[Kuddray]

Hi, 
 
I am new here. I have a question. If I buy or sell second-hand headphone, amplifer and cable across US and Canada, is there any import duties I need to consider?
 
Thanks.

 

[kimvictor]

Depends really.
 
According to NAFTA, many goods made in USA or Mexico are duty-free when entering Canada. Second hand goods are taxable, although you won't have to pay the tax for the full price, but the price you've purchased them at(or whatever the "fair" market price for that good is). From what I can tell, you shouldn't have to, but you might end up paying about 5% duty.

 

[Kuddray]

Thanks for your information.

 

[kimvictor]

Keep in mind that the tax rate might differ with different prices too. For instance, you could probably get by the taxes with $300 headphones, but not with $1000 headphones.

 

[Kuddray]

Yes, more expensive one may attract more attetion.