Thread: Attn. Canadian Quilters - Buying fabric from the US
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Old 12-10-2015, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by EasyPeezy View Post
Not too long ago someone here asked about paying duties when buying
fabric from the US. I said I've never paid. I now stand corrected.
Today I got a bill for $28 (GST & PST) for some fabrics that cost
a grand total of USD 144.98. Just so you are aware.
While this is painful to pay, it isn't actually duty - its taxes on the sale- provincial and federal. Duty is over/above that, if it's charged.
Last edited by GEMRM; 12-10-2015 at 06:20 PM. Reason: correct explanation
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