Stay away from UPS or Fedex, they charge BIG brokerage fees for the
import. Whereas Canada Post only charges PST + GST + $5.00.

If you're thinking about an engine try www.forwardair.com

Chris

On 9/16/05, Jeff Palmer <icecoldvw@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Can anyone help me understand customs duties?
> 
> I imported $408 US worth of parts from the US to Canada and got charged $74
> in duties/taxes.  There was no form on the parcel to indicate what the
> charges were.  Is this typical?  I was thinking about getting an engine from
> the US to Canada next year and I wonder if I'd face a big duty hit.
> 
> Thanks
> Jeff
> 
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