gulaz 1 #1 May 26, 2006 My FF2 arrived today... with a sticker from customs for $120 . I knew there would be something, but never bothered to figure it out. I didnt bring enough cash with me, and now I have to wait till Monday to pick it up. Im going to have to dream about it all weekend I guess. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrBrant 0 #2 May 26, 2006 yeah but how much of that is duty/GST and how much of it is "brokerage fees"? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #3 May 26, 2006 I thought that said "Canada Custom SOCKS." I wasn't too excited, but I was intrigued. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gulaz 1 #4 May 26, 2006 I think canada customs only charges $5 for handling or something. The rest is 8.5% duty, and 7% GST. Maybe something else. At least they dont ahve PST on top of it. Between customs, and the cost of shipping, its like 1/4 the cost of the helmet. Bastards at customs want my money. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gulaz 1 #5 May 26, 2006 See, custom socks wouldnt really intrigue me... not even enough to look and see what it said. But i guess customs is even less interesting. I just want my new helmet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #6 May 26, 2006 I’ve got a ####ed up Canada Customs story for you. Last year while still living in Colorado, my Sony camcorder malfunctioned and I brought it in to a local Denver repair shop to have them fix it. The repairs took a long time to fix (6+ months), so long that by the time the camcorder was fixed I had already moved back to Canada. When the camcorder was ready to be shipped back to me, I told the shop to clearly label on the box as “repairs” which while they could have done a better job with the label, it was labeled. Anyway, Canada Customs wanted to charge me $100 for customs duties on a new product. WTF I said. This was a camcorder which was purchased by myself while I was living and working in the US and the only reason why it wasn’t with me when I returned to Canada was because it was in the shop for repairs. Well after some frustrating telephone calls to FedEx (having to provide proof of purchase receipts and all that sha-bang) I got my $100 duty lifted. But I still had to pay $50 for customs brokerage fees. Sharks I tell you, they’re all a bunch of sharks just waiting to prey upon everyone and anyone in order to make a buck. Free trade my ass … there is no such thing. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #7 May 26, 2006 QuoteFree trade my ass … there is no such thing. Yes there is, you just need someone like myself who knows the ins & outs to handle that shit for you. I deal with international brokerages, customs & government agencies for a living. It's really pretty easy. A trained monkey could do my job. Good thing though, this is one job that can't be outsourced nor be replaced by a robot. Takes a humans touch. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gulaz 1 #8 May 26, 2006 QuoteYes there is, you just need someone like myself who knows the ins & outs to handle that shit for you. Ok, out with it... how do I not pay this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #9 May 26, 2006 QuoteA trained monkey could do my job. <......> Takes a humans touch. lmao....Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #10 May 26, 2006 QuoteQuoteYes there is, you just need someone like myself who knows the ins & outs to handle that shit for you. Ok, out with it... how do I not pay this You're kinda stuck since it's in the system already. Plus it's brand new non-Canadian goods. IF the product was made in the US with SU goods you could request a NAFTA cert from the manf. That will get you the goods duty free as for taxes and brokerage fees. Those are pretty common. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #11 May 26, 2006 QuoteMy FF2 arrived today... with a sticker from customs for $120 . I knew there would be something, but never bothered to figure it out. I didnt bring enough cash with me, and now I have to wait till Monday to pick it up. Im going to have to dream about it all weekend I guess. 4 years living in BC pretty much convinced me that Canadian government sucks,. Canadian Customs sucks, Canada Post sucks, The provincial governement in BC sucks, and BC medical sucks. The people and the place itself rock. The rest sucks. __ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gulaz 1 #12 May 26, 2006 Quote4 years living in BC pretty much convinced me that Canadian government sucks,. Canadian Customs sucks, Canada Post sucks, The provincial governement in BC sucks, and BC medical sucks. I cant knock the government too much... they employ me . But I know what you are getting at, lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
