Yes you pretty much said exactly what is required. Based on the NAFTA (North Amerian Free Trade Agreement) any goods or material manufactured within North America is to be free trade between the boarders (meaning no duties). This was done by our governments so they(USA) could capitalize on all of our lumber coming from the north (this benefited the USA more then us, but most things our government does is more for the USA or to follow there suit.)

So short answer yes if is American/Canadian made the you can bring it over the boarders with no hassles.

The other option for car parts is throw out all of your packaging and reciepts and say its used parts you were trying to sell:tup: but this is what you have left. They will save you through because there's no documents or packaging to say where the part originated or the manufactured date.

This only works if you're only bringing one set in... I don't think the customs are stupid enough to take that reason if you're bringing in like 5.

Also... 19 people voted, but only 5 opted in to buy..?

Lol this doesn't surprise me. It's almost like the GTA meets. The list will say 10 people but only get 5:shakes head:

Might not even be able to get it done anyway z1 doesn't seem to want to help or reply very quickly........

Come on.. get this thing going!

I have a US mailbox in Niagara Falls NY and I cross all the time with stuff.

If your parts are made in the US, then NAFTA comes in and that means no duty. However, all merchandise entering Canada is subject to tax regardless of whether it's shipped or if you bring it in. In Ontario's case, 13% HST. The only way to avoid tax is if you stay out of the country long enough to get a personal exemption:

24 hours - $50 exempt
48 hours - $400 exempt
1 week - $750 exempt

Sometimes the customs officer in the booth will let you go if it's a small amount or if they already have a lot of people pulled over, or they just feel like being nice. But 9 times out of 10, you'll be going into the office to pay the tax man!

If your parts are not made in the US, then auto parts carry an 8% duty.

Lie about where they made or anything else and get caught and they'll make sure your fine is enough that you won't do it again....and you get flagged in the system.

Your best bet for shipping is always USPS (Postal Service). The post office has a flat brokerage fee of $5. Shipping rate are usually the same or less than couriers and you don't get hosed on brokerage fee's. I wouldn't risk anything with customs, been through it enough times to know if they smell something fishy, they'll nail you. In Mikes example, they start asking where you were selling them, who bought them, where you were, why you have the parts. They'll get you if they decide they want too.

Another idea:

We order the coolers to Niagara Falls, take a cruise down there, install the coolers and then drive back up.

Would be a fun day.

Also, lets get this done before the summer is over!!

This has been changed.

It is now...
24 hours - $200 exempt
48 hours - $800 exempt

lol that'll be fun but it is a 4 hour round trip...

4 days has passed... no more response.. So.... Is this deal dead? :(