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18 August 2015, 04:31 AM | #1 |
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Tariff question
We're planning a trip to Japan and will likely buy a Rolex while I'm there. I live in Seattle and the flight cost is much more favorable if I fly out of Vancouver International (YVR) vs. SeaTac (SEA). I plan on driving to and from Vancouver via the land border crossing.
My question is this. Do i have to declare my Rolex when I arrive in Canada? Or do I write "In Transit" on the declaration form even though I don't have a layover per se, and will be driving back to the US. I intend on paying duty to US customs, but don't want to get into trouble with the Canadians (and certainly don't want to pay duty twice...) Cheers! |
18 August 2015, 05:17 AM | #2 |
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If you're a U.S. citizen or legal alien resident in the U.S. I don't see why you would be expected to pay duty to another country.
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18 August 2015, 06:45 AM | #3 |
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On the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Declaration Card there is a section for visitors to Canada and it says
"The following duty-free allowances apply to each visitor entering into Canada:Gifts (excludes alcohol and tobacco) valued at no more than CAN$60 each. So i guess the question is whether I'm a "visitor" by their definition. |
18 August 2015, 07:28 AM | #4 |
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After further digging, I found the following on an Canadian embassy site:
"As a visitor, you can bring certain goods into Canada for your own use as "personal baggage" during your stay. If you declare these goods when you arrive, and take them back with you when you leave, you will not have to pay any duties or taxes. These goods may not be used by a resident of Canada or on behalf of a business based in Canada. Personal baggage includes things like clothing, camping equipment, sports equipment, personal computers and cameras. It also includes vehicles, vessels, and aircraft. Items for business use in Canada are admissible as personal baggage. You may be required to fill out a Customs Declaration Card. The Customs inspector may request a security deposit on your goods and may issue a Temporary Admission Permit as a Customs control of the goods. Present the goods to Customs when you leave Canada and your deposit will be refunded." So I guess at worst I declare it coming into Canada and they ask me to put a security deposit down, and when I cross the US border I get that deposit back. |
18 August 2015, 08:07 AM | #5 |
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It is pretty simple.
Declare All items acquired outside of Canada. Declare it then explain it is not staying in Canada to the officer.
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