25 Feb
2008
25 Feb
'08
7:17 a.m.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Devon Stopps" <devonstopps at gmail.com>
To: <cctalk at classiccmp.org>
Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 12:00 PM
Subject: Border US to CA (Was:Ebay: pdp 11/34 + lots of stuff)
I remember the discussion about bringing classic
computers across the
border from Canada to the USA, but, has anyone got any experiences going
the other way? Any issues since many of these systems are USA country of
origin? Especially with big iron, where you'd have a trailer or big
truck...
US and Mexican equipment fits under NAFTA and is duty free. You will pay
provincial and federal tax on the value of the equipment, so get a written
bill of sale (or a clear statement that you obtained the equipment for
free). If the goods are obtained for a non-commercial purpose, and you are
in the US over 48 hours, you qualify for tax-free allotments that grow as
you're gone for longer periods. You can check out the website for Canada
Customs and Revenue Agency for the fine print.
Jim