Shipping tickets into Canada from US August 25, 2005, 07:03:15 PM I know there are a lot of ebayers around here and maby someone can help: I want to purchase some concert tickets, for a concert in the US, from a seller in the US. When I have them shipped to Canada via USPS, will I have to pay duty on the tickets? If so, where can I find out how much?Thanks in advance to any Canadian ebayers who have tryed this.Tim Quote Selected
Re: Shipping tickets into Canada from US Reply #1 – August 25, 2005, 10:12:35 PM I would guess that if they're just put into an envelope you won't have to pay duty. In fact, the sender shouldn't even be required to fill out a customs sticker. Canada Post and Canada Customs do not open envelopes. Have your sender send it via registered lettermail - it'll be safe and should be duty free. Quote Selected
Re: Shipping tickets into Canada from US Reply #2 – August 30, 2005, 11:57:55 PM FYI (if anyone cares)I called the post office, sending tickets via lettermail, or expresspost lettermail, is duty free into Canada. I got the tickets in my mail box today. Quote Selected
Re: Shipping tickets into Canada from US Reply #3 – August 31, 2005, 11:22:06 AM Quote from: merccougar50FYI (if anyone cares)I called the post office, sending tickets via lettermail, or expresspost lettermail, is duty free into Canada. I got the tickets in my mail box today.Hey Paul... (thundergrowl)Maybe I can find a really large envelope to stuff that Turbo Coupe into... :hick: Quote Selected
Re: Shipping tickets into Canada from US Reply #4 – August 31, 2005, 11:26:45 AM That'll be great Tom! I'll be waiting to hear back from you. :rolleyes: Quote Selected
Re: Shipping tickets into Canada from US Reply #5 – August 31, 2005, 11:44:11 AM Now that the cat (or the bird in this case) is out of the bag - has anyone here imported a car into from before? Any hints, tips, or suggestions would be appericated. I'd fly down and drive it back but I have no AL left to take. Quote Selected
Re: Shipping tickets into Canada from US Reply #6 – August 31, 2005, 02:47:12 PM to import u have to tell the border u will be importing the car with i think its 72 hours notice. We just got a car hauler off Ebay and drove it back with no probs,I can get all the info u need and post it or email u it, Quote Selected
Re: Shipping tickets into Canada from US Reply #7 – August 31, 2005, 02:48:01 PM If you have a vehicle that is over 15 years old, you don't go through the RIV. You need a signed ownership, or for non-title states - a notorized bill of sale. A bill of sale is always a good idea also. Make sure the owner of the vehicle is the one who signs the bill of sale!Fax the ownership and a cover letter to the US side of the boarder you are going to be crossing at 72 hours in advance to export the vehicle.On the canadian side, pay the GST, make sure they stamp the Form 1 TWICE, because the second stamp means that it is exempt from the RIV. Then run to the nearest MTO and get your 10 day permit. You can attempt to drive back on the US plates also. If they are current, it should be no problem since most states legally give you three days to transfer the plates.Then all you need is an ontario safety, the bill of sale, the Form 1 from the boarder, the original title, and to pay the licencing and PST on the vehicle and you should get your ontario title and plates.If the car is 15 years old or less...http://www.riv.ca/english/html/how_to_import.html Quote Selected
Re: Shipping tickets into Canada from US Reply #8 – August 31, 2005, 08:38:04 PM That's some good information there Sir. Sticky worthy I think. The only problem is I'm just as far away from Ontario as I am from Virginia. LOLI've contacted a transport company and they are handling the border stuff; filling out the forms, the 72 hour thing (I believe - I'll have to confirm that), paying the $182 fee, GST, etc. I just have to pay them for it when the car gets here... plus the brokerage fees. Quote Selected
Re: Shipping tickets into Canada from US Reply #9 – September 01, 2005, 08:07:02 AM Quoteplus the brokerage fees.Oooooo... I've heard about those. Quote Selected
Re: Shipping tickets into Canada from US Reply #10 – September 09, 2005, 01:10:26 PM what car are u bring over and from were? Quote Selected
Re: Shipping tickets into Canada from US Reply #11 – September 09, 2005, 02:11:39 PM It's an 87 TC from Chesapeake VA Just waiting on the recall clearance letter from Ford. Does that tell you anything? Quote Selected
Re: Shipping tickets into Canada from US Reply #12 – September 09, 2005, 11:12:13 PM Quote from: thundergrowlIt's an 87 TC from Chesapeake VA Just waiting on the recall clearance letter from Ford. Does that tell you anything? Sounds like my dreams of owning a rust free T-bird will have to wait longer? !!!!! Quote Selected
Re: Shipping tickets into Canada from US Reply #13 – September 09, 2005, 11:49:28 PM Quote from: nirvanagodSounds like my dreams of owning a rust free T-bird will have to wait longer? !!!!!I have one in kit form.....http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=3999 Quote Selected
Re: Shipping tickets into Canada from US Reply #14 – September 10, 2005, 07:01:36 PM Quote from: TurboCoupe50I have one in kit form.....http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=3999Whew!!! Now I just have to figure how to finance it, haul it back, and store it!!! Then I gotta find a way to do the same with Erics bird, then my evil plan could begin!!! :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin: Quote Selected