Buying in US and bringing to Canada

[jam39vw995]

Does anyone know what would be involved if I buy a boat in the US and bring it to Canada? I'd have to register it I'm sure but does anyone know everything you need to do?<br /><br />thanks

 

[roscoe]

Re: Buying in US and bringing to Canada

My dad did this a few years ago.<br />Although he still lives in the US, he leaves this boat in Ontario.<br />Bought boat.<br />Registered it in US, you may not have to do this, but dad needed to, to get the state to issue a title.<br />Took boat, receipts, title, and registration papers to Canada, reported intentions to Canadian Customs officials at the border.<br />Paid duty (tax) on the boat, get a receipt!!.<br />Registered boat in Canada.

 

[boston2]

Re: Buying in US and bringing to Canada

jeff i just did it this month.i live in victoria bought in seattle.trailer is the only thing that goes through riv program.boat you stop at border with bill of sale ,clear titles, etc ,pay gst and pst on canadian value.. they will register and give k numbers out.trailer has to be 17 numbers in serial # 1988 and newer.it was easy riv charges about 180 dollars to process trailer.best advice take a canadian trailer put the US boat it and drive home

 

[jam39vw995]

Re: Buying in US and bringing to Canada

Great info. Boston2<br /><br />I understand I'd have to pay the pst and gst on the value of the boat. How did they come up with a canadian value? I know you can dispute these if you don't agree. Good idea on the trailer, I will do that, cheaper too since I can buy a boat without a trailer.<br />Did you have to pay any tariffs?<br />thx

 

[Toad2001]

Re: Buying in US and bringing to Canada

If the boat was built outside North America, duty may be applied as well (I think its 9%).<br />GST is paid at customs based on declared value (at border), and PST is paid at the ships registry when you transfer ownership.<br />Good Luck

 

[jam39vw995]

Re: Buying in US and bringing to Canada

Alright,<br /><br />Thanks, I think this is all the info I need. Now to find a boat fairly close to home so I don't travel 3000 miles to get it.

 

[boston2]

Re: Buying in US and bringing to Canada

the form customs fills out is casual goods accounting document .you pay the gst and the pst to them then they do your pleasure craft licence,or pay pst later and register later.the value is based on your bill of sale ,if its low they may use nada US value and convert to cnd.canada customs has web site do a search on determining value..scott