Purchasing Film Camera from Japan - Ontario, Canada, US - Canada

[janeb23-5]

Hi there,

I am hoping to get some insight on what additional fees (not including shipping fees already posted on Ebay) I can expect to pay when purchasing from either the U.S or Japan and shipping to Ontario, Canada. What is the difference in fees I can expect to pay for an item that is under $150 vs over $150. Please provide examples of your own personal experiences shipping to Canada from either U.S or Japan within the last few months. 

Thanks in advance for the help! 

[john_koenig99 · Accepted solution]

This thread provides some information:

Buying Digital Cameras/Lenses from Japan - The eBay Canada Community

More to the point of your specific question: Under or over $150 does not make a difference on the fees (custom brokerage), but on  the GST/HST and duties to be paid (obviously both larger as the purchase price increases). But there are no exceptions at that threshold. 

[ypdc_dennis]

$150 only applies to the Canada-USA-Mexico trade agreement which is for items manufactured in those 3 countries.  For CUSMA: Under $150 no duty, under $40 no sales tax, plus a collection fee (if paying when delivered).