Importing from U.S. to Canada??

[Bavarian]

I see those checks at the border a bit different. They have a set number of inspections to do. And as well the intensity of the inspection. If you are that number x on their sheet, you will be inspected.
I'm crossing frequently as a truck driver. Yoy know some officers already over the years. Once they have their inspection day, I notice the change in their attitude. The tone does change.
No matter who, Homeland Security or CBP.

 

[fried1765]

I have gone inside many times to pay my tax at Can Rev Service. I have never had the option to choose who I dealt with. Most often, it's only one person available at Niagara Falls. Never had to wait. But always leaving, thinking, it's just about the money.

At St. Stephen, NB. in Spring/Summer/Fall, there always seem to be at least 2 on duty, and frequently there are 3.

 

[PILOON]

I know a chap that drives a semi rig across the border twice a week.

The rigs are passed thru an Xray 'tunnel' at each crossing and the driver was ordered to stay on board.
Well he refused, after all he wants to start a family some day.
Even a dentist hides behind a lead shield and you wear a 30 lb 'apron' once or twice a year.

He won his point and truckers now can step out.

 

[aventino68]

So, as I ponder relatively dry tidy tractors at farm auctions from south of the Border, has anyone bought and then pressure washed before sending a used tractor up to Canada?

 

[fried1765]

So, as I ponder relatively dry tidy tractors at farm auctions from south of the Border, has anyone bought and then pressure washed before sending a used tractor up to Canada?

Should not be a problem taking a tractor across the border if the machine is clean.
I am from the US, and have taken two of my old Ford tractors to Nova Scotia (customs in Yarmouth) for painting.
No border problems going either way.
My use was seasonal, so no tax, but as an ON resident you will certainly have to pay some HST.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I just got a friend to pick up a shipment for me. He and his wife were across for a few hours and got $3000.00 worth of stuff which they declared to the (grumpy) tax collector. He waved them through. Apparently, there may be a labour dispute and they are trying to stick it to the man, or whatever that "thing" in office is!

 

[PILOON]

Border tidbits of info---
We have a choice of tariffs, the actual one for product or optionally a flat rate 25%, but you have to know the tariff rates.

We can import as much booze as you can carry (above the 40 oz (I litre) as long as you have a permit.
There is usually a 'bonding room' so you request your booze to be placed in bond and proceed to the SAQ and request that permit.
Next day back to customs and produce your SAQ permit.
One example is Jamaican rum that might cost couple $$'s/40 oz.
With your SAQ permit in hand you'll have a long supply of low cost rum!

When I was into SCUBA diving I returned from Florida by air with 2 tanks, one factory new and I later found a great deal on a used one.
Tanks MUST be empty to be carried on an aircraft, a bummer as in Fla they always sell then with a free fill.
(LOL. still have both)
In Montreal tanks were VERY costly (try $3-400) while in Fla new were in the $100 range and the used was $40.
(Locally SCUBA was considered a very seasonal 'luxury sport')
Fortunately I had kept receipts and was able to prove I was under quota. LOL, no wonder they were scrutinizing me, we had a full grocery type cart piled high with goods.
That was back when the personal limit was $100. for 3 days out of country.

One thing I do know,
No custom officer can be 'over ridden' by his superior so get it right the first time!
Do your homework and it should be smooth sailing.

If corporate you really have no choice, you need a broker, but for personal use you can DIY it!

 

[hdmyers]

I would only be concerned about anything that might require warranty. Generally speaking, Canada Revenue Agency only cares about their HST, and has NEVER even come out to look at what I am importing.

Between Trump and our PM on their contest. PM is going to have a tough time winning that one with his Female kit.

ALways seem to run into something you say that makes one really wonder...You don't sound Canadian.. Lots of equipment you have. That much I can say.