Poll - GTA GB for oil cooler

ShinyBlueZ · 07-09-2012, 04:23 PM

Umm LMB can you please explain to me what you meant by the customs/duties thing?

Were you implying that you could bring a bunch of car parts/equipment back from the States back into Canada and can tell them the parts were made in the US or something and you don't have to pay anything on them?

I'm a lil confused.. don't have much experience crossing the border at all but that sounds a little too good hehe So you could cross the border and as long as everything you buy was made in the US you don't have to pay duties on anything when you come back? If that's true I gotta plan a buffalo/new york trip soon haha

Dizzy · 07-12-2012, 06:09 PM

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.

Da.Menace · 07-12-2012, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dizzy

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

This has been changed.

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by N0SL3N

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!!

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

View Poll Results: Which Size Oil Cooler kit would you like the GB for?
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07-12-2012, 06:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dizzy Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Milton, On Posts: 234 Drives: 10 HW 6MT SPT/NAV Rep Power: 16	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. __________________ Last edited by Dizzy; 07-12-2012 at 06:14 PM.

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07-09-2012, 04:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
ShinyBlueZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: In My Z Posts: 462 Drives: Shiniest Bluest Z Rep Power: 14	Umm LMB can you please explain to me what you meant by the customs/duties thing? Were you implying that you could bring a bunch of car parts/equipment back from the States back into Canada and can tell them the parts were made in the US or something and you don't have to pay anything on them? I'm a lil confused.. don't have much experience crossing the border at all but that sounds a little too good hehe So you could cross the border and as long as everything you buy was made in the US you don't have to pay duties on anything when you come back? If that's true I gotta plan a buffalo/new york trip soon haha