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3 February 2015, 02:10 PM | #31 | |
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3 February 2015, 02:13 PM | #32 |
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It is GST plus PST plus non NAFTA item so tack on another 5%
I brought one back and forgot to declare once and my vehicle was impounded, watch was held and it cost me 7 grand to have it released. Also I was flagged for three years...every time I came across they checked me for watches. Canada is pretty much equivalent to communist Russia when it comes to this kind of stuff. For 5k with the exchange the way it is just buy it in Canada, dont waste your time. Heres the kicker...I have a US residence as well and they still did this to me Let me add....one other time I had one shipped in...they held it and sent it to the ad to verify its authenticity and opened up the back etc even though I declared it. |
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My suggestion: do not go down that route. You risk having your watch confiscated and having to deal with very serious legal ramifications. |
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3 February 2015, 02:27 PM | #34 |
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I came through Calgary from Orlando a few days after the Charlie Hebdo attacks. I think everyone may have been on heightened alert & the metal detector went off for the Rolex on my wrist. They then put me through the body scanner, even without my watch, something on my wrist (maybe metal residue?) was still setting off the scanner. They patted me down, & of course there was nothing.
But they never questioned me about my Rolex... at all. |
3 February 2015, 02:27 PM | #35 |
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3 February 2015, 02:28 PM | #36 |
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This might have been asked before and answered but I try anyway: Am I supposed to carry a bill of sale or similar when entering Canada (as a visitor) with a valuable watch?
I once got into real trouble entering Germany with an expensive camera. The customs official told me the law states that residents of the EU are required to carry documentation for all goods (suits, laptop, camera, suitcase, etc.) to prove none of it was acquired abroad. If the combined value of your carry-on and checked luggage exceeds a paltry 400 Euros and you don't have supporting paperwork, customs can estimate the value and levy duty. So a metal Rimowa can do you in. And if the offense exceeds something like 1500 Euros it's not just a fine. It becomes a criminal case. Ouch....!!! |
3 February 2015, 02:33 PM | #37 |
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Go to dutycalculator.com
5% plus your tax, plus With the USD exchange rate ..... Pretty expensive to buy anything in US these days. |
3 February 2015, 02:57 PM | #38 |
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Thanks everyone! I'm still looking into which model exactly, I have about a 5000$ budget, looking into either a 2 liner 14060m, 16600, or a 114060 if I can find one for $5500. I haven't had much luck finding a could Canadian buyer in my budget, so I may wait until the CAD picks up, hopefully gas demand picks up by the summer. I'm in no real rush for my Rolex, they're all timeless anyways !
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3 February 2015, 03:37 PM | #40 |
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These stories remind me why I left my home country Canada in 2001.
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3 February 2015, 03:40 PM | #41 |
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3 February 2015, 04:46 PM | #42 | |
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5% gst 7% pst And of course our dollar is sucking right now so about 24% exchange
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3 February 2015, 04:50 PM | #43 | |
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They assessed me for penalties for failure to declare as well as "impounded my vehicle" although they released the watch and vehicle the same day after several hours of interrogation and just under 7k in fines. Remember I have a US residence and I personally feel that when I purchase items down south they are mine to go back and forth with as I pay taxes in that state. Apparently Canadian laws disagree and I have learned the rules. I absolutely would strongly advise anyone against playing games with Canada Customs. |
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4 February 2015, 05:27 AM | #47 |
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When I recently imported a watch at the Calgary International Airport CBSA charged me 5% duty and 5% GST. They reduced the price of the watch by the unused Duty Free Allowance I had for the length of my trip away, so I was a little less than 10% overall.
Since I have a NEXUS trusted traveller card, I could have tried to game the system; but, it wasn't worth risking my trusted traveller status to try and save less than $1000. The loss of that card and the access to expedited customs clearances is worth so much more to me, than that amount of money, especially when I'm getting home after a two-day, halfway around the world flight. |
15 February 2015, 05:00 PM | #48 |
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Never ever send an empty Rolex box back to your home from abroad. They will open your package (especially if it is a Rolex box inside) then cross reference the last time you travelled. They will then haul your ass into their office to question why you didn't declare a Rolex watch when you last came back to Canada. Trust me on this as I know a few people being caught this way.
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15 February 2015, 07:23 PM | #49 |
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[QUOTE=PcarSBA;5586076]This might have been asked before and answered but I try anyway: Am I supposed to carry a bill of sale or similar when entering Canada (as a visitor) with a valuable watch?
No...you will be fine as a US citizen. It's only Canadians returning to Canada that they are trying to get money out of.
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6 April 2015, 08:16 PM | #51 |
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Dutys shipping Rolex From US to Canada
I have a question.
Let's say I want to pay the tax+ duty and etc.. when should I pay that money? at my doorsteps, to mail man? or I have to go to the boarder and pay them to receive my package?
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6 April 2015, 08:34 PM | #52 |
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i just wanted to get your experience with duty fees from us to canada. I live in vancouver, bc, and i am about to purchase a sub for $5000 from a user located in nyc. Will i be charged duty (assuming i most likely will) and around how much?
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6 April 2015, 09:44 PM | #54 |
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You'll get a postal pick-up card in the mail that will indicate the amount of taxes and duty applicable. You'll pay that at your neighbourhood Canada Post outlet before they release your package. That's been my experience with duty owed on packages at Canada Post
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6 April 2015, 09:46 PM | #55 |
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Yes or with Fedex they will contact you with the amount owing in advance or at time of delivery
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6 April 2015, 10:47 PM | #56 | |
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If it's $5000 usd = $6232 CAD + $1097 in taxes = $7329 CAD Plus any shipping and other fees.
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6 April 2015, 11:13 PM | #57 |
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Does this stuff apply to pre-owned watches as well? I purchased a 1625 last summer without being aware of this and didn't get dinged at all when it showed up in the mail, my girlfriend signed for it as I was out of province... Ever since then I have been aware of these crazy fees and taxes and have been hesitant to try again but they pre-owned market is very limited in Canada compared to the US, so chances are I can't even find an example of a pre-owned watch I am seeking in Canada for sale, let alone at a reasonable price...
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6 April 2015, 11:32 PM | #58 |
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Yes it does apply to pre-owned.
You may get lucky when it comes across...or you might not I guess.
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6 April 2015, 11:46 PM | #60 |
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IMO, not worth it specially with the weak CND. You are much better off buying locally.
You will get charged taxes, duty and brokerage fees (quite high and based on value). They usually convert the value amount into CND and they apply the fees which are usually about 20% (depending on the province) when all done. A $5k USD watch will cost about $7.5K CND. Not sure it's worth it for you. |
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