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    No duty to buy from USA to Canada ????

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by cdahmedeh, Nov 20, 2007.

  1. cdahmedeh

    cdahmedeh Notebook Consultant

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    Hello,

    According to this website, http://www.aacb.com/tools/tariffguide.htm, Category 5 items (which include computer and computer related items) says that is no duty on those items ? Does that mean Canadian customers can buy from XoticPC and such without paying Duty. Anyone have experience from buying from USA online stores (specifically Sager and Compal Laptops) .

    Thanks, comments/replies appreciated....
     
    cdahmedeh, Nov 20, 2007
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  2. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    Not exactly sure, but if I remember correctly, there are no duties on electronics that are manufactured in North America. But most electronics are made in China anyways :p.
     
    Sam, Nov 20, 2007
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  3. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    As mentioned, electronics that aren't made in North America will get charged a duty fee. In addition, upon entering customs, you will be charged taxes depending on what province you live in, both GST and PST.
     
    coriolis, Nov 20, 2007
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    fishcube Notebook Evangelist

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    Looking to purchase a Sony Vaio UX from Canada. What duties will I pay? If value is put as $700? shipping to Iowa.
     
    fishcube, Sep 4, 2008
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    fishcube Notebook Evangelist

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    Anyone know? Have $700 UMPC coming from Canada. Any duties I will need to pay?
     
    fishcube, Sep 6, 2008
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