...Or you can flat out declare a small amount for Customs (around 500$)
and hope/pray there will not be any glitches or surprises anywhere....Works for many of us
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| Author: | DontTellMyWife [ Mon Jun 28, 2010 7:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Buying a UK watch and getting it to Canada |
Just wondering that Canadian members experiences are buying a used UK watch and bringning it into Canada. What are the expected fees, bumps and issues someone can expect to encounter? |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Mon Jun 28, 2010 7:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a UK watch and getting it to Canada |
You'll get hit for the GST / PST combo or HST depending on where you live, plus 5% import duty. There'll also be a handling fee from the courier company and GST or HST on that - reckon about 20% all in. I've never had any issues, just expect some delays at Customs, although the UK isn't one of the originalting countries that causes concern. |
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| Author: | DontTellMyWife [ Tue Jun 29, 2010 9:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a UK watch and getting it to Canada |
PST/GST/HST would only apply for a new watch purchase though right? |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Tue Jun 29, 2010 10:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a UK watch and getting it to Canada |
DontTellMyWife wrote: PST/GST/HST would only apply for a new watch purchase though right? No. You have to pay taxes on any transaction in Canada - same as if you buy a used car. |
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| Author: | DontTellMyWife [ Fri Jul 16, 2010 3:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a UK watch and getting it to Canada |
Including a private sale? |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Fri Jul 16, 2010 3:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a UK watch and getting it to Canada |
DontTellMyWife wrote: Including a private sale? Technically yes, but it depends if the tax man finds out. On importation to Canada the authorities will obviously know because of Customs clearance. |
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| Author: | Spartan [ Fri Jul 16, 2010 3:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a UK watch and getting it to Canada |
...Or you can flat out declare a small amount for Customs (around 500$) and hope/pray there will not be any glitches or surprises anywhere....Works for many of us
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Fri Jul 16, 2010 4:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a UK watch and getting it to Canada |
Spartan wrote: ...Or you can flat out declare a small amount for Customs (around 500$) and hope/pray there will not be any glitches or surprises anywhere....Works for many of us And is illegal 
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| Author: | nowayman [ Fri Jul 16, 2010 6:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a UK watch and getting it to Canada |
Are you hand carrying the item back with you or having it sent to you in the post? Is it a pre owned watch? |
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