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In lugnet.market.shipping, Tommy Johnson writes:
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> I've shipped a 7150 to Canada using small packets airmail, but now my
> buyer says the post office called him and wants an additional $9 and
> change. Any idea what is going on here? Since I mailed the package at
> the post office I'm sure the postage is right. The box is large but
> still just under the small packets restrictions. I'm guessing either
> the Canadian post office has made a mistake in measuring the box -OR-
> their Customs folks think there are duties to be paid. I've read
> numerous threads here which seem to indiciate that LEGO is duty-free
> but I'm not sure they apply to US-to-Canada shipments.
>
> Any ideas what's going on here? Anyone with experience shipping to Canada?
I doubt that additional postage is required. The $9 is probably the amount
that needs to be paid for customs. LEGO is NOT duty free going into Canada,
and I guess there's a 50/50 chance of getting charged for duties each time you
receive something in the mail other than a letter from outside of Canada.
I've found out the hard way many times... :) (i.e. win an auction for x
dollars, pay additional y for shipping, realize that x+y US dollars is a lot of
CDN dollars, then get charged z for customs!)
I believe the seller should not be responsible for any customs. The buyer
should be aware of that possibility.
Bryan
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