Doug,
I've purchased from private parties in Canada and from Henry's in Toronto.
In all cases, they arrived from US Postal Service or UPS/Fed Ex to me in
Chicago without any stops in Customs or duties. I don't believe there are
any duties to be paid on cameras imported INTO the US. I think we have had
discussions before about the IMPORT duties that Canadians are liable for.
Perhaps this is where the retailers in Canada get confused.
Regards, Bob S.
<< I was wondering if any of my fellow U.S.A.ers have had experience
buying
from Canadian Photo Houses. I've contacted one on the potential purchase of
a Pentax MZ-3. They will charge in CA dollars both camera and freight. No
problem there as it'll go on the Visa. My understanding fails when they say
that the duties are my responsibility. Having no experience in this regard,
how does this work? Will the shipment be held in limbo at the border? Will I
have an additional COD payment upon delivery? Will it be held hostage by
Fed-Ex at their office? >>
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