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hawg · 15 October 2009, 10:28 AM

Has anyone ever had problems with the border either entering canada or the U.S. I am contemplating ordering from the U.S. but am unsure what problems one could encounter at the border if any. Help.

sleddog · 15 October 2009, 10:36 AM

Having to pay import duties and taxes are the only downfall...!

WJGESQ · 15 October 2009, 11:42 AM

We were questioned about our watches, actually in some detail Asked if we bought them in the bahamas (we had not). I thought that would be the end of it, but then he pop quizzed us about where they had been purchased. So, I would not take any unnecessary risks in that regard. Buy it abroad, pay the duty.

Czechman · 15 October 2009, 11:45 AM

There's a potential problem if you're shipping a Rolex. What I was told is that Rolex is the only entity that can import a Rolex and therefore your watch may wind up being seized.

Sounds a bit heavy-handed but that's what I was told.

I bought a watch from a Canadian seller and had someone wear it across the border and mail it from within the US.

Yume-sama · 15 October 2009, 11:51 AM

The duty really isn't that much, and now the CAD is on par with the USD, so if you can get a better deal in the USA, do it.

Or be fined $25,000 and be stopped at the border for the next 7 years. Your choice.

Even if you don't get stopped with it now, if you ever do, at any point in your life, you will have to prove you paid taxes on it in Canada. And then the fee is 40% plus taxes.

Speed · 15 October 2009, 12:19 PM

Why can't you just wear the watch...and ship the box home?

cody p · 15 October 2009, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masugu

Why can't you just wear the watch...and ship the box home?

yes, that sounds like a jolly good idea.

Balded · 15 October 2009, 02:54 PM

Just remove the tags beforehand ;-)

bodybump · 15 October 2009, 03:15 PM

unless you plan to sell your watch brand new...and you dont want to remove all the stickers...

Czechman · 15 October 2009, 08:41 PM

Just keep in mind that there are two ways to go here.

1. Legal. which means it's going to cost some money

2. Illegal, which could mean one of two things - you either get away with it or you get caught and pay a LOT of money.

AWATCH · 15 October 2009, 09:37 PM

Don't mean to shift the subject, but what if it is used and/or vintage Rolex watch, how is that considered? [specifically when shipped]

15 October 2009, 10:28 AM	#1
hawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 263	Border Problems?? Has anyone ever had problems with the border either entering canada or the U.S. I am contemplating ordering from the U.S. but am unsure what problems one could encounter at the border if any. Help.

15 October 2009, 10:36 AM	#2
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,930	Having to pay import duties and taxes are the only downfall...! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

15 October 2009, 11:45 AM	#4
Czechman "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Watch: See my signature Posts: 1,189	There's a potential problem if you're shipping a Rolex. What I was told is that Rolex is the only entity that can import a Rolex and therefore your watch may wind up being seized. Sounds a bit heavy-handed but that's what I was told. I bought a watch from a Canadian seller and had someone wear it across the border and mail it from within the US. __________________ "Woody and Jen say hey from North Kakalaki" 19019, 19018x3, 17000x2, 16570x2, 16220, 5700, 1501, 6564, 16030, 16710, 16610

15 October 2009, 03:15 PM	#9
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	unless you plan to sell your watch brand new...and you dont want to remove all the stickers... __________________

15 October 2009, 08:41 PM	#10
Czechman "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Watch: See my signature Posts: 1,189	Just keep in mind that there are two ways to go here. 1. Legal. which means it's going to cost some money 2. Illegal, which could mean one of two things - you either get away with it or you get caught and pay a LOT of money. __________________ "Woody and Jen say hey from North Kakalaki" 19019, 19018x3, 17000x2, 16570x2, 16220, 5700, 1501, 6564, 16030, 16710, 16610

15 October 2009, 11:42 AM	#3
WJGESQ Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,753	We were questioned about our watches, actually in some detail Asked if we bought them in the bahamas (we had not). I thought that would be the end of it, but then he pop quizzed us about where they had been purchased. So, I would not take any unnecessary risks in that regard. Buy it abroad, pay the duty.

15 October 2009, 11:51 AM	#5
Yume-sama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CAN / SIN Watch: Plat. Masterpiece Posts: 1,959	The duty really isn't that much, and now the CAD is on par with the USD, so if you can get a better deal in the USA, do it. Or be fined $25,000 and be stopped at the border for the next 7 years. Your choice. Even if you don't get stopped with it now, if you ever do, at any point in your life, you will have to prove you paid taxes on it in Canada. And then the fee is 40% plus taxes.

15 October 2009, 12:19 PM	#6
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Why can't you just wear the watch...and ship the box home?

15 October 2009, 02:54 PM	#8
Balded "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seattle Watch: GMTIIc,SD,Mil,Exp1 Posts: 73	Just remove the tags beforehand ;-)

15 October 2009, 09:37 PM	#11
AWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: al Location: GEORGIA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 1,759	Don't mean to shift the subject, but what if it is used and/or vintage Rolex watch, how is that considered? [specifically when shipped]

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