Re: [MOPO] Shipping valuable posters to Canada

2005-10-15 Thread Craig Goebel
 Walter, I have seen your recent offerings and love the Barbarella quad.   Almost all goods imported into Canada are subject to (excise) sales tax to ensure there is a similar treatment as to cost of goods from outside the country compared to those bought inside the country if they are of si

Re: [MOPO] Shipping valuable posters to Canada

2005-10-15 Thread Michael Greenwood
Hi Walter If properly declared, we get stiffed with 15% excise taxes on the Canadian value as well as broker fees for Customs time in filling out the correct forms.  If the poster is marked US$20, it will cost me just under CDN$9 to pick up.  It's a drag.  That's why I go the illegal route when

[MOPO] Shipping valuable posters to Canada

2005-10-15 Thread Walter Reuben
hey there Can one of our Canadian friends help me out here?I know that, if properly declared, there is no duty in the US or the UK on old movie posters. What is the law in Canada?    thanks!   Walter Reuben Walter Reuben, Inc. 500 North Harper Avenue Los Angeles CA 90048  USA Email: [EMAI