posted on November 9, 2000 12:43:44 PM new
I am shipping an item to Canada (from the US). The bidder paid $250 for this item, but I normally sell this same item for only about $150 or so. I don't want the bidder to be charged too much money in customs fees, so would it be OK if I put $150 as the value on the customs form, or am I required to put $250?
posted on November 9, 2000 12:51:50 PM new
I *always* state the amount of their bid on the customs form. If they paid $250, that is the value. Are you insuring it?
I get customers always asking me to put a lower price on the customs form - but I cannot do that and I make it very clear to my international customers. The amount of their bid is the amount I enter on the customs form. End of story.
It is also against the law to lie on the customs forms. Just something else to think about.
posted on November 9, 2000 12:54:06 PM new
If you insure it (which you should) you cannot insure it for more than the declared value, which means if you only insure it for $150 and something happens you will have to eat the other $100.
From a legal standpoint, it is illegal in both Canada and the US to falsify customs forms to evade taxes.
posted on November 9, 2000 12:56:52 PM new
Just some words of advice from a Canuck.
If Canada Customs opens & inspects the parcel they "might" ask the buyer to supply them with the end of auction details. At least on Candian eBayer from AW has had this happen.
Also, if you plan on insuring the parcel, the amount it's insured for will be the "Value" on the Customs form. Kinda hard to insure something for $250 US & then try & convince a Canada Customs agent it's only worth 150.
