivery of the shipment is covered in the freight charges you pay before you ship it. |
Not so if she picks up the item at a UPS store in the USA. She would pay a flat $5.00 fee to the store for the delivery and would have to pay the PST/GST taxes upon crossing the border.
Ray |
Oh - I thought by "across the border" in your original post you meant in Canada. |
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10/03/2005 11:16:10 PM · #25 |
Originally posted by sprite777:
Oh - I thought by "across the border" in your original post you meant in Canada. |
Hehehehehe.......well I guess one could see it that way... but since she lives in Canada I meant the USA... oh the fun we have. |
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