Canadians Dealing with CBSA and the tariff tax they imposed on sideshow.

[HeavyMetalSpike]

Originally Posted by koflach

Just because you didn't pay anything it doesn't mean that you don't have to pay tax on it. You're being asked to pay the taxes on it's value, nothing wrong with that.

Originally Posted by ComicJesus

I didn’t pay anything for it. They are taxing fictitious money that doesn’t exist.

I agree CJ.

If koflach was correct, and you won a bargain on eBay for half it's true value, CBSA could then argue they should tax you on it's FULL value.

It's utter bollocks to claim that is OK to do.


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[koflach]

Originally Posted by ComicJesus

I didn’t pay anything for it. They are taxing fictitious money that doesn’t exist.

I swear you didn't even read my post. They are taxing you on the VALUE of the item, NOT what you paid (or didn't pay in this case) for it. If you buy something for $1 and the actual value of it is $1,000 you will be asked to pay tax on the $1,000 and not the $1 you actually paid.

[koflach]

Originally Posted by HeavyMetalSpike

I agree CJ.

If koflach was correct, and you won a bargain on eBay for half it's true value, CBSA could then argue they should tax you on it's FULL value.

It's utter bollocks to claim that is OK to do.


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it really comes down to the CBSA agent. If they are feeling like it's been significantly undervalued they have the right to tax you on the fair market value that they deem it to be. It's no different than if you buy something for $100 but have the declared value as $0. If they feel it's worth $100, you'll be taxed on the $100.

[koflach]

This is from gc.ca

Prizes and awards
In most cases, you have to pay regular duty and taxes on prizes and awards you receive outside Canada. Prizes can be declared as part of your personal exemption and duty and taxes must be paid on any excess amount.

Non-resalable prizes such as medals, trophies or plaques are generally duty- and tax-free. For more information, call the Border Information Service at 1-800-461-9999 within Canada. TTY is also available within Canada at 1-866-335-3237. From outside Canada, call 204-983-3500 or 506-636-5064.

https://travel.gc.ca/returning/custo...-canada#Prizes

[HeavyMetalSpike]

So it's the "prize/award" bit that makes the difference.

In which case, I owe you an apology.

At least the eBay stuff is OK (the CBSA takes enough off us as it is!)

Thanks for the info.


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[koflach]

Originally Posted by HeavyMetalSpike

So it's the "prize/award" bit that makes the difference.

In which case, I owe you an apology.

At least the eBay stuff is OK (the CBSA takes enough off us as it is!)

Thanks for the info.


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No apology needed. my man, just glad we have things cleared up.

[risingstar]

Originally Posted by HeavyMetalSpike

Wolf predator LSB coming soon (via FedEx) - apparently code will be 9703.

Does that result in the extra "6%" tax ?

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Do busts, lifesize of LSB, fall in line with 9703 or 9503?

[HeavyMetalSpike]

Originally Posted by risingstar

Do busts, lifesize of LSB, fall in line with 9703 or 9503?

They changed THAT code on me when it was delivered, and from what I hear - it's totally frikkin' random.

I just stopped buying - problem over


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[MrJones]

Originally Posted by HeavyMetalSpike

They changed THAT code on me when it was delivered, and from what I hear - it's totally frikkin' random.

I just stopped buying - problem over


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cheers to that

[HeavyMetalSpike]

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https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-45674261

Not sure when this will come into effect, but may help sneak a few more bits & pieces through the net . . .

The new agreement raises duty-free shopping limits to $150 CAD ($115 USD) - well above the $20 CAD previously permitted by Canada.

I always thought the existing limit was $60 CAD - I've given in trying to understand all this crap

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