Car Import from USA to Canada - Goods to Follow

[pavan23]

Hello Guys,

I would like to import a Toyota Corolla after 6 months from landing and would like to add the same in the Goods to Follow list.
I woud like to know how can i evaluate the car ? What is the amount that we have to put in the goods to follow list .
Is it the initial cost of the car ? or the current valuation ?

Thanks
Pavan

 

[Mirapakay]

Current value - You can put an approximate number. Remember if the value is more than $10K, you'll have to pay GST at the border.

 

[pavan23]

Current value - You can put an approximate number. Remember if the value is more than $10K, you'll have to pay GST at the border.

How much will the GST be if the car is around 14000$

 

[Mirapakay]

How much will the GST be if the car is around 14000$

GST

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is collected on all imported vehicles by the CBSA and is based on:

• the current GST rate (5%), and
• the U.S. sale price of the vehicle before any trade-ins (converted to CDN$)
  plus
• any state or local sales tax paid (converted to CDN$)
  plus
• any excise taxes or duties assessed by CBSA at the border.

For more details, see here: https://www.riv.ca/CostConsiderations.aspx

 

[rj16]

Current value - You can put an approximate number. Remember if the value is more than $10K, you'll have to pay GST at the border.

That's not true. As a new immigrant (Settler in CBSA terms), you're allowed to take your personal vehicles without paying any taxes. I believe you have to own and use the vehicle for 12 months prior to importing.

 

[pavan23]

That's not true. As a new immigrant (Settler in CBSA terms), you're allowed to take your personal vehicles without paying any taxes. I believe you have to own and use the vehicle for 12 months prior to importing.

I hope to clarify this with the CBSA when we do our landing next week...

Yes my vehicle is with me for over 2 years now.

 

[Mirapakay]

That's not true. As a new immigrant (Settler in CBSA terms), you're allowed to take your personal vehicles without paying any taxes. I believe you have to own and use the vehicle for 12 months prior to importing.

CBSA has asked me to pay GST on the vehicle since it's value is more than 10K CAD. So, do you think I should claim it?

 

[rj16]

CBSA has asked me to pay GST on the vehicle since it's value is more than 10K CAD. So, do you think I should claim it?

Are you moving into Canada from another country, permanently? Look at the guideline posted below. The $10000 limit only applies if you were a former resident and are moving back to Canada.

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/mrc-drc-eng.html

 

[Mirapakay]

Are you moving into Canada from another country, permanently? Look at the guideline posted below. The $10000 limit only applies if you were a former resident and are moving back to Canada.

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/mrc-drc-eng.html

Well, isn't that the intent of PR - to move permanently?

I did reach out to CBSA to confirm what I mentioned in my earlier post. There wouldn't be duty on vehicles manufactured in North America but excise tax and GST should be still paid. Please see below:

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d19/d19-12-1-eng.html

Customs Tariff, Taxes and Duties
124. Vehicles eligible for importation into Canada will be assessed for duty, excise tax and the goods and services tax (GST). The CBSA will assess duty on a vehicle manufactured in a country other than the US and Mexico.

125. If a vehicle is imported into Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario or British Columbia the importer must pay the GST, as well as the provincial part of the harmonized sales tax when they license their vehicle. For other provinces, sales tax may be applied when they license their vehicle.

 

[RaghuR]

Hi
So did you eventually have to pay GST and HST?

 

[Mirapakay]

Hi
So did you eventually have to pay GST and HST?

Please see my post and a supporting link above. Based on that, you can evaluate.

 

[RaghuR]

Please see my post and a supporting link above. Based on that, you can evaluate.

Hi, My question was specific to GST and You know there are different accounts from different links so I just wanted to know from somebody who has actually done it of late.
with that said, a simply Yes or No to my earlier question would be helpful. Thanks

 

[Mirapakay]

Hi, My question was specific to GST and You know there are different accounts from different links so I just wanted to know from somebody who has actually done it of late.
with that said, a simply Yes or No to my earlier question would be helpful. Thanks

Yes, you have to pay GST at the border if you are importing your car from US to Canada if it is bought after 2001 based on its value.

 

[MediaMaverick]

I imported my Subaru (worth 20k) in September when I moved to Canada. It was listed on my initial goods to follow list when I landed in late October 2019. I did not need to pay any GST taxes on the car only a $195 registrar fee.

 

[alainesoliveira]

I imported my Subaru (worth 20k) in September when I moved to Canada. It was listed on my initial goods to follow list when I landed in late October 2019. I did not need to pay any GST taxes on the car only a $195 registrar fee.

Did you have to submitt any paperwork on the car before your landing?