Comments on: Shopping in the U.S – Duty Free Allowances http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm Building Wealth through Saving and Investing Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:57:57 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: godzy http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm/comment-page-1#comment-97164 godzy Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:07:20 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm#comment-97164 Stop talking amongst bloggers about legislative questions and get wrong information! Tne CBSA port of entries are open 24/7 rain or shine etc, we give the right information and proper guidance! Also, do not use your GPS as it will send you through the Queenston Lewiston bridge only! This bridge has only 6 lanes of primary inspection lanes. The Rainbow Bridge has 15 lanes and the Peace Bridge has 16 lanes. These 2 bridges are usually always empty. So, if you insist on crossing at the Queenston/Lewiston bridge following your GPS prepare to sit and don't complain! Remember, stop in on your way out for real answers to your question not from some media blogger or from a friend of a friend! Stop talking amongst bloggers about legislative questions and get wrong information! Tne CBSA port of entries are open 24/7 rain or shine etc, we give the right information and proper guidance! Also, do not use your GPS as it will send you through the Queenston Lewiston bridge only! This bridge has only 6 lanes of primary inspection lanes. The Rainbow Bridge has 15 lanes and the Peace Bridge has 16 lanes. These 2 bridges are usually always empty. So, if you insist on crossing at the Queenston/Lewiston bridge following your GPS prepare to sit and don’t complain! Remember, stop in on your way out for real answers to your question not from some media blogger or from a friend of a friend!

]]> By: Steve http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm/comment-page-1#comment-29917 Steve Wed, 02 Apr 2008 06:17:57 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm#comment-29917 I was in the middle of writing several paragraphs... but I'll save myself the hassle... www.riv.ca I was in the middle of writing several paragraphs… but I’ll save myself the hassle…

http://www.riv.ca

]]> By: Mahnaz http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm/comment-page-1#comment-29909 Mahnaz Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:37:09 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm#comment-29909 Hi, I too am interested in purchasing a car in the U.S and bringing it back to Canada. Is there a difference for used and brand new? Is it worth it? Thx. Hi, I too am interested in purchasing a car in the U.S and bringing it back to Canada. Is there a difference for used and brand new? Is it worth it? Thx.

]]> By: kris cheese http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm/comment-page-1#comment-29457 kris cheese Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:09:43 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm#comment-29457 Since I am a US citizen living in Canada for 13 years, I was wondering what steps I would have to take to purchase a vehicle in the US and bring it back to Canada. Since I am a US citizen living in Canada for 13 years, I was wondering what steps I would have to take to purchase a vehicle in the US and bring it back to Canada.

]]> By: DAvid http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm/comment-page-1#comment-28968 DAvid Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:02:54 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm#comment-28968 Visitors to Canada are should read this document: http://www.cbsa.gc.ca/publications/pub/rc4161-eng.html DAvid Visitors to Canada are should read this document:
http://www.cbsa.gc.ca/publications/pub/rc4161-eng.html

DAvid

]]> By: John Hall http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm/comment-page-1#comment-28966 John Hall Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:49:14 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm#comment-28966 I know as a US citizen,after a 48 hour stay in Canada,I can bring back 1 liter of liquor duty free and none if the stay is less than 48 hours. How much, if any, liquor, for my own consumption, can I purchase at the duty-free store in Port Huron and bring into Canada for an overnight stay? I know as a US citizen,after a 48 hour stay in Canada,I can bring back 1 liter of liquor duty free and none if the stay is less than 48 hours. How much, if any, liquor, for my own consumption, can I purchase at the duty-free store in Port Huron and bring into Canada for an overnight stay?

]]> By: DAvid http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm/comment-page-1#comment-28357 DAvid Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:41:42 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm#comment-28357 Julie, Usually you can bring back as much as you want, unless the items are assessed duty (usually tobacco & alcohol). Other items, especially if made in the USA are charged no duty due to the Free Trade Agreement. You will likely be charged GST & PST/HST on all taxable items you bring across the border. DAvid Julie,
Usually you can bring back as much as you want, unless the items are assessed duty (usually tobacco & alcohol). Other items, especially if made in the USA are charged no duty due to the Free Trade Agreement. You will likely be charged GST & PST/HST on all taxable items you bring across the border.

DAvid

]]> By: Julie http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm/comment-page-1#comment-28314 Julie Sun, 16 Mar 2008 23:36:06 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm#comment-28314 How much can I bring back in general shopping from US to Canada, I only go for a few hours shopping. How much can I bring back in general shopping from US to Canada, I only go for a few hours shopping.

]]> By: kris cheese http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm/comment-page-1#comment-25883 kris cheese Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:43:43 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm#comment-25883 thank you for your response. thank you for your response.

]]> By: DAvid http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm/comment-page-1#comment-25823 DAvid Tue, 19 Feb 2008 03:49:23 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm#comment-25823 If the tank is made in the USA, no duty is charged (free trade), however, you will be assessed GST/PST or HST at the border. If it is a gas fired water tank, there may be issues of materials used in it's manufacture. I know furnaces are an issue, as Canada requires stainless steel heat exchangers, and the US does not. This means you cannot bring a furnace into Canada until you can prove the heat exchanger is SS. DAvid If the tank is made in the USA, no duty is charged (free trade), however, you will be assessed GST/PST or HST at the border. If it is a gas fired water tank, there may be issues of materials used in it’s manufacture. I know furnaces are an issue, as Canada requires stainless steel heat exchangers, and the US does not. This means you cannot bring a furnace into Canada until you can prove the heat exchanger is SS.

