After paying the custom duty, do I still have to pay tax?
is there any regulation on "brokerage and admin fee", or the brokers could just set any arbitrary fee, like 30% of the value of the goods?
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- forgetpwd [OP]
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- Kasakato
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Brokers can set the fee they wish.
- doberman_baby
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Tax is based on landed cost - yes, you need to pay tax.
- PointsHubby
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Everyone pays the applicable Taxes / Duties
Based on what it is you are importing, where it was made, what it is worth in CDN $
And how long ... if at all, the importer / end user has been out of the country
So the cheapest way is to be bring goods back with you after being outside of Canada
(Be that a few hours or days / weeks / months)
Second cheapest ... self clear an item.
But that requires some knowledge & organization on part of the purchaser
The first two are with a SELF DECLARATION
Third ... Import via the post to Canada Post.
And in addition to Taxes & Duties there is also a $ 9.95 CDN Processing Fee
(Although it can be waived )
This one is a WRITTEN DECLARATION
And last ... Import using a Courier or Freight Co
Where they do the Customs Clearance on your behalf
So they act as your representative
That’s what the Brokerage Fee is
Of course that’s just one of the fees of going this last route
There is also ... Shipping Cost, and still any applicable Taxes & Duties
That’s what makes going this route the MOST EXPENSIVE ONE
The trade off is ... that it’s the fastest, and usually the most convenient
And often times door to door service
From the supplier to the end user
Based on what it is you are importing, where it was made, what it is worth in CDN $
And how long ... if at all, the importer / end user has been out of the country
So the cheapest way is to be bring goods back with you after being outside of Canada
(Be that a few hours or days / weeks / months)
Second cheapest ... self clear an item.
But that requires some knowledge & organization on part of the purchaser
The first two are with a SELF DECLARATION
Third ... Import via the post to Canada Post.
And in addition to Taxes & Duties there is also a $ 9.95 CDN Processing Fee
(Although it can be waived )
This one is a WRITTEN DECLARATION
And last ... Import using a Courier or Freight Co
Where they do the Customs Clearance on your behalf
So they act as your representative
That’s what the Brokerage Fee is
Of course that’s just one of the fees of going this last route
There is also ... Shipping Cost, and still any applicable Taxes & Duties
That’s what makes going this route the MOST EXPENSIVE ONE
The trade off is ... that it’s the fastest, and usually the most convenient
And often times door to door service
From the supplier to the end user