shipping to Canada and duties

Hi Japhi,

As per above, if you have ?'s related to this topic, it's probably better to pm a Canadian member. But I have contacted our gov't officials myself on this matter, and they have informed me that tobacco products are in fact taxed at a rate of 700%.

japhi said:
Hate to bump old threads but I couldn't find any more info via a search...

My questios is: If a box from the states is opened, what percentage of duties are applied? Let's say I buy $100 in smokes from the US - can anyone tell me from experience what the approximate duty fee would be?
Click to expand...
 
Wow, 700% is insane. Sure takes the 'deal' out of good deal.

Cadillac - I'll follow your advice and keep my questions to PM.
 
Its not quite that bad, but it can take the sting out of a good purchase. The way I look at it, you are just paying what it takes to keep the customs guys employed, and they need jobs too. :):)
 
weetone said:
Good advice on keeping it to PMs. Personally, my t-shirts have come through unscathed ;)
Click to expand...

Coincidentally I've been planning my first online t-shirt purchase. After seeing the number 700% bandied about, should I think twice or still pull the trigger? Any advice on the PM would be appreciated.
 
A few years ago, i ordered a box of cigars from the US. The cost of the cigars was $56 and shipping was $27, Customs charged me $187 for duties/taxes. I paid the customs charge since the brand was not available locally and if it was it would be $5-$6 more per stick anyways if i purchased it from my neighborhood B&M., so i saved a bit overall. Peace.
 
smellyfeet said:
A few years ago, i ordered a box of cigars from the US. The cost of the cigars was $56 and shipping was $27, Customs charged me $187 for duties/taxes. I paid the customs charge since the brand was not available locally and if it was it would be $5-$6 more per stick anyways if i purchased it from my neighborhood B&M., so i saved a bit overall. Peace.
Click to expand...

Thanks Guys--I think I'll give it a shot.
 
Taboo is top shelf Rob is one of the best. There are other threads about this somewhere but the 3 I highly recommend are

Tabboo
Kioki
Atlantic

For accessories it is CigarMony all the way

they all ship to Canada.

As for Duties you are responsible for any duties that are assessed on your purchases from abroad whether Tobacco or not.
 
One of my hobbies of long-standing is the study of butterflies. I have sent dried butterflies to other collectors in the US and Canada for many years. In addition to the customs label, I have these nice, official-looking labels that say in bright red letters: DRIED INSECTS FOR SCIENTIFIC STUDY. NO COMMERCIAL VALUE.

There was once a Canadian BOTL who received a package of butterflies from me one December.......
 
Last edited:
Glacierman said:
One of my hobbies of long-standing is the study of butterflies. I have sent dried butterflies to other collectors in the US and Canada for many years. In addition to the customs label, I have these nice, official-looking labels that say in bright red letters: DRIED INSECTS FOR SCIENTIFIC STUDY. NO COMMERCIAL VALUE.

There was once a Canadian BOTL who received a package of butterflies from me one December.......
Click to expand...
Since there may have been tobacco beetles in there, I guess this could be technically correct. :tu
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top