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Purchases over the allowed amount (750.00) ?
#34158
01/14/2015 06:24 PM
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In the past few trips to SXM we never purchased anything that was over the allowed amount which I think is 750.00. If we do this time (never know if hubby might find it in his heart to purchase a nice gift for my 60th) LOL,,,how do they charge or should I say what would they charge me? Has anyone done so? I know some would say, for instance, if it is a ring, just wear it,,,but I am somewhat of a coward when out of Canada. Opinions??
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Re: Purchases over the allowed amount (750.00) ?
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01/14/2015 06:51 PM
01/14/2015 06:51 PM
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The allowance is $800 per person. If you purchase something of value over that, just declare it and they will charge you the appropriate duty and taxes for the item. Sometimes, they may give you a break depending on the amount over the limit. It is always better to declare it, as if you don't and they suspect and have you open your bags, you could be denied access to travel out of the country and your name will alert them to check on you going forward. Canadian customs is stricter in a lot of ways over US customs. Lots of people as you say don't make a truthful declaration and sometimes get lucky, but it is not worth the risk. Even paying duty and taxes on an expensive jewellery item, you still save money.Honesty is always the best policy!
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Re: Purchases over the allowed amount (750.00) ?
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01/14/2015 07:41 PM
01/14/2015 07:41 PM
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Does Canada allow you to use the maximum total of all in your family traveling together as is the US custom?
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pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."
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Re: Purchases over the allowed amount (750.00) ?
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01/14/2015 11:05 PM
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Thanks. Good to know the amount is 800.00 per person. We are not that big of spenders,,,but you just never know. I will feel better playing it safe. Hopefully the amount can be total of both of us. We usually only buy t shirts, maybe a nice tablecloth as they have such nice ones, a sundress, a shirt, etc. But,,just wanted to ask in case we decide to spend a little more. As I said,,,I am a bit of a coward, so go the honest way.
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Re: Purchases over the allowed amount (750.00) ?
[Re: pat]
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01/14/2015 11:34 PM
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No, this no longer applies since the new exemption rules came into effect in 2012. Here are the rules as they now apply taken from their website.
[color:"blue"]Are personal exemptions subject to any terms or conditions?[/color] [color:"blue"] You should be aware that the following terms and conditions apply to personal exemptions:
You are not allowed to combine your personal exemptions with another person’s or transfer them to someone else. You are not allowed to combine your 48-hour exemption ($800 CAD) with your 7-day exemption ($800 CAD) for a total exemption of $1600 CAD. Children are entitled to a personal exemption as long as the goods they are declaring are for the child’s use. Personal exemption claims must be made in Canadian dollars, which requires you to convert the amount you paid for goods in the U.S. (including sales tax) into Canadian dollars at the applicable rate of exchange. Generally, the goods you include in your personal exemption must be for your personal or household use. This includes souvenirs, prizes and gifts. Goods brought in for commercial use or for another person do not qualify as a personal exemption and are subject to full duties. Goods you include in your 24-hour exemption or 48-hour exemption have to be with you on your arrival in Canada. Goods you claim in your 7-day exemption may be shipped to your home by mail, courier or other means of transportation, except for tobacco and alcohol.[/color]
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Re: Purchases over the allowed amount (750.00) ?
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01/14/2015 11:41 PM
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TY, Elizabeth, for the clarification. Too bad for the Canadians who shop and wish to be honest about it. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Purchases over the allowed amount (750.00) ?
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01/15/2015 10:31 AM
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It sounds like Canadian regulations are a lot more strict than US, if they actually enforce them. We regularly buy more than our allowance of certain things and always declare it on the form and can't remember EVER having had to pay duty.
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Re: Purchases over the allowed amount (750.00) ?
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01/15/2015 11:53 AM
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Yes, we learned that a while ago, even if we really did buy nothing, we put down like $50, because we were questioned when we didn't put down anything. They didn't actually search our bags though. We told them "we've been to SXM a million times, we don't need any more jewelry, liquor is too heavy to carry back and we sure as heck don't need any more t-shirts!!" <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Laugh.gif" alt="" /> If they looked at our passports, they saw a million stamps in there for SXM, so guess that satisfied them. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Smile.gif" alt="" /> These days, we have a brand new passport that we just initiated in December, so that story might not work! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Purchases over the allowed amount (750.00) ?
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01/15/2015 12:45 PM
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Thank you so much. When I vacation, I want to be happy, stress free, and no problems. This information helps so much. Re new Canadian rules,,,,,only in Canada - eh?? lol One more sleep,,,,all is good!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" />
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