Customs
I already posted this in the chillout room, but nobody seems to be answering. I figured here would be a good place to post it, since DJs on a website probably know all about shipping stuff from all over the world.
if you have an answer to my questions, please reply in here:
http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...&threadid=47027
Can anyone give me a clear explanation of how customs/duty/excise tax works from the US into canada?
I recently bought some records from the USA, i thought i got a pretty good deal, about $100 canadian for a 4xLP and 2xLP set.
but, when the records got to my house, i had to pay another $40.36 in customs charges, in addition to the shipping charges.
this SUCKS, but i paid it anyway.
what i want to know is, how did they come up with $40.36? just pick a number out of a hat? is it a percent, or some forumla?
now, i am thinking of buying something privately from a seller in the USA. The item is used, so i shouldn't have to pay tax on it. I want to avoid, or at least minimize my customs charges. I have heard that your package is exempt if it's a gift under $20.
how do they determine that? what i am buying is defintely worth more than that, but is it possible to fool these people? they don't know what a dj mixer is worth do they? will they open my packaged and check or what?
if anyone has experience with this sort of thing, i would appreciate hearing from you.
reply in here please:
http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...&threadid=47027
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