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11 March 2012, 08:12 AM
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Real Name: Keith
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Question re: shipping from Canada to U.S.
Not sure if this is the right forum, but was hoping someone could help me. I am in California and considering a purchase of a pre-owned watch from Canada. Can anyone tell me if I am going to have to pay any taxes, duties, etc? Thanks! Best, Keith.
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11 March 2012, 08:56 AM
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No you won't. US residents only pay taxes & or duty when you receive a watch from the EU or Hong Kong. I've sold over 290 watches to the US and not one person paid a thing.
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11 March 2012, 09:00 AM
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One thing I should add is the fact that the US border services has beefed up their inspection process so there may be a slight delay in having the item get to you. That's why I mark on the parcel "defective watch return". It seems to work in speeding up the delivery process.
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11 March 2012, 09:02 AM
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If you're importing a Rolex, don't do it! US Customs provides Rolex with section 526 protection (that is, seizure and forfeiture) to imports bearing the "Rolex" trademark. You import a Rolex at your own risk - not the seller's.
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11 March 2012, 09:11 AM
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You are right on that point. Rolex watches can't be shipped either way, to or from Canada.
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11 March 2012, 09:16 AM
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Just be prepaired to paid all duties and taxes on the import!! Canadians are not bound by RUSA import regulations..
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11 March 2012, 09:20 AM
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My understanding was that they can be seized at the border if they ship them here. Maybe my source was wrong, but that's what I was told. I was wrong once, maybe this will be the second time...
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11 March 2012, 09:25 AM
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Canada customs loves to collect!
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11 March 2012, 09:30 AM
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Yup they do, I'm on CBSA's red flag list. Anything that comes into the country addressed to me, I pay taxes. I bought a $28.00 picatinny bipod and they nailed me on that as well. They would have wasted more money given their wages than the taxes they collected from me. $6.00 and change, give me a break.
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