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Originally Posted by newbwhat
i live in vancouver and i know there are acualy stores on the other side of the boarder that u can have things shipped to and just go pick up. from there for a low price.
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This is correct, and you'd be saving on SHIPPING COSTS (no international) and BROKERAGE FEES to send to a location like this.
But remember, If you don't DECLARE the equipment when you drive back over the border you could get in deep crap - the fines for "smuggling" can be high and can even lead to jail time. . . .
You could get lucky. . . .who knows. . . . . you're taking a chance by not declaring. . .
The allowances of "duty free" items vary depending how long you are in the USA. . . .
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publicati...-eng.html#s4x1
What are your personal exemptions?
After each absence of 24 hours or more
You can claim up to CAN$50 worth of goods without paying any duties. This is your personal exemption. You must have the goods with you when you arrive in Canada and you cannot include tobacco products or alcoholic beverages in this exemption. If the goods you bring in are worth more than CAN$50 in total, you cannot claim this exemption. Instead, you have to pay full duties on all goods you bring in.
After each absence of 48 hours or more
You can claim up to CAN$400 worth of goods without paying any duties. You must have the goods with you when you arrive in Canada. Although you can include some tobacco products and alcoholic beverages, a partial exemption may apply to cigarettes, tobacco products and manufactured tobacco. See the sections called “Alcoholic beverages” and “Tobacco products” for more details.
After each absence of 7 days or more
You can claim up to CAN$750 worth of goods without paying any duties. Although you can include some tobacco products and alcoholic beverages, a partial exemption may apply to cigarettes, tobacco products and manufactured tobacco. See the sections called “Alcoholic beverages” and “Tobacco products” for more details. With the exception of tobacco products and alcoholic beverages, you do not need to have the goods with you when you arrive.
To calculate the number of days you have been absent, do not include the date you left Canada but include the date you returned. Dates matter but not times. For example, we consider you to have been absent seven days if you left Friday the 7th and returned Friday the 14th.
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Who is eligible for these exemptions?
You are eligible for a personal exemption if you are one of the following:
* a Canadian resident returning from a trip outside Canada;
* a former resident of Canada returning to live in this country; or
* a temporary resident of Canada returning from a trip outside Canada.
Even young children and infants are entitled to a personal exemption. As a parent or guardian, you can make a declaration to the CBSA for a child as long as the goods you are declaring are for the child's use.
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publicati...f5056-eng.html
http://216.251.47.25/dutyfree/customs.asp