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Originally Posted by opendoor
What are you guys buying from the US that incurs a lot of duty? Most consumer goods are just subject to sales tax on import which is the same as if you bought it here.
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You sound lucky. Essentailly anything not manufactured in the US is subject to duties. I have found if you are under $200 you won't get charged. I was dinged on a tent I bought from the states at something like 12% plus 5% gst. It was still cheaper than Canada.