On 11/2/2025 9:32 AM, Stephen Adolph wrote:
just as an example,
Following the official process, the extra fees required on a $75 CAD
REX# is $31.87 CAD just for duties and border brokerage. Actual
shipping fees are in addition. This is based on an HS code 8473.30
"memory module". Maybe there is a better HS code.
I've not found any that are better (I import assembled items from other
countries). I mean, while there might be a code that describes the item
better, it doesn't help with the cost.
It isn't clear to me that working with someone In the USA as a
distributor really improves things. I still need to declare what it
is, and prepay duties based on the declared value. At least for USA
sales I don't need to collect sales tax and remit to the Canadian gov't.
A distributor probably won't, but would you consider letting a US
resource build and sell the units? That would help. Though I am happy to
do so, ArcadeShopper is probably the better option for this crowd, as
he's more well known.
If automated assembly is needed, I have a US-based option that won't
break the bank, and I do small runs all the time.
I'm looking at creating a shopify online store, because it looks like
they can automate some time savers for me.
- order acceptance
- payments and duty collection and remittance
- label creation and export form creation
They are nice, but if you're only doing a few things, it might make more
sense to offer your products through an existing storefront.
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