Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/08/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> Does mail order from Germany to the USA attract a tax ? > > What's the deal with Canada ? It depends. I'm in Canada, and have both bought gear from the US and sold gear to US residents. Gear coming to Canada should be liable for our Goods and Services Tax (GST, sometimes known as the "Good and Screwed Tax") but I've escaped it quite often, especially when the gear comes by FedEx. When it comes by Purolator, they kindly ensure that all your social obligations are fulfilled. Gear going to the States will attract taxes depending on the destination state. I believe NY is very careful about collecting every nickel owed. After a couple of exchanges where buyers insisted I foot the bill for state taxes levied on gear they bought from me, I won't send anything to the US without a clear understanding from the buyer that they, not I, am responsible for any taxes and duties levied. In short, taxes depend on the country and state/province of destination, nor origin. Paul