GST and Duty exemption for antiques?

[wbaad]

Hi all,
Does anybody know if antique firearms would be exempt from GST or Duty on import due to being over 100 years old? I believe there is an exemption in the us, but not sure about Canada.
Thanks

 

[popcanhunter]

Hi all,
Does anybody know if antique firearms would be exempt from GST on import due to being over 100 years old? I believe there is an exemption in the us, but not sure about Canada.
Thanks

they are taxable.

are you a farmer by any chance? if so, you can call it a farm expense and get the ITC

 

[Steppenwolf]

Have the shipper write on the Customs Declaration label "ANOX 9040 FOR HISTORICAL REENACTMENT" no tax or duty.

 

[elwoodpdowd]

Hi all,
Does anybody know if antique firearms would be exempt from GST on import due to being over 100 years old? I believe there is an exemption in the us, but not sure about Canada.
Thanks

If it's a vehicle and it's over 25ys then it's exempt Duties, other goods must fall under either the 50yr or 100yr category to be exempt duties. All goods still attract GST/HST and PST. Call CBSA and they will tell you what you need.

 

[wbaad]

This would fall under the 100 year category. Unfortunately not a farmer or trapper.

 

[wbaad]

will probably have to try contacting CBSA by phone as I can't find anything online. Hopefully one of the experienced importers can let me know

 

[dingus]

There exempt from Duty if there made in North america (we have free trade with the USA on NA made goods) they are not exempt from the GST/ PST tho you will get charged both and a customs handleing fee thats like $10

 

[elwoodpdowd]

will probably have to try contacting CBSA by phone as I can't find anything online. Hopefully one of the experienced importers can let me know

wbaad, the tariff code is 9706.00.00.90, go to CBSA website and go to the import/export tab. Next go to the Customs Tariffs. Look up this code and it explains it for you.

 

[wbaad]

wbaad, the tariff code is 9706.00.00.90, go to CBSA website and go to the import/export tab. Next go to the Customs Tariffs. Look up this code and it explains it for you.

Ahh got it! Thank you.
I got charged duty on my import even though it had proof of antique status and they held it for a week in Montreal to open the box and confirm it was an antique, then charged as if it wasn't! Je ne parler englais I guess....
Waste more time filling out the dispute form.
Rant off

 

[elwoodpdowd]

Ahh got it! Thank you.
I got charged duty on my import even though it had proof of antique status and they held it for a week in Montreal to open the box and confirm it was an antique, then charged as if it wasn't! Je ne parler englais I guess....
Waste more time filling out the dispute form.
Rant off

Just remember, it should've been duty free, but you will still have to pay the other taxes. Having said that, the refund should also reflect a change in the other taxes since taxes were also applied to the duty and the value of the goods.

Good luck

 

[wbaad]

Just remember, it should've been duty free, but you will still have to pay the other taxes. Having said that, the refund should also reflect a change in the other taxes since taxes were also applied to the duty and the value of the goods.

Good luck

Thanks. I have no problem paying the other taxes, but it annoys me when people don't do their job and it ends up costing me time and money. 37 dollars in duty can buy me some ammo or components!

 

[wbaad]

Success! I submitted a dispute and got 41$ back in duty and GST. It didn't even take a month. Thank you for all your help!