My New TE37's / Thanks Phelan!

Jjaden · 12-18-2010, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

How come such a big difference in tax/HST and customs? I don't understand why customs fees would cost you $1100 on a brand new set.

Also, cudos to Phelan...way to help out a fellow member!

The taxes in Ontario (15%) are calculated based on the cost of the product. Since the wheels were used I was able to have Phelan list the value at 1000$ for all 4 wheels.

Customs fees are generally in the range of 25-30% on new products. Again since the wheels were listed as used and only $1000, I was charged only a fraction on the cost.

As you know Canadians are totally raped any time we buy something across the border and bring/ship in into Canada. I refuse to pay an additional 40% (Tax+Customs) based solely on what side of the border I live on.

Phelan was a champ on this one, and helped to save me literally thousands of dollars.

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