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Archive 2015 · Importing lenses from HK to Canada

  
 
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Importing lenses from HK to Canada


Good day everyone,

I am considering purchasing a lens from HK but I am curious about duty / import fees. I am in Canada, and purchase on an almost weekly basis from the USA so I know EXACTLY what to expect from the USA.

However, when it comes to Hong Kong I am not so sure. I assume that as a minimum I will need to pay provincial taxes, and perhaps some duty. I was under the impression that lenses had no duty on them, so if anyone is experienced with purchasing from HK I wuold appreciate you chiming in!

Thanks,

Charles



Feb 10, 2015 at 05:27 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Importing lenses from HK to Canada


Hi Charles,

Should be no duty. You'll pay a small handling fee, plus HST. You might get it for no charges if it's handled at this end by Canada Post. Same as from the US, except you don't have to avoid UPS Ground.



Feb 10, 2015 at 08:07 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Importing lenses from HK to Canada


Thanks Jim. I figured you would chime in!

Now to blow some money.



Feb 10, 2015 at 08:21 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Importing lenses from HK to Canada


AFAIK, Canada does not have a free trade agreement with China and likely not to the extent of NAFTA. As a result, duty could be an issue when importing a lens from HK. HST will certainly be charged on the Canadian dollar value of the lens.

I'll be checking in to hear how things turn out with buying the lens from HK.

Edited on Feb 11, 2015 at 07:34 AM · View previous versions



Feb 11, 2015 at 06:35 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Importing lenses from HK to Canada


I have imported many lenses from HK, and China, both new and used, and I have never had to pay duty; sales tax and handling fee (~$5 to $15), yes.


Feb 11, 2015 at 07:32 AM





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