Purchase from Canada

I've both shipped and received audio to and from Canada, so many variables. Small items via Canada Post, USPS, no duty. UPS and Fedex, yes there are duty charges, duty charges variable depending on duty codes. Used or new matters, can adjust declared used price to whatever buyer and seller feel comfortable with, be advised this could cause issues. I've not had any thus far. Fedex and UPS have guaranteed shipping dates, USPS and Canada Post can be problematic, therefore, occasionally sit in customs for many days.

One thing to be aware of with Canada Post.  They have no ability to track your shipment once it crosses into the U.S.  You can pay extra for tracking but............

Once the package has cleared customs in Canada, you can use USPS, with the same tracking number as Canada Post, to track in the US.

Yes - you will have to pay duties in the US when importing from Canada. The seller can declare a lower value for the amp (I believe US$500 is the limit), but that's a risk if it gets lost or damaged in transit and you have to file a claim. If you have to return the amp for whatever reason, you will end up paying duties or have to declare little or no value for the amp - keep that in mind. I have learned my lesson and will not be buying high end audio equipment from Canada - ever.

I have bought several items from Canadian dealers and zero duty. No duty, duty duty. No tax….