07-28-2014 06:38 PM
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07-28-2014 08:39 PM
The duty rate for clothing and footwear is 18% if the item is not covered by NAFTA; but, in my experience, customs hardly ever charges the duty – even if the item is declared as "apparel".
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/e604-eng.pdf
As for the tax, it would depend on where you reside. Generally, items above C$20 (about US$ 18.5) are subject to tax; but it's hit or miss.
For example, if you live in BC, you have to pay 12% tax (5% GST & 7% PST).
For a C$216 (~ US$200) item, customs is likely to charge C$25.92 (= C$216 * 12%).
If customs does charge this amount, Canada Post (assuming that the item will be shipped using USPS) will charge C$9.95 to collect the tax.
Total = Tax + Canada Post Handling Fee = C$ 35.87 --> just an estimate
07-28-2014 08:39 PM
The duty rate for clothing and footwear is 18% if the item is not covered by NAFTA; but, in my experience, customs hardly ever charges the duty – even if the item is declared as "apparel".
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/e604-eng.pdf
As for the tax, it would depend on where you reside. Generally, items above C$20 (about US$ 18.5) are subject to tax; but it's hit or miss.
For example, if you live in BC, you have to pay 12% tax (5% GST & 7% PST).
For a C$216 (~ US$200) item, customs is likely to charge C$25.92 (= C$216 * 12%).
If customs does charge this amount, Canada Post (assuming that the item will be shipped using USPS) will charge C$9.95 to collect the tax.
Total = Tax + Canada Post Handling Fee = C$ 35.87 --> just an estimate
07-28-2014 11:29 PM
07-28-2014 11:29 PM
08-01-2014 03:34 AM - edited 08-01-2014 03:37 AM
You're welcome. In the unlikely event that the CBSA does charge the duty, that would be an additional C$43.55. :-I
Item = C$216
BC 12% tax (if you live in another province, just substitute)
18% duty
Item + Tax = 216 + 25.92 = 241.92
Amount subject to duty = 241.92 * 18% >>> Duty = 43.5456
Duty + Tax = 43.5456 + 25.92 = 69.47
Total import charges (inc. Canada Post Handling fee 9.95) = 79.42 (just an estimate)
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/import/postal-postale/duty-droits-eng.html
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/mobile/est-cal-eng.html – doesn't include Canada Post's handling fee
08-30-2014 04:30 PM
Are these boots worn or not worn? I think that used clothing shouldn't have any duties.
Anyway, I just went to clear a package coming from USA to Canada and they charged me no duty because they just assumed it's made in the USA. The sender didn't indicate the country of origin.