What's the best way to mark Audio Equipment for importation into Canada for review?

Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by Cafe Jeff, May 23, 2003.

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  1. Cafe Jeff

    Cafe Jeff New Member Thread Starter

    Location:
    Toronto
    Hi,

    I am going to have some equipment shipped to me in Canada for me to audition from abroad, but will most probably not be keeping it, unless I choose to buy it.
    What's the best way to mark Audio Equipment for importation into Canada for review so we don't get binged for customs?

    Jeff
     
    Cafe Jeff, May 23, 2003
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  2. Dave

    Dave Esoteric Audio Research Specialist™

    Location:
    B.C.
    Have them mark on the Customs form that it's a manufacterors demo/sample.;)
     
    Dave, May 23, 2003
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  3. Gary

    Gary Nauga Gort! Staff

    Location:
    Toronto
    Will that avoid duties, etc?

    If it does not work, keep all receipts, etc. so you can get a refund.
     
    Gary, May 23, 2003
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  4. Everest Dave

    Everest Dave New Member

    Location:
    Regina, Saskatchewan
    Duty & Taxes

    I import equipment quite often from the USA and other places. There is no way around the duty and GST. If you own a business you can apply for a GST rebate. If you are a private citizen you cannot, as far as I know. Duty is duty, once you pay it, it is gone forever. Even if the product is for evaluation purposes and you will return it, the taxes are gone. Don't forget the brokerage charges. Those can be a lot of fun. Sorry to be the purveyor of such doom, but that is just the way it is.:sigh:
     
    Everest Dave, May 23, 2003
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  5. Cafe Jeff

    Cafe Jeff New Member Thread Starter

    Location:
    Toronto
    Hmm.
    That doesn't sound fun.
    I will give my 'friends' at Canada Customs a call on Monday and see if they have better tidings. Jeff
     
    Cafe Jeff, May 23, 2003
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