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<blockquote data-quote="Khaalis" data-source="post: 3871383" data-attributes="member: 2167"><p>The cost increase for such products in Canada (and similar in other countries) has nothing to do with the product's value itself or the company wanting to make more money in said country or even the value of the "Dollar" (though value of the dollar is sometimes part of the equation). The real reason for the price difference is the fact that there are various other financial factors involved that are not dealt with here in the US. These factors include the fact that these items are considered an "import" in Canada. </p><p></p><p>This means that the product's shipper has to deal with the following increases in selling costs for Canada, thus the higher price point.</p><p></p><p><strong>* Customs Duties</strong> (this is a % cost bases on the type of product, amount being imported, etc.)</p><p></p><p><strong>* Goods and Services Tax (GST)</strong> (All commercial goods entering Canada are subject to customs duty and the goods and services tax.)</p><p></p><p><strong>* Customs Broker Fees</strong> (This is similar in many ways to a legal protection to make sure all your documentation is in order and that the correct fees are paid. Very few businesses do NOT use a broker.)</p><p></p><p><strong>* 'Canadian Post' processing fees</strong> (This is a standard fee - $5.00 processing fee ($8.00 for Priority Post) for each package to clear Canada Customs).</p><p></p><p>These are just a few of the things involved when a US company sells a product for a higher price in Canada than in the US, and often why many Canadians (who live near the border) come to the US to shop and try to get goods back into Canada undeclared.</p><p></p><p>For more detailed information you can go here: <a href="http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/general/faq/menu-e.html" target="_blank">Canada Border Services Agency</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Khaalis, post: 3871383, member: 2167"] The cost increase for such products in Canada (and similar in other countries) has nothing to do with the product's value itself or the company wanting to make more money in said country or even the value of the "Dollar" (though value of the dollar is sometimes part of the equation). The real reason for the price difference is the fact that there are various other financial factors involved that are not dealt with here in the US. These factors include the fact that these items are considered an "import" in Canada. This means that the product's shipper has to deal with the following increases in selling costs for Canada, thus the higher price point. [b]* Customs Duties[/b] (this is a % cost bases on the type of product, amount being imported, etc.) [b]* Goods and Services Tax (GST)[/b] (All commercial goods entering Canada are subject to customs duty and the goods and services tax.) [b]* Customs Broker Fees[/b] (This is similar in many ways to a legal protection to make sure all your documentation is in order and that the correct fees are paid. Very few businesses do NOT use a broker.) [b]* 'Canadian Post' processing fees[/b] (This is a standard fee - $5.00 processing fee ($8.00 for Priority Post) for each package to clear Canada Customs). These are just a few of the things involved when a US company sells a product for a higher price in Canada than in the US, and often why many Canadians (who live near the border) come to the US to shop and try to get goods back into Canada undeclared. For more detailed information you can go here: [URL=http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/general/faq/menu-e.html]Canada Border Services Agency[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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