Why are computer purchases in Canada from the US now being charged "duties"?

[ebcomputers]

Computer electronics are exempt from "duties" according to the Canada Border Services Agency:

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/dte-acl/est-cal-eng.html

This is a recent change (last 6 months or so?).

Taxes / customs are still required of course. 

[ypdc_dennis]

This in regards to what?

An ebay purchase using the International Shipping Program or something else?

Your calculator link is for computers made in North America and bought for personal use.

[marnotom!]

I agree with @ypdc_dennis: We haven’t been given much information on the circumstances in which you’re seeing charges for duty on computer electronics.

If you’re referring to items that are forwarded through eBay International Shipping, I’ve found that while the Checkout process conflates duties and taxes, the overall charges are accurate. Keep in mind that the eIS shipping charge is also subject to taxes.