DAvid

]]> By: FrugalTrader http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm/comment-page-1#comment-25815 FrugalTrader Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:08:11 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm#comment-25815 Kris, best thing to do is to call the CBSA w/ your inquiry. They should be able to answer your question on the spot. Kris, best thing to do is to call the CBSA w/ your inquiry. They should be able to answer your question on the spot.

]]> By: kris cheese http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm/comment-page-1#comment-25814 kris cheese Mon, 18 Feb 2008 23:47:31 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm#comment-25814 We were wondering how much duty we would have to pay if we purchased a hot water tank over to Lowes. The cost would be approx. $350.00 US. Since they are so much cheaper over there but is it worth it if we have to pay too much duty on it. We were wondering how much duty we would have to pay if we purchased a hot water tank over to Lowes. The cost would be approx. $350.00 US. Since they are so much cheaper over there but is it worth it if we have to pay too much duty on it.

]]> By: FrugalTrader http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm/comment-page-1#comment-24677 FrugalTrader Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:22:41 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm#comment-24677 Rob, as far as I know, the $750 is per trip, not / year. So yes, you can take as many 7 day trips as you like and bring back $750 each time tax free. However, there may be some limits that i'm not aware of. Rob, as far as I know, the $750 is per trip, not / year. So yes, you can take as many 7 day trips as you like and bring back $750 each time tax free. However, there may be some limits that i’m not aware of.

]]> By: rob http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm/comment-page-1#comment-24674 rob Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:04:25 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm#comment-24674 as long as you stay in US for over 7 days one person is allowed to bring back $750.00 merchandise without attracting duty. Is this a once a year rule or can you make a number of over 7 day trips and claim up to $750. each time? as long as you stay in US for over 7 days one person is allowed to bring back $750.00 merchandise without attracting duty. Is this a once a year rule or can you make a number of over 7 day trips and claim up to $750. each time?

]]> By: Steve http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm/comment-page-1#comment-22819 Steve Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:36:19 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm#comment-22819 As of January 31st, 2008, Canadians will require government photo ID (ie. drivers licence) and proof of citizenship (ie. birth certificate) to enter the U.S. by land crossing (international flights are a different story). Of course a passport serves both of these purposes... but a passport is not specifically required for Canadians until 2009 - the date keeps getting pushed back. With regards to the taxation and exemptions discussed above, everything is pretty accurate... although one poster mentioned only GST is charged on North American goods - not true. CBSA will charge PST (8%) and GST (5%) on almost all goods (North American made or not), at least for Ontario residents. One exception would be automobiles, motorcycles, ATV's, and snowmobiles - where Ontario Provincial tax collection is left to the MTO. As of January 31st, 2008, Canadians will require government photo ID (ie. drivers licence) and proof of citizenship (ie. birth certificate) to enter the U.S. by land crossing (international flights are a different story). Of course a passport serves both of these purposes… but a passport is not specifically required for Canadians until 2009 – the date keeps getting pushed back.

With regards to the taxation and exemptions discussed above, everything is pretty accurate… although one poster mentioned only GST is charged on North American goods – not true. CBSA will charge PST (8%) and GST (5%) on almost all goods (North American made or not), at least for Ontario residents. One exception would be automobiles, motorcycles, ATV’s, and snowmobiles – where Ontario Provincial tax collection is left to the MTO.

]]> By: Steve http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm/comment-page-1#comment-22818 Steve Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:34:44 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm#comment-22818 As of January 31st, 2008, Canadians will require government photo ID (ie. drivers licence) and proof of citizenship (ie. birth certificate) to enter the U.S. Of course a passport serves both of these purposes... but a passport is not specifically required for Canadians until 2009 - the date keeps getting pushed back. With regards to the taxation and exemptions discussed above, everything is pretty accurate... although one poster mentioned only GST is charged on North American goods - not true. CBSA will charge PST (8%) and GST (5%) on almost all goods (North American made or not), at least for Ontario residents. One exception would be automobiles, motorcycles, ATV's, and snowmobiles - where Ontario Provincial tax collection is left to the MTO. As of January 31st, 2008, Canadians will require government photo ID (ie. drivers licence) and proof of citizenship (ie. birth certificate) to enter the U.S.
Of course a passport serves both of these purposes… but a passport is not specifically required for Canadians until 2009 – the date keeps getting pushed back.

With regards to the taxation and exemptions discussed above, everything is pretty accurate… although one poster mentioned only GST is charged on North American goods – not true. CBSA will charge PST (8%) and GST (5%) on almost all goods (North American made or not), at least for Ontario residents. One exception would be automobiles, motorcycles, ATV’s, and snowmobiles – where Ontario Provincial tax collection is left to the MTO.

]]> By: FourPillars http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm/comment-page-1#comment-15820 FourPillars Sat, 03 Nov 2007 15:53:14 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm#comment-15820 Good question - maybe the passport rule applies to flying only? Good question – maybe the passport rule applies to flying only?

]]> By: FrugalTrader http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm/comment-page-1#comment-15810 FrugalTrader Sat, 03 Nov 2007 12:33:15 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm#comment-15810 That's strange. Then why did they have all the hype about the mandatory passport when entering the US? That’s strange. Then why did they have all the hype about the mandatory passport when entering the US?

]]> By: FourPillars http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm/comment-page-1#comment-15779 FourPillars Fri, 02 Nov 2007 19:34:52 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm#comment-15779 I drove over about a month ago - you just need photo id. I had a driver's license + birth certificate. Mike I drove over about a month ago – you just need photo id. I had a driver’s license + birth certificate.

Mike

]]> By: FrugalTrader http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm/comment-page-1#comment-15773 FrugalTrader Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:02:41 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-in-the-us-duty-fee-allowances.htm#comment-15773 If you are Canadian, a passport is required when crossing the border. If you are Canadian, a passport is required when crossing the border.

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