[Leica] selling used camera gear from Canada to USA

[jbcollier at shaw.ca (John Collier)]

I have sold some of my surplus items into the US with no problems. 
Occasionally the buyer would change their minds and send it back. That 
is where it gets sticky. You will pay at least GST and possibly a small 
duty if the customs agent has their book upside down. IF you have a 
receipt for your purchase of the item, then you can claim the money 
back. It has worked every time for me but it can take up to two to 
three months before you see the refund.

John Collier

On Sep 20, 2004, at 5:38 PM, Dan C wrote:

> I am in the process of selling a lens to someone living in the USA.  I 
> live
> in Canada.   Are there issues of custom's duty etc. that I should be 
> aware
> of?   If I ship the lens from an address within the US, would that 
> solve
> that problem?   If the buyer decides to return the lens and ship it 
> back to
> me in Canada,   is there a risk that I may be facing Custom's Duty on 
> the
> return of the lens?