I'm sure this is out there somewhere, but I've not been able to find it. Does anyone know where the tariff schedule - I think that's what they call it - is located such that one can determine the duty on items that do not appear on the Goods to Follow list?
I know, I know - they won't search, etc. But, we may decide to bring a few new furniture items. Even with duty they would be cheaper to buy and haul and since it looks like we'll have lots of room in the truck... Anyway, I'm really risk averse, so just humor me. Or should that be "humour" me?
Thanks!
10 months ago
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No, but is it not available somewhere on the CBSA site?
Somewhere, I'm sure. I'm finding all kinds of references to the fact that one *will* pay, but nothing that explains what. I guess I can ask this weekend as I cross the border.
Just to let you know - "MEW is "mseh." I didn't realize that on this computer I was logged in under the family account!
I would just add the few pieces to my list and throw them on the truck. They don't need to know how long you have had the items (as in new). We brought 'new' items with us and just listed them with our belongings. And not just a few things, either. We did not claim or pay duty on anything.
I agree with Canada Calling. There's really no need to be so precise about it.
But if the fees are the same as when any Canadian crossing the border declares any item purchased in the US, it's just GST.
Thanks! I stopped at the border on my way back today and got answers. I'm exhausted, but will try to post soon!
The "official" word is that things that aren't on your Goods to Follow list are considered imports as-is.
What's the duty on an import? Well, it depends on a WHOLE BUNCH of things.
First off, almost everything is subject to GST. But what is the value, you may ask. Well, if it's clearly new, it's the value of it at time of purchase. If it's obviously years old, it's the reasonable value you would sell it for if you were selling it in a second hand shop.
Now, as far as duty is concerned, unfortunately neither the FTA nor NAFTA say that if you buy it in the states it can travel duty-free to Canada. Everything is duitable based on the country of manufacture.
If it was manufacutured in US, Canada or Mexico it can come in duty free. If it was manufactured elsewhere, it depends on what the product is and where it was made.
If you want to see the actual law on this, you'll find it here with the super-duper confusing and waay too detailed descriptions of what means what here.
I'm quite familiar with the whole process so if you're looking for information for something in particular, let me know.
Oh, and in case you haven't seen it yet, this is the law that pertains to people moving to Canada for the first time (Settlers).
(I should say Tarrif Item, not law, but who's picky?)
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