Paying duty when re-entering Canada
So I'm planning our first RV trip to the U.S. since apparently Alberta isn't getting summer again this year (was 4C or 39F when I got up today...brrrr!). Was going to do some dry camping in the mounta...
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beemerphile1 wrote:
After you buy it - and use it - it is only worth $800, right? It isn't new anymore. :B
That is a nice try but will NOT work. Just be honest and claim it. All you are looking at is 5% GST if you bring it into Alberta. They will subtract the $800.00 for your exception and you pay on the difference and if you are lucky the agent may well allow you to combine your wife's as well. But say you spent $1500.00 on the purchase less $800.00 the amount you would pay is $35.00. In my mind that is just not worth it being dishonest and just maybe getting caught which then changes the whole picture. It pays to be honest when crossing the border unless you do not care about ever crossing again.
