Shipping Magnepans into canada. DUTY???

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

Yes, Corby is right I have shipped UPS Expedited both ways and not only is it 2-3days,the brokerage is included.
Also note that the package doesn't get handled a zillion times before you get it.
I have Maggie's and yes it is tough to get to a dealer.
Scope out A'gon and note room size and amplification.
ie.,bigger the room the bigger the speakers and power.
Need at least 200 watts for 1.6's,maybe 60 good watts for the MMG's, . Just my $.02 .
Peter

Hang on guys, he may have to pay duty, to ensure that there is no duty, a certificate of origan is needed, which Maggie needs to ship with the speakers.