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Simplayer · 01-19-2008, 03:14 PM

Hi,

I was thinking of buying the Sony HTSF2000 in the States since it's 100 dollars cheaper than here (Canada). However, I was wondering what sort of duties I would have to pay.

Does anyone have any experience or general knowledge about this?

Thanks.

pedigree · 01-19-2008, 03:17 PM

depends where you're buying it off of...
certain sites wont put the cost of the item on the box which = no duties (i think) but most online stores you do pay duties

Simplayer · 01-19-2008, 03:22 PM

I'd probably just drive over to Detroit and pick it up. No online purchasing since I live so close.

Simplayer · 01-20-2008, 01:00 PM

Anyone know about duties on electronics in general?

pedigree · 01-20-2008, 01:16 PM

there shouldnt be

ryoohki · 01-20-2008, 02:30 PM

You can use that

http://www.thefinalcost.com/

Will tell you the worst it could been.

BTW there's Duty on Electronics. The only duty free items for Canada is Computer Parts..

Simplayer · 01-20-2008, 03:41 PM

Thank you very much.

Looks like it'll be much cheaper in the States.

alansaysstop · 01-20-2008, 05:24 PM

put it in your trunk and dont say anything? I've never had any problems crossing the border at between detroit and windsor. Before our money was just about the same, I used to go shopping over in canada all the time.

Simplayer · 01-20-2008, 05:53 PM

Eh...but what if they find it?

01-19-2008, 03:14 PM	#1
Simplayer Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Windsor, Ontario	Duties on Home Theatre in a Box Hi, I was thinking of buying the Sony HTSF2000 in the States since it's 100 dollars cheaper than here (Canada). However, I was wondering what sort of duties I would have to pay. Does anyone have any experience or general knowledge about this? Thanks.

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01-19-2008, 03:17 PM	#2
pedigree Power Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Montreal, Canada	depends where you're buying it off of... certain sites wont put the cost of the item on the box which = no duties (i think) but most online stores you do pay duties

01-19-2008, 03:22 PM	#3
Simplayer Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Windsor, Ontario	I'd probably just drive over to Detroit and pick it up. No online purchasing since I live so close.

01-20-2008, 01:00 PM	#4
Simplayer Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Windsor, Ontario	Anyone know about duties on electronics in general?

01-20-2008, 01:16 PM	#5
pedigree Power Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Montreal, Canada	there shouldnt be

01-20-2008, 02:30 PM	#6
ryoohki Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:5	You can use that http://www.thefinalcost.com/ Will tell you the worst it could been. BTW there's Duty on Electronics. The only duty free items for Canada is Computer Parts..

01-20-2008, 03:41 PM	#7
Simplayer Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Windsor, Ontario	Thank you very much. Looks like it'll be much cheaper in the States.

01-20-2008, 05:24 PM	#8
alansaysstop Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray collection:102	put it in your trunk and dont say anything? I've never had any problems crossing the border at between detroit and windsor. Before our money was just about the same, I used to go shopping over in canada all the time.

01-20-2008, 05:53 PM	#9
Simplayer Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Windsor, Ontario	Eh...but what if they find it?

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