2006-09-03 02:39:53 · 5 answers · asked by vebt 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
It depends on whether it gets stopped at customs. When I order from e-bay, about 60% of the items are stopped. Depending on the item, they charge taxes, duty and a brokerage fee. I've been hit with a bill for $60.00 for an item that cost $120 (I refused it and it was sent back and I was refunded) Normally, it's closer to $20.00.
You can find some information here
http://canadaonline.about.com/cs/customs/a/shopshipcanada_2.htm
http://www.ups.com/content/ca/en/shipping/cost/zones/customs_clearance.html
If the item is marked as a gift or sample, it normally gets through without a fee but not always. The company or person sending you the order have no control over what you're charged but the type of delivery can really up the charges. FedEx is always more expensive than simple UPS.
2006-09-04 06:10:02 · answer #1 · answered by Canadian_mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mule rental is one of the most overlooked expenses. Then you have the bribery payment that must be made to the Maple Mafia at the border.
2006-09-03 09:45:17 · answer #2 · answered by BrianthePigEatingInfidel 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If like the UK it will probably be an added import tax.
2006-09-03 09:52:37 · answer #3 · answered by lollipoppett2005 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When you get who ever to send it get them to mark as a "Gift",
this way you wont have to pay the duty,
2006-09-03 09:46:40 · answer #4 · answered by xenomorphic 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
when you open the box, a couple illegals jump out and demand you support them.
2006-09-03 09:42:32 · answer #5 · answered by kristycordeaux 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