Global Shipping Program. Why are import charges being applied for printed material (used school book

[hend1972]

I recently ordered used school books and used automotive shop manuals. Why are import duties being charged on items not subject to import duties?

[kitschnvintage]

See this link for GSP

http://pages.ebay.ca/help/buy/shipping-globally.html

Import charges are not just taxes and duty...

[kitschnvintage]

https://www.dutycalculator.com/dc/169193465/books-movies-music/newspapers-magazines/brochure-for-com...

It looks like printed material is or can be subject to Provincial Sales Tax (depending on the HS Code per the above Pitney Bowes website)... ?