Does I have to pay import tax if I ship from canada to usa

[danni_xxc]

I want to sell a fat ps3 (500gb) to the USA for 220$, would I have to pay a import tax if i use canada post or any shipping company? and if I use chitchat express were they bring the product over the border and use usps shipping would they still charge a import tax?

[marnotom!]

You're the exporter, not the importer, so you wouldn't be paying import tax.

Depending on the shipping method you choose, however, you could end up paying customs-related charges on your buyer's behalf if you set things up that way or your buyer refuses to pay those charges upon receipt. Shouldn't be the case if you use Canada Post/USPS, though.

[audiovideotogo]

Depending on the shipping method you choose, however, you could end up paying customs-related charges on your buyer's behalf if you set things up that way or your buyer refuses to pay those charges upon receipt.' I quoted you there.....does this suggest using alternative carrier like FedEx or UPS creates trouble when shipping from canada to usa, with customs charges? I wanted to drop CP and use these other services instead

[marnotom!]

@audiovideotogo

Lurking around in the basement of the eBay Canada community discussion boards are threads about how problematic the "standard" (surface) shipping services of UPS, FedEx and their ilk can be as they tend to slug Canadian buyers with hefty processing and clearance fees that aren't included in the shipping price of the item.  These charges are either paid on delivery or else the recipient receives an invoice for these charges in the mail.

While it's unlikely that US buyers would have to pay any taxes on their items upon receipt as eBay charges and collects them at payment (when applicable), I wouldn't want to chance it at this time.

Why do you want to ditch Canada Post?