Ordering goods from US to Canada (Alberta)

Moray Brown · 29th December 2007, 18:31

I have a trip into Alberta in Jan. Can anyone let me know what I can expect tax wise ordering goods from the US into Alberta.... Is it more cost effective that ordering into the UK? Not sure of what you guys get hit for, but the UK is horrible.

Cheers, Moray

Johnny7 · 29th December 2007, 18:56

The tax would be 5% gst plus whatever the brokerage fees would be.

Moray Brown · 29th December 2007, 18:58

Thanks,,

Whats brokerage fees?

Quote: (Originally Posted by Johnny7)

The tax would be 5% gst plus whatever the brokerage fees would be.

Johnny7 · 29th December 2007, 19:07

Quote: (Originally Posted by Moray Brown)

Thanks,,

Whats brokerage fees?

That's whatever UPS or US Mail charge to process it through cutoms.

brokenbones · 29th December 2007, 20:52

Quote: (Originally Posted by Johnny7)

That's whatever UPS or US Mail charge to process it through cutoms.

Avoid UPS!!! They have extremely high brokerage fees for stuff brought into Canada from the US. USPS or FedEx is better.

undrh2o · 29th December 2007, 21:59

A second condemnation of UPS - shipping UPS into Canada is horrible - they charge a "brokerage fee" to do the paperwork and move your item through customs - but it's a percentage of the cost of the item! So the higher the declared value the higher their "fee" - highway robbery since it's at least 20% on a $200 item plus duties and taxes

FedEx isn't much better

US post is the best way to ship US to Canada (expedited (EMS) if you want a tracking number) All I've ever paid is at most $5.00 fee plus taxes (5% GST) and sometimes not even that.

Duties depend on what it is and where it was made. Most US made items aren't taxed under NAFTA. What are you shipping?

**wedivebc** · 30th December 2007, 00:58

Quote: (Originally Posted by undrh2o)

A second condemnation of UPS - shipping UPS into Canada is horrible - they charge a "brokerage fee" to do the paperwork and move your item through customs - but it's a percentage of the cost of the item! So the higher the declared value the higher their "fee" - highway robbery since it's at least 20% on a $200 item plus duties and taxes

FedEx isn't much better

US post is the best way to ship US to Canada (expedited (EMS) if you want a tracking number) All I've ever paid is at most $5.00 fee plus taxes (5% GST) and sometimes not even that.

Duties depend on what it is and where it was made. Most US made items aren't taxed under NAFTA. What are you shipping?

Stay away from UPS but don't assume FedEx is any better. Sometimes the brokerage fee is included in the shipping price but after a certain value (don't recall the $$) it is not included and can be quite high.
Best bet is to use the mail and pay Canada Post to deal with import paperwork. Much cheaper.

Moray Brown · 30th December 2007, 07:23

Cheers, It's $980 US.

Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc)

Stay away from UPS but don't assume FedEx is any better. Sometimes the brokerage fee is included in the shipping price but after a certain value (don't recall the $$) it is not included and can be quite high.
Best bet is to use the mail and pay Canada Post to deal with import paperwork. Much cheaper.

diverrob · 30th December 2007, 19:17

I agree if possible use USPS as all of the other couriers rob you blind with "Brokerage Fees" what ever they are, they are too much.

Rob

Johnny7 · 30th December 2007, 19:25

Some suppliers only ship UPS

. I've had no probelms with US Postel service, in fact it's been faster than UPS. I think they charge a flat brokerage fee of $7.00 CDN. Payable at Canada post along with the GST...

29th December 2007, 18:31	#1 (permalink)
Moray Brown Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WMUK Posts: 225	Ordering goods from US to Canada (Alberta) I have a trip into Alberta in Jan. Can anyone let me know what I can expect tax wise ordering goods from the US into Alberta.... Is it more cost effective that ordering into the UK? Not sure of what you guys get hit for, but the UK is horrible. Cheers, Moray
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29th December 2007, 18:56	#2 (permalink)
Johnny7 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 3	Re: Ordering goods from US to Canada (Alberta) The tax would be 5% gst plus whatever the brokerage fees would be.
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Moray Brown Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WMUK Posts: 225	Re: Ordering goods from US to Canada (Alberta) Thanks,, Whats brokerage fees? Quote: (Originally Posted by Johnny7) The tax would be 5% gst plus whatever the brokerage fees would be.
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Johnny7 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 3	Re: Ordering goods from US to Canada (Alberta) Quote: (Originally Posted by Moray Brown) Thanks,, Whats brokerage fees? That's whatever UPS or US Mail charge to process it through cutoms.
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brokenbones New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 15	Re: Ordering goods from US to Canada (Alberta) Quote: (Originally Posted by Johnny7) That's whatever UPS or US Mail charge to process it through cutoms. Avoid UPS!!! They have extremely high brokerage fees for stuff brought into Canada from the US. USPS or FedEx is better.
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29th December 2007, 21:59	#6 (permalink)
undrh2o Veteran Noob Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 190	Re: Ordering goods from US to Canada (Alberta) A second condemnation of UPS - shipping UPS into Canada is horrible - they charge a "brokerage fee" to do the paperwork and move your item through customs - but it's a percentage of the cost of the item! So the higher the declared value the higher their "fee" - highway robbery since it's at least 20% on a $200 item plus duties and taxes FedEx isn't much better US post is the best way to ship US to Canada (expedited (EMS) if you want a tracking number) All I've ever paid is at most $5.00 fee plus taxes (5% GST) and sometimes not even that. Duties depend on what it is and where it was made. Most US made items aren't taxed under NAFTA. What are you shipping?
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wedivebc FIGJAM Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,337	Re: Ordering goods from US to Canada (Alberta) Quote: (Originally Posted by undrh2o) A second condemnation of UPS - shipping UPS into Canada is horrible - they charge a "brokerage fee" to do the paperwork and move your item through customs - but it's a percentage of the cost of the item! So the higher the declared value the higher their "fee" - highway robbery since it's at least 20% on a $200 item plus duties and taxes FedEx isn't much better US post is the best way to ship US to Canada (expedited (EMS) if you want a tracking number) All I've ever paid is at most $5.00 fee plus taxes (5% GST) and sometimes not even that. Duties depend on what it is and where it was made. Most US made items aren't taxed under NAFTA. What are you shipping? Stay away from UPS but don't assume FedEx is any better. Sometimes the brokerage fee is included in the shipping price but after a certain value (don't recall the $$) it is not included and can be quite high. Best bet is to use the mail and pay Canada Post to deal with import paperwork. Much cheaper. __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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Moray Brown Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WMUK Posts: 225	Re: Ordering goods from US to Canada (Alberta) Cheers, It's $980 US. Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc) Stay away from UPS but don't assume FedEx is any better. Sometimes the brokerage fee is included in the shipping price but after a certain value (don't recall the $$) it is not included and can be quite high. Best bet is to use the mail and pay Canada Post to deal with import paperwork. Much cheaper.
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diverrob The Evolution of Diving Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other SCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Victoria BC Canada Posts: 315	Re: Ordering goods from US to Canada (Alberta) I agree if possible use USPS as all of the other couriers rob you blind with "Brokerage Fees" what ever they are, they are too much. Rob
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Johnny7 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 3	Re: Ordering goods from US to Canada (Alberta) Some suppliers only ship UPS . I've had no probelms with US Postel service, in fact it's been faster than UPS. I think they charge a flat brokerage fee of $7.00 CDN. Payable at Canada post along with the GST...
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