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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garyhaupt wrote:Jagtech wrote:
Just declare it and pay the 5%. If you get caught smuggling something into the country, they can confiscate not only the items, but possibly your RV as well, plus levy a hefty fine. For a measly few dollars in import tax, it just isn't worth the stress.
x227....stop being so foolish. For a few bucks, you risk loosing so much.
Gary Haupt
You will be in the Canada Custom data bank for 7 YEARS if caught. You may or may not get a fine. Since we travel outside of Canada at least once a year and sometimes twice we would not want the officials waiting for us. We always declare everything.
If you cross at a province that charges HST you will pay that at the Federal Government collects that tax. If your province does not have their Provincial Sales Tax combined with the GST then you will pay only the GST for items under NAFTA, ie made in USA, Canada or Mexico. Some items may be subject to luxury taxes etc.
