[Elecraft] Duty on warranty repairs

[Don Wilhelm]

Mike,

I am not in Canada, but I have done warranty repairs here in the US for 
Canadian customers in the past.  As far as I know, no duty or HST was 
charged to the recipient.

The only time I got a report of charges was when a Canadian ham bought a 
K2 from a ham in the US, and that seller shipped direct to me for 
checkover, alignment and calibration.  The buyer reported that he was 
asked to pay customs fees.  My guess is that he should have because that 
was the first time the radio had entered Canada.

Just my experience from this side of the border.  Other Canadian hams 
may have something different to say.

One thing I can say is that you should ship via the postal system rather 
than UPS or FedEX.  Both those charge a "brokerage fee" which may be 
substantial.  Elecraft will have to charge you for any brokerage fees 
that may be encountered.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/30/2019 4:27 PM, Mike Weir wrote:
> Good afternoon, has any Canadian Elecrafters sent a rig to Elecraft for warranty repairs and if so when the radio was return were you charged any duty or HST taxes as it crossed over the boarder? I may be sending a rig down and was just wondering what cross boarder experience was of those who have sent a rig to Elecraft for warranty repairs?
> Thanks in advance
> Mike
> VE3WDM
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