fotta 0 #1 September 30, 2002 Has anyone shipped purchased skydiving gear via Internet in the USA and then had it shipped to Canada? Any idea if there are customs charges involved - or does the NAFTA take care of that? (Specifically I am intersted in a helmet and altimeter). -> gravity sucks <- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,147 #2 September 30, 2002 NAFTA does NOT take care of that. You will definitely have to pay taxes on the shippd value. Hence it helps if you can get whomever is sending you the item to declare it a gift or repaired item. Some companies will and some wont, but you have to ask...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fotta 0 #3 September 30, 2002 Taxes are unavoidable but I am worried about Duties. -> gravity sucks <- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,147 #4 September 30, 2002 well, the lower the declared value, tho lower any taxes or duties. If I remember correctly you do not pay any duties, just the taxes... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dterrick 0 #5 September 30, 2002 ...just got some used gear from stateside. You pay PST and GST on the Declared Value (invoice if new) of the shippment. Canada Post charges a $5 "handling fee" for to-your-door delivery. UPS will F@#! you for near to $50 ("Customs brokerage" and "delivery" over and above "taxes"). Also remember it will do you no good to declare a low value as that will become what you are "insured" for if the package gets lost or damaged. There are no duties that I am aware of. The Dave Life is very short and there's no time for fussing and fighting my friend (Lennon/McCartney) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #6 September 30, 2002 Why not take a day trip to the Ranch and buy it there or have it shipped there. Or, come on down to XKeys for the weekend. I used to drive up to Toronto all the time for long weekends. It's only about 6.5 hours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fotta 0 #7 September 30, 2002 PhillyKev, hmmmm, not a bad idea. In any case, for anyone interested I called Canada Customs and got the following info: Any sporting goods made in the USA: 0% dutyNot made in the USA: 8.5% DutyIn all cases GST and PST are applicable. -> gravity sucks <- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dterrick 0 #8 September 30, 2002 QuoteI called Canada Customs and got the following info: Any sporting goods made in the USA: 0% duty Not made in the USA: 8.5% Duty In all cases GST and PST are applicable. Thanks Fotta! I had been doing some canopy shopping (PISA stuff direct from SA is CHEAP but I didn't have the patience to wade through the menus on the 1 800 line ...pour le service en francais.... ) In theory this also means that Z1's and Dytters etc. pay duty entering Canada too !! The Dave Life is very short and there's no time for fussing and fighting my friend (Lennon/McCartney) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief 0 #9 September 30, 2002 I have shipped lots to Canada. The two taxes and broker fees can get very high. A road trip would be fun, jump another DZ and avoid the mailing hassle. Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puffdaddy 0 #10 October 1, 2002 Try Manny at Icarus, he will have a custom canopy ready within 4 - 6 weeks. [email protected] Blue Skies Tallies" You have never lived until you've almost died, and for those who has experienced it, life has a flavour the protected would never understand" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
