Shipping Magnepans into canada. DUTY???


The reason I ask is I am considering some Magnepans and I thought I might try the MMG available from Magnepan. I think I would end up with the 12's or 1.6's but I thought I would start with the MMG with money back offer.

I called them and they said that they do ship to canada via UPS and there would be some sort of brokerage charge and tax, but will there be any sort of duty charged???

Has anyone done this? How much does it really end up costing in the end? Would I be better off to purhase a used pair from with Canada and then resell them if I am not happy?

Thanks
Nick
nickway
It should cost you:
1. cost of the speakers (possibly a little extra for freight into Canada)
2. brokerage based on value (UPS is the most expensive), probably $50 Cdn
3. Taxes (PST if applicable)+ GST on US dollar value of speakers translated into Canadian funds

There is no duty on US manufactured audio gear coming into Canada since NAFTA.

While Magnepan only has a select number of dealers in Canada maybe it might be worth your while borrowing a pair of say 12's to see if their design works within your system & room. Then you can make the decision to either purchase locally new, used via A-gon (shipping is pricy, speaking from experience) or take advantage of the MMG offer direct.
I agree with Rgd but also take into consideration that there is "Labour Unrest" between the custom workers and the Federal Gov't.Their contract talks have went sour and so
"work to rule" and rotating strikes are fairly common practises now.This is causing a hugh backlog of mail and packages.
Do your self a favour ,advertise on Canuckaudiomart, for some maggies.I have seen 1.6QR's and 3.6R for sale occasionally and at a very good price.
I know Advance Electronics ,in Winnipeg, sells maggies and I have been quoted good prices in the past especially on some demoed items.
When ever I buy from the US I always have the item send to a border store and I go across,have a few cool ones,and pick up my package.Works well for me.

Good Luck...
you'll pay gst and pst on the canadian dollar amount. you'll also pay a brokerage charge if you ship ups standard. i'd recommend shipping ups expedited. it costs a little more up front, but the brokerage is included, overall a better deal. check with ups for other options 1-800-pickups