Purchases in Canada

[Mn_Hkr]

Thinking about putting an air-ride suspension on my 5er. Company is in Thunder Bay Ontario. Will there be any excise or export taxes when I cross back into US? Or will the company charge all taxes? Some have said just don't tell them about it when returning into US. The cost is going to be about $3500 Mn resident.

[JaxDad]

moisheh wrote:
Please do not use the advice from Francesca . It reeks of sarcasm and the result will be a complete inspection.

Moisheh

Because that would be sooooo much worse than say following the very clear references to the Canadian laws on the requirement for RV's imported from the US to meet Canadian (CSA Z240) requirements?

LMAO.

[Francesca_Knowl]

JaxDad wrote:

A Motorhome or TT is considered a 'residence' ergo delivery of a product to a foriegn 'residence' still qualifies as a 'foreign sale'.

I can't find any reference anywhere to this novel interpretation of Canadian law.

Here's the CA Gov. link describing the very narrow refundable circumstances remaining after the April 2007 general ending of the GST-refunds-for-visitors. Not a word about the whole RV-as-foreign-residence thing you mention above.

Am I looking at the wrong page?

[moisheh]

Please do not use the advice from Francesca . It reeks of sarcasm and the result will be a complete inspection.

Moisheh

[JaxDad]

Little Kopit wrote:

JaxDad wrote:
Besides which the taxes you pay in Canada on the purchase are refundable, so why not declare it?

Incorrect.

The refund for GST thing got stopped more than 6 years ago, i.e. that's when I moved from Newfoundland and I know it was stopped before that.

:C

Thankfully nobody told the CRA that.

A Motorhome or TT is considered a 'residence' ergo delivery of a product to a foriegn 'residence' still qualifies as a 'foreign sale'.

No different that an Ontario company selling to an American in any other form.

[sue_t]

For Canadians having their stuff modified in the US then returning to Canada
From: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/pub/bsf5056-eng.html

I'm wondering if the US has a similar policy?

Repairs or alterations to your vehicle/vessel/aircraft

If you intend to have repairs or alterations made to your vehicle/vessel/aircraft outside Canada, check with the CBSA for information before you leave. Under customs legislation, the CBSA can no longer consider your vehicle, vessel or aircraft to be Canadian-made if you increase its value, improve its condition or have it modified outside Canada. As a result, you may have to pay duty and the goods and services tax (GST) or harmonized sales tax (HST) on the entire value of the vehicle/vessel/aircraft when you bring it back.

No duty will apply to the value of the repairs or alterations made to your vehicle/vessel/aircraft in the United States, Mexico, Chile, Costa Rica, Israel or another Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement beneficiary when it is re-imported into Canada; however, the GST/HST will apply.

Emergency repairs can be made to your vehicle/vessel/aircraft while you are travelling outside the country to ensure your safe return to Canada. However, to be eligible for this special provision, be sure to declare the value of all repairs and replacement parts when you return to Canada with the vehicle.

[Little_Kopit]

JaxDad wrote:
Besides which the taxes you pay in Canada on the purchase are refundable, so why not declare it?

Incorrect.

The refund for GST thing got stopped more than 6 years ago, i.e. that's when I moved from Newfoundland and I know it was stopped before that.

:C

[Fizz]

Road Runners wrote:
This is just my two cents worth of venting.

We used to go to Canada a lot, but stopped going because of the increasing hassle at the border crossings both going to and coming back from Canada. It is just sad the way things have progressed between our two countries.

You are way off topic with that reply.

We cross back and forth 3-4,times a year, no problems.
Border guards are very good at picking up bad vibes....

[JaxDad]

Besides which the taxes you pay in Canada on the purchase are refundable, so why not declare it?

[Mn_Hkr]

Road Runners wrote:
This is just my two cents worth of venting.

We used to go to Canada a lot, but stopped going because of the increasing hassle at the border crossings both going to and coming back from Canada. It is just sad the way things have progressed between our two countries.

This is why I posted the question. Thank-you Road Runners

[Road_Runners]

This is just my two cents worth of venting.

We used to go to Canada a lot, but stopped going because of the increasing hassle at the border crossings both going to and coming back from Canada. It is just sad the way things have progressed between our two countries.

[Community Alumni]

On the way home to Canada we often get ask if we purchased anything that was not on the vehicle when we left, we also get asked about tires and repairs.

[Fizz]

Are you paying with a credit card?

[weasel4]

The cameras that check under the vehicle, will show if there is any newer equipment there.
BTC

[Mountaineer42]

So you're willing to fork out $3500 for upgrades on your rig but are worried about having to pay a few extra bucks to be legal and not chance getting caught as a smuggler going across the border? :h