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JaxDad
Feb 10, 2019Explorer III
If the trailer was Americans registered it would be no issue, it’s not though.
I think the part folks are skipping over here is that the reason you can cross the border without paying any taxes or duty is because of an exemption that “personal possessions” can cross the border free because they will LEAVING with that person, just like your luggage or anything else you brought, I.E. cameras, phone, jewelry.
If it doesn’t leave the country with the tourist when they leave, it’s considered to be IMPORTED into the US.
Likewise, it’s technically illegal for a Canadian insurance company to sell insurance in the US as they’re not licensed to do so. That might a claim a ticklish matter.
I think the part folks are skipping over here is that the reason you can cross the border without paying any taxes or duty is because of an exemption that “personal possessions” can cross the border free because they will LEAVING with that person, just like your luggage or anything else you brought, I.E. cameras, phone, jewelry.
If it doesn’t leave the country with the tourist when they leave, it’s considered to be IMPORTED into the US.
Likewise, it’s technically illegal for a Canadian insurance company to sell insurance in the US as they’re not licensed to do so. That might a claim a ticklish matter.
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