Originally Posted by
ryansexton
Its like 10% to declare it, 30% if you hide it, but then get caught and produce a receipt, and 60% if you get caught and don't produce a receipt, or produce a receipt that is counterfeit. These are rough estimates, I don't remember the actual numbers.
But picking it up is cheaper still.
what the hell are you talking about?
Bike
parts are largely duty-free. The exceptions include built wheels (6%) and complete bikes (up 13% - depending on country of manyfacture)
Parts are
not tax free. You will owe at least GST, plus PST too depending on your province (BC was PST-free on bikes and parts).
This is the same amount you'll pay if you have it shipped.
However, if yo uhave it shipped you'll likely have to also pay a brokerage fee which varies by carrier. FedEx and UPS will both gouge you.