Bringing in Wheels from the U.S.

CM · 02-21-2011, 06:43 PM

Just wondering if any Canadians have had wheels shipped to a U.S. border warehouse and picked them up and brought them back to Canada? My question is, did you have to pay duty if the wheels were not made in the U.S.? I know you have to pay GST/HST and PST. With our CDN$ so good I was thinking of getting either Advan's or Volk's from the US>

Nitroxide · 02-21-2011, 11:48 PM

You have to pay duty if made outside north america and hst.

Yvette · 02-22-2011, 12:02 AM

they usually ask how much you are bringing....
you tell them, they ask for receipt, they tell you to go inside the building.
You go to one of their casher desk, and give them the receipt.
They tell you to pay whatever you owe....
I dont think they charge you duty... mostly just HST in my case.
My advice, dont lie at the border, you might get screwed up for your life just for couple hundred bux.

vanbmw · 02-22-2011, 08:24 PM

I have done it a few times. They do not care where they are made. They are only concerned about the value of the wheels. They will charge the HST only and no duty. If you are bringing them thru NEXXUS then you have to fill out the box for made in USA or imported. I had to take my receipt from tirerack inside the office to pay and they didn't charge me anything but the tax.

Yvette · 02-22-2011, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by vanbmw

I have done it a few times. They do not care where they are made. They are only concerned about the value of the wheels. They will charge the HST only and no duty. If you are bringing them thru NEXXUS then you have to fill out the box for made in USA or imported. I had to take my receipt from tirerack inside the office to pay and they didn't charge me anything but the tax.

I always wondered, what's the requirements for coming thru Nexxus?
the lane always seems not busy.....

Alex_bm · 02-23-2011, 08:03 AM

No issues, paid the HST and off I went

Lester · 02-23-2011, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by e90sexion

I always wondered, what's the requirements for coming thru Nexxus?
the lane always seems not busy.....

You have to pay $50 and apply for the card. http://getnexus.com/

You will get fingerprinted and photographed by US Customs and Immigration.

You also have to report everything. If they catch you bringing across an undeclared chocolate bar, you lose the pass. Zero tolerance, no excuses no second chances.

jrsharpebc · 02-23-2011, 04:52 PM

I've brought stuff back via car, but Tire Rack's brokerage and shipping are fairly reasonable if you're buying new tires and/or wheels from them. You have to figure what your time and fuel is worth to drive across the border (Blaine / Bellingham / Pt Roberts?), then compare that to the cost of shipping FOB your front door. To me, the additional $80 is worth the time off from work. YMMV...

Nexus is great! Fairly simple to obtain, but Lester is right...zero tolerance for dishonesty. But worth it's cost 10-fold if you travel to the States

vanbmw · 02-24-2011, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jrsharpebc

I've brought stuff back via car, but Tire Rack's brokerage and shipping are fairly reasonable if you're buying new tires and/or wheels from them. You have to figure what your time and fuel is worth to drive across the border (Blaine / Bellingham / Pt Roberts?), then compare that to the cost of shipping FOB your front door. To me, the additional $80 is worth the time off from work. YMMV...

Nexus is great! Fairly simple to obtain, but Lester is right...zero tolerance for dishonesty. But worth it's cost 10-fold if you travel to the States

I have usually bought from tirerack when they have had a free shipping in the US sale on. That makes it way worth the effort to drive down! I don't know if I have seen a free shipping to Canada with Tirerack...but I think I have seen it with Discounttiredirect.com. I live in White rock so it is a no brainer for me but it saved a significant amount of $$$.

py0413 · 02-25-2011, 08:58 AM

It is worth the drive down there if you are buying wheels, tires, other cars parts. Saves you A LOT of $$$. Just be honest and show them your invoice and pay the HST. If possible, print your own receipt because the American sometimes want to trouble you because they are dead bored at work. Also, make sure your seller have a printed invoice along with your packaging that will save your day.

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Yvette Major General 761 Rep 7,408 Posts Drives: M Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (19)	they usually ask how much you are bringing.... you tell them, they ask for receipt, they tell you to go inside the building. You go to one of their casher desk, and give them the receipt. They tell you to pay whatever you owe.... I dont think they charge you duty... mostly just HST in my case. My advice, dont lie at the border, you might get screwed up for your life just for couple hundred bux.
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vanbmw Major 130 Rep 1,101 Posts Drives: 2015 Black 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	I have done it a few times. They do not care where they are made. They are only concerned about the value of the wheels. They will charge the HST only and no duty. If you are bringing them thru NEXXUS then you have to fill out the box for made in USA or imported. I had to take my receipt from tirerack inside the office to pay and they didn't charge me anything but the tax.
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Alex_bm Major 175 Rep 1,040 Posts Drives: Giulia QV Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada, Toronto iTrader: (1)	No issues, paid the HST and off I went
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jrsharpebc New Member 0 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2011 128i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North Vancouver BC iTrader: (0)	I've brought stuff back via car, but Tire Rack's brokerage and shipping are fairly reasonable if you're buying new tires and/or wheels from them. You have to figure what your time and fuel is worth to drive across the border (Blaine / Bellingham / Pt Roberts?), then compare that to the cost of shipping FOB your front door. To me, the additional $80 is worth the time off from work. YMMV... Nexus is great! Fairly simple to obtain, but Lester is right...zero tolerance for dishonesty. But worth it's cost 10-fold if you travel to the States
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py0413 Major 110 Rep 1,291 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: BC iTrader: (2)	It is worth the drive down there if you are buying wheels, tires, other cars parts. Saves you A LOT of $$$. Just be honest and show them your invoice and pay the HST. If possible, print your own receipt because the American sometimes want to trouble you because they are dead bored at work. Also, make sure your seller have a printed invoice along with your packaging that will save your day. __________________ Must stop eating..............
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