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import duty sending used gear from Canada to USA

Duty calculator .com stated no duty applied to used gear purchased in Canada and shipped to USA. I purchased used gear from someone in Canada and having it shipped. The unit was manufactured in South Korea.

Has anyone had recent fees charged to a similar purchase? What is the safest, most efficient and least likely to be assessed duty or other fees?

Thank you.
ketcham
tortilladc
121 posts
 
I bought an amp (made in UK) from a dealer in Ontario, shipped to Los Angeles. No fees if I recall correctly but the dealer indicated it was a possibility when he processed the sale. Not sure if it's relevant, but it was an open box demo.
tortilladc
121 posts
 
Well I stand corrected. Bill just came - $77.47
ketcham OP
92 posts
 
I wanted to post my result.

3% import duty for non-nafta produced goods, new or used.

For me $300.

No other fees.

I did purchase speaker new from Australia and there is a trade agreement and no import duty. No import duty. From japan and I understand that soon Taiwan and South Korea will be included.

Buy used, claim less price. I did not do this.
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