The secret, unfortunately, is to not use UPS. They offer great service
shipping rates, but anything coming in to Canada seems to get their special
Customs Clearance Paperwork/Admin charge of about $30 on top of whatever the
15% GST/PST (in Ontario) taxes on the landed Canadian value of the
There is no sure way to avoid duty and taxes. Even if the item is used, you
will still be liable for duty and taxes. Occasionally (as in Blue Moon
and/or Hell Freezing Over time) the overworked boys and girls down at the
customs office might be on their donut/doughnut break and overlook a chance
On Tuesday, June 11, 2002, at 09:54 PM, Mark Humphries wrote:
Can anyone tell me what the deal is with buying new macs from US
sellers to
Canada. I have been told they don't ship to Canada and those that do
say the
warranty is not valid. Anybody else buying from the US in Canada?
Any
I moved to Canada from the US six months ago and have gotten warrenty
service from Apple on an iBook, a Pismo, an ABS and an iPod -- all
purchased in the US.
But what about mailordering stuff from the US? Is there a way to avoid
big taxes?
Jim
On Tuesday, June 11, 2002, at 10:54 PM, Mark
The only way to avoid such taxes is to have a friend in the US open up
the box and take it out so you can claim that it's used. This way you
don't have to pay as much in taxes.
Justin
On Wednesday, June 12, 2002, at 01:40 PM, Jim Freeman wrote:
I moved to Canada from the US six months ago
That's what I've been doing. I buy stuff and have it shipped to my
parents. Then I get it when I visit or have someone bring it. I wish
there were a better way. I got spoiled in California shopping on line.
On Wednesday, June 12, 2002, at 01:44 PM, Justin Ramirez wrote:
The only way to
