Nfalls- Race and Street and Canada Customs! ISSUES!!!!

[PT_Sean]

Bill called- he is getting ALL KINDS of grief from Canada Customs in trying to bring lots of PT parts over to the Cdn side for te show. He has to cough up much $$$ in GST (goods and service taxes) up front on the material he is bringing over, then charge 7% on everything he sells, THEN customs will rebate what wasn't sold, in about 4 months. Bill is NOT happy and may NOT make it in if this holds up!! He may bring 1 of each of everything and sell it on the US side on Sat nite or Sunday afternoon. That bites.

Sooooo - if you do NOT see Race and Street in FULL ATTIRE there, its not his fault- its our socialist gov't!

So sad! }

[DEF]

Noooooo! What will happen to me and all the merchandise from the different companies I am bringing??!?! I'm doomed!

Make sure you are on stand-by Friday night with your cell phone on. }

Also now if Race and Street will be on the US side. What happens to all the stuff we ordered from them? Will we get slammed when we attempt to cross the border with it when after pick it up from them?


:/

[Sterling]

Perhaps you can meet on US side to buy the merchandise

[ZED]

Also now if Race and Street will be on the US side. What happens to all the stuff we ordered from them? Will we get slammed when we attempt to cross the border with it when after pick it up from them?
:/

Pick it up and install it on the US side!! That way, customs will never see it!!
It's sad to see that our own government is screwing us over again!! I feel bad for the race and street guys!

Welcome to life in Canada. The land of 15% tax!!

[saxonburgcruiser]

boy that really sucks!! typical of government to intrude into our daily lives so much.

[DEF]

Any news?

[REESE]

Speedskater Ken and Kathy came up with a great idea! we are not bringing any merchandise through customs. Our boxes are wrapped in Christmas wrapping paper. An early Merry Christmas to Sean and PT Widow

[PT_Sean]

I was at an airshow today, Canada Customs had a booth- I talked to them...

ANY item over $60 value, whether its a gift or not, is subject to the laws of THIS land- the recipient will be forced to pay 15% taxes on the Cdn value, converted at a rate of 1.51. This applies to mail and couriered items.

At the border, it is up to the guard of the day! If the prizes being brought over are indeed prizes, and the guard likes your face, no prob. Otherwise, there MAY be a duty to be paid (if non-automotive parts) and/or 15% taxes.

I explained the situation, they asked that I call the Rainbow Bridge guardhouse. They are open 24 hours a day, I am about to call now!

My advice- just be honest (this may change in about 1 hour)

S

[Powertrip]

Im sorry guys, but being a proud Canadian, why don't all of us other Canadians purchase their parts from a Canadian company? I could understand for some of the 'unavailable' custom parts -- but most items can be ordered through your local performace shop. Support OUR economy guys....

The prices aren't much different anyhow, with the exchange rate and all. Besides, the service/warranty is much nicer when its close to home!

[PT_Sean]

Ptrip- I agree except for 2 things:

a) PT parts are tough to find here, as are experienced PT parts installers (at least that has been my find). R & S haver parts, installers, and very nice prices.

b) Race and Street offered MANY door prizes, as well as a cash donation towards the park expenses. No-one that I found on OUR side even came close to that generousity.

C eh N eh D eh