I have a question concerning customs/duty for when you might buy some railway items from the US or UK, etc.
I've just just ordered a model diesel brake fan from the US off the the web and it still hasn't arrived (I ordered it about 10 days ago).
But I have bought several small items -- decals, traction tires, books, etc. -- from the UK and have never had to pay any customs or duty charges. These items (from the UK) also arrive very quickly in the mail -- only 4-5 days!!
Occasionally, I've considered buying something larger from these countries, i.e. an actual model loco or a chassis ....
Has anyone ever been hit with any customs/duty charges when buying stuff from the US or UK and, if so, roughly how much & for what sort of purchase?
I'm thinking of both eBay purchases as well as regular businesses.
Thanks! Just curious -- perhaps it's better to make most of my stuff from Canadian sources?
Rob
I've just just ordered a model diesel brake fan from the US off the the web and it still hasn't arrived (I ordered it about 10 days ago).
But I have bought several small items -- decals, traction tires, books, etc. -- from the UK and have never had to pay any customs or duty charges. These items (from the UK) also arrive very quickly in the mail -- only 4-5 days!!
Occasionally, I've considered buying something larger from these countries, i.e. an actual model loco or a chassis ....
Has anyone ever been hit with any customs/duty charges when buying stuff from the US or UK and, if so, roughly how much & for what sort of purchase?
I'm thinking of both eBay purchases as well as regular businesses.
Thanks! Just curious -- perhaps it's better to make most of my stuff from Canadian sources?
Rob