I had a similar issue - I ordered a new lute from Canada, and when is was
delivered to me in the U.S.A. I was billed $360 for import duty, even though
lutes are supposed to be duty free if made in Canada. It seems that there is a
NAFTA document which must be filled out by the maker. The maker did fill out
the document, but UPS lost it. I faxed a replacement document to UPS and the
duty was apparently refunded. I say apparently because UPS actually
billed the college where I work, so it is possible that if the duty wasn't
refunded
the charges got lost somewhere.
Wayne
Begin forwarded message:
> From: Graham Freeman <[email protected]>
> Date: November 1, 2010 9:38:55 AM EDT
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [LUTE] Thanks, and a Cautionary Tale
>
> Dear Collective Wisdom,
> A few weeks ago, I sent out a message soliciting advice concerning
> selling my theorbo on the lute list. Many of you replied promptly with
> some excellent advice, and I'm very grateful. Thank you to everyone who
> replied. I have sold my beautiful theorbo to a good home where it will
> be fed well and kept warm.
> Also, I might impart to you the cautionary tale of its transport. It
> was sent by UPS from Toronto to New York, and the shipping was prepaid
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