I recently got My HVX from the States and wanted to share with the forum how I saved a few cents. When shipping to Canada.
1. Video equipment has no duty, but to be safe have the shipper put the tarrif code for video equipment on the box I put (9002.11.10) If you want to be sure have a look at
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/general/publications/tariff2005/tablewithamendments-e.html
2. Next, to not pay broker fees, be your own broker! Yes you can do this. You got to get UPS, (thats what I used) to hold for Pick Up (Clears own hold) that means that they will hold the item in Bond when it gets to the destination. When it arrives you go to UPS get documentation then head over to Revenu Canada. Make sure you know all the Tariff Codes or make sure to send to your shipper the Tariff codes so he indicates the right ones (Duty Free), tell them that you are clearing yourself and they will guide you on the PC that is there how to fill out all forms...This is what you call being the Broker, without having to pay for one you are doing all the work yourself...Now what this saves, is the BROKERAGE fees that either UPS will charge you or a independant Broker would. Now this is worth it if you are paying a lot for the Camera, because Brokerage fees are pretty high, obviously you still have to pay taxes but you will pay them on the spot at Revenu Canada. Once you pay the Taxes you got back to UPS present the papers showing you paid and you get the PKG no fees to be paid. Pretty complicated process, and it takes a few hours but for me I saved about $700.00. Thats a extra card for me.
Good luck and many thanks to my buddy and future producing partner VN who showed me how to do it.
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1. Video equipment has no duty, but to be safe have the shipper put the tarrif code for video equipment on the box I put (9002.11.10) If you want to be sure have a look at
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/general/publications/tariff2005/tablewithamendments-e.html
2. Next, to not pay broker fees, be your own broker! Yes you can do this. You got to get UPS, (thats what I used) to hold for Pick Up (Clears own hold) that means that they will hold the item in Bond when it gets to the destination. When it arrives you go to UPS get documentation then head over to Revenu Canada. Make sure you know all the Tariff Codes or make sure to send to your shipper the Tariff codes so he indicates the right ones (Duty Free), tell them that you are clearing yourself and they will guide you on the PC that is there how to fill out all forms...This is what you call being the Broker, without having to pay for one you are doing all the work yourself...Now what this saves, is the BROKERAGE fees that either UPS will charge you or a independant Broker would. Now this is worth it if you are paying a lot for the Camera, because Brokerage fees are pretty high, obviously you still have to pay taxes but you will pay them on the spot at Revenu Canada. Once you pay the Taxes you got back to UPS present the papers showing you paid and you get the PKG no fees to be paid. Pretty complicated process, and it takes a few hours but for me I saved about $700.00. Thats a extra card for me.
Good luck and many thanks to my buddy and future producing partner VN who showed me how to do it.
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