@lotzofuniquegoodies wrote:
@marnotom! wrote:
@lotzofuniquegoodies
I think we can safely surmise from all the eIS-related threads which mention DHL and its import charges that DHL-handled eIS shipments are subject to tax charges after payment has been made through Checkout and the shipments that have taxes charged at Checkout are handled by other carriers.The upfront question that needs to be answered before a purchase is madeis how much processing will be when outside courier is involved. That way no surprises for buyer AFTER a purchase. Transparency in these situations are important. There is also no option for customer to clear if they so choose. Even tho eBay suggests eBay is strictly B to C, B to B does take place and receives MAY have a broker on file but there is no way to mark.
According to DHL customer service agent charge for 1 to 5 lines 18.05. 4.50 for additional lines plus duties as applicable. Item must be descriped accurately so unsure if that is sellers description or eIS has override? DHL pays on customers behalf in advance and bills customer prior to delivery. Charges MUST be paid in advance before delivery will be made. Unfortunately with eIS buyers are not given the option to choose method for delivery such as USPS to CP.
Add On:
USA to Canada via Fedex Ground & AIR under 200.00 by phone:
No charge for customs clearance as long as items are covered under CUSMA. Non CUSMA items is still being determined so at this point so basically up in the air. <Surprise>
According the fedex page charges are quoted as following
Ground:
As a side FYI if an amendment is requested charge is 25.00 per line.
@marnotom! wrote:
@lotzofuniquegoodies wrote:
@marnotom! wrote:Do you have a link to a page from DHL Canada that shows the customs charges that DHL Canada levies for shipments originating from the US for items sent by, say, DHL Globalpost or DHL eCommerce (if applicable)?
Not that I could find. That's why I contacted the old fashioned way. Certain couriers can be notorious for hiding stuff well. DHL is one of them.
Yup. My thinking is why would DHL or any other commercial carrier want to have its rates on display in an easily-viewed public forum like eBay when they bury them away online for those without accounts?
The best solution to all this, of course, is if Canada finally starts requiring sites like eBay to start charging, collecting, and remitting taxes for all sales on the platform, not just domestic ones. It's already being done this way by the US, UK, EU, Australia, and others.
Perhaps this will happen sometime after the upcoming election, and the government will frame it as part of a "Canada First" initiative, despite the fact that it's really about finally putting Canadian online platform sellers on the same footing as those from outside of the country when it comes to having their sales to Canadian buyers taxed.
The main reason that would be a bad idea is eBay/online sellers are not CBA/CBP. They do not have physical access to the goods. They are not trained in inspection processes. It would be like having Fred your butcher in charge of your luggage at the airport. Inspections are done in secure areas by trained staff with access to the proper equipment. Each courier with substantial volume has that staff (they are armed). eBay etc. would be doing it totally blind.
Thats the difference between a formal and non formal customs entry. With removal or lower deminimus happens those entries willl all become formal and inspections which CBA/CBP do not have the current appropriate staffing levels.
Refer to Post 10. How it works.
What is a border services officer?
A border services officer (BSO) is a member of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), a federal law enforcement agency. The agency's primary mission is to prevent the unlawful entry of individuals, materials, and products into Canada. There are 1,100 service points where BSOs can work across the country, including airports, marine terminals, and rail ports in regions ranging from metropolitan cities to isolated areas. The CBSA often requires border services officers to relocate, ensuring all points of service are well-monitored. People in this role are respectful, courteous, fair, and motivated to provide excellent customer service while ensuring public safety.
As it is when they (eBay etc) collect state/provincial orVAT sales tax they are doing that procedure as a one size fits all scenario. And may not always be applying tax rates 100% accurately. Items may be either tax free or at a different rate depending on the jourisdiction. eBay doesn't even have a method in place for for citizens/organizations that are tax exempt like other marketplaces. You are forced to pay and submit to get reimbursed.
