BiscottiGelato

Make that $400. I think the customs have a policy where they have to tax you if it's $400+ per head. Under $400 is at their discretion.

So far, I've done a LOT of trips just under $400. None got taxed. *fingers crossed*.

Yes, I use TLC thru Point Roberts.

BiscottiGelato

So which is the best at the Point Roberts side? TSB seems run down and such. No real space for cutting your boxes down and such. Anything else?

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but $400 is 48 hour or more wor ?

I usually just do 2 day trip to Seattle .. but less then 48 hour ...
Catpiano 發表於 2012-12-3 09:50

I tell them I have been in the states for 15 minutes each time. And I got $3XX. The worst I got was the customs officer thinking hard for like 10 seconds and then ask a few more questions like "is it personal use", "is it for this vehicle", etc, then let me go.

For same day Seattle trip, I have friends who got $1k+ between 2 ppl and still not get taxed.

Regardless, it's always a good idea to tell the truth on how much you have bought. Most likely is that you won't get taxed anyways. And even if you get taxed, it's just 12%. If by buying in the states didn't save you much more than 12%, you shouldn't have bothered to begin with.

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我有親戚住seattle, 每月上嚟一次, 叫佢地帶, 美國牌, 點都無問題.  
至於車呔, 就install咗先番 ...
satil 發表於 2012-12-4 08:10

Just go Discount Tires in the states. Prices can be better than Tire Rack cuz no shipping charge.

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Lets do some compare

Goodyear Eagle GT 225/55R17

Discount tire :  $146 + $ ...
satil 發表於 2012-12-4 13:54

Depends on the tire.

Say staggered 18" Michelin PSS. $1,086.00 from Tire rack subtotal. $1,098.00 from Discount Tires subtotal. If no sales tax, yeah, probably cheaper for Tire Rack. But if there is sales tax, then no way that $12 diff in sub total cost is going to cover the $6X shipping. Depending on the shop used, installation can also be more than $15.20 also.

And say there is a tire that's cheaper over @ Discount Tires than Tire Rack. Theoretical.

My main take on Discount tires is less hassle. I don't even have to put in a CC number or anything. Just pre-order, pay there once, all done. Have been extremely quick for me each time. Like, 45 minutes quick.

If I order tires to carry back up the border with no installation, i will usually order from Tire rack.

BiscottiGelato

Bleh. Declared $385 on kitchen goods thru Blaine and got taxed. Never got taxed @ Point Roberts. Even tho usually Blaine < $400 rarely get taxed too. Gonna go back to Point Roberts next time anyways.

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I used to come back using regular lane...but since I know that I can do verbal declaration...I just  ...
fibbi 發表於 2012-12-6 01:22

Limiting to $200 each time, gas cost from the repeated trips would cost much more than taxes la.

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A while back when we cross the Nexus lane, the office "refused" to take our form after asking how mu ...
B2L2 發表於 2012-12-6 10:13

4 ppl no use in this scenario, cuz the pair of ski's only for one of the person in the group.

Might as well have each person getting a $200 jacket summing up to $800. Probably better when crossing the border this way.