Well I guess that's it.  I knew I had to pay GST, but didn't realise I had
to pay PST as well.  Rats.

At least Canada Post only got me for $5.

Here's the link:
http://canadaonline.about.com/cs/customs/a/shopshipcanada_2.htm

I love that about.com service.

Thanks to all those who replied.

I assume the day trip south wouldn't help though? (except for the five
bucks).

Jeff

----- Original Message -----
From: "tabe johnson" <xtabe@yahoo.com>
To: "Vanagon Mailing List" <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>;
<icecoldvw@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 3:44 PM
Subject: Re: vanagon Digest - 16 Sep 2005 - Special issue (#2005-761)

> Aha, welcome to the wonderful world of international
> mailorder!
>
> Assuming you're somewhere where they charge PST and GST:
> $408US = $490Cdn (Assume $1=$1.20)
> Tax @ 14% = $69 cdn
> Can. Post Processing fee = $5 cdn
>
> Total?  $74 cdn
>
> It's worse if you use Fedex or UPS.  They charge you a brokerage
> fee of $30 or more on top of the taxes.  So much for NAFTA, huh?
>
> May I suggest a day trip to the US next time?
> (wink, wink, nudge, nudge)
>
>
> tabe johnson/vancouver bc/87 westy
>
>
>
> Date:    Fri, 16 Sep 2005 11:51:04 -0500
> From:    Jeff Palmer <icecoldvw@HOTMAIL.COM>
> Subject: dumb customs question
>
> 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
>
>
>
>