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DontTellMyWife
PostPosted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 7:25 am 
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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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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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PST/GST/HST would only apply for a new watch purchase though right?

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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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Including a private sale?

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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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...Or you can flat out declare a small amount for Customs (around 500$) 8) and hope/pray there will not be any glitches or surprises anywhere....

Works for many of us 8)

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Spartan wrote:
...Or you can flat out declare a small amount for Customs (around 500$) 8) and hope/pray there will not be any glitches or surprises anywhere....

Works for many of us 8)


And is illegal :!:
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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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