purchasing equipment from the states

[Kellan3737]

Does anyone know if there issues purchasing screen printing equipment from the US and bringing it over the border into canada?  I'm looking at purchasing some equipment and this seemed like a solid thing to know so I dont get stopped at the border with my pants around my ankles. 

If anyone has any insight into this that would be greatly appreciated  thanks everyone!!

Kellan

[Admiral]

Lot of paperwork to fill out for customs, not sure what you would have to do tax wise...

We have sold merchandise in Canada but nothing equipment wise so I can't help you too much.

[tonypep]

Enzo is n Canada and he brokers/sells used equipment. I'll look up his #

[Homer]

http://www.cosmexgraphics.com/used_textile.htm


enzo. I may still have his cell # at the shop if needed.

[Printficient]

Work  514-745-3446

Cell  514-993-1672

[royster13]

I do not think there is a 1 size fits all answer.....Yes there will be duties, taxes, brokerage charges, forms, etc., however, they will all be different depending on what you are importing?.....

For commercial equipment you will likely require a "Business Number" and know how to complete the B3 forms.....

[3Deep]

What about electric is that not different in Canada, that could be an added cost.

Darryl

[Croft]

I have done it a few times, I went to pickup my purchases each time. It is easy ,
Before you leave call rev. can and get an importers number . It is just your HST # plus a few digits at end.
  When you come to the border go through the commercial truck lanes , you will be sent into the office to do the paperwork which is done on computers they have for you to use.
 Its pretty easy you will get guided through the questions and will give a duty code "screen print equipment" is duty free to Canada. You will have to pay HST then and thats basically it. They may ask to check item but they have only done it 1 out of the 3 times I've done it.

[Croft]

What about electric is that not different in Canada, that could be an added cost.

Darryl

Depending on initial electrical certification there could be no problem, If its an older item like spot or something your supposed to have an electrical inspector come by to check it and label it.

[Inkworks]

Get a Canadian broker involved, send them a copy on the invoice, pay brokerage charges and taxes, duty if applicable, receive freight.

It's never been any harder than that for me and I've bought all sorts of machinery from a few hundred bucks worth, to over $20,000.00 from the US.

You can broker it yourself if you want to save a bit of cash, but for what my broker charges me, it isn't worth the hassle to figure it all out and do it myself.

[Kellan3737]

thanks for the tips everyone.

[Inkworks]

Ps: they'll also want to know where the equipment was built, duty should be low if it was built in the US.