FedEx shipping charges into Canada?

[JohnnyS.]

I've been talking with an American seller about a possible purchase, and he would prefer to use FedEx. I was hoping some experienced buyers could give me some info about FedEx brokerage charges, and import duties and taxes.

The watch is $3500 US.

[nick c]

I got a watch about 6 months ago for $4000 paid taxes about $450 hope it helps

[CDNWatchNut]

In my experience, duty is 5%, gst another 5% and depending on where you live, you may have to pay pet if applicable. Brokerage fee, I'm not sure but I think it will be around $50. Hope that helps

[kayaker21]

They will certainly not insure it.

[azguy]

Originally Posted by kayaker21

They will certainly not insure it.

Really...............that's a problem...

[JohnnyS.]

Originally Posted by nick c

I got a watch about 6 months ago for $4000 paid taxes about $450 hope it helps

Originally Posted by CDNWatchNut

In my experience, duty is 5%, gst another 5% and depending on where you live, you may have to pay pet if applicable. Brokerage fee, I'm not sure but I think it will be around $50. Hope that helps

Thanks, nick c, and CDNWatchNut

I had read that FedEx brokerage fees were excessive, but that sounds reasonable.

[JohnnyS.]

Originally Posted by kayaker21

They will certainly not insure it.

Hmm...The seller insists on FedEx because of insurance, now I learn that they won't insure it. I wonder if the seller plans to ship it with a description other than jewellery?

Originally Posted by azguy

Really...............that's a problem...

Agreed. I trust USPS, and Canada Post, but I can't stand FedEx.