Bring BRS order to Canada

imisky · #1 08-17-2013, 06:27 AM

Dutys and etc. depends heavily on the custom officer you deal with at the time of crossing back after you pick up the goods.

Generally speaking, anything under $100 they'll let you through without any hassle. Anything over $300 and they'll usually have you go in and pay duty.

Just make sure you declare everything and have your receipts with you incase you need to go in and pay. tell them exactly what you brought in, in this case. "aquarium supplies" valued at "xxx amount" and you should be good.

htfn · #2 08-17-2013, 07:18 AM

OK, I will do that. Thanks

htfn · #3 08-17-2013, 07:20 AM

Oh, also I bought a lots of bulks. Do they open these?

Vancouver Reefer · #4 08-17-2013, 12:45 PM

Next time you should just have BRS ship it direct to your door as they cover all the duty costs and their shipping is fairly reasonable.

htfn · #5 08-17-2013, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Vancouver Reefer

Next time you should just have BRS ship it direct to your door as they cover all the duty costs and their shipping is fairly reasonable.

Yes, that is easiest way, but I ordered heavy stuff and spent more than their free shipping amount. If I receive at my door, my shipping cost is $130, so I don't save any.

htfn · #6 08-17-2013, 03:52 PM

I usually go down to states for fuel up and grocery shopping and I believe within 24 hours, we can only bring back Canadian $50 value per person. I spent more than US$240, so that is one of the reason I warry about and also I don't like a lots of paper work.
Anyway, thanks guys I'll pick them up later today.

reefermadness · #7 08-17-2013, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by htfn

I usually go down to states for fuel up and grocery shopping and I believe within 24 hours, we can only bring back Canadian $50 value per person. I spent more than US$240, so that is one of the reason I warry about and also I don't like a lots of paper work.
Anyway, thanks guys I'll pick them up later today.

Actually less than 24 hrs gets you nothing but I find most customs agents will let you by with at least $100. Over 24 hrs and you get $200.

If they do make you pay tax its fast and easy mm you just show the receipt.

Vancouver Reefer · #8 08-17-2013, 04:27 PM

I find Drs Foster & Smith great for shipping heavy stuff. I always get my salt from them and they can ship it to my door cheaper than i can drive to Winnipeg.

Their selection available to Canadians is great. I just use BRS for the additives and RO/DI filters etc.