Buying used, US to Canada, tax and duty?

interesting, it's a bryston preamp, returning from New York to me in Toronto..no duty would be great..

When purchasing items from the US, you will be assessed, GST, PST, customs/brokerage handling fees, and duty if the unit falls outside the NAFTA guidelines.

Customs/brokerage fees will vary depending on the carrier of choice. I would avoid UPS, as their handling fees are outrageous.

The good news is that the Canadian dollar is at a 20 year high.

thanks, but does this mean I should have arranged the sending on sellers behalf, arranging broker, even choosing his courier brand i.e. Fed Ex? He just sent it, I foolishly assumed he new what he was doing as he buys and sells dozens of pieces....what were my responsibilities on the receiving end..

Hello,

You will 7% gst and duty free tax as I know is 6% plus $5.00 Can handling fee on the products. I hope it could help.
HT

Should have shipped it as a repair.