US-Canada duty rates?

[Bob I]

Originally Posted by SeaHorse_Fanatic

I'm thinking of ordering a couple of T5 HO Actinics for my tank from a site in the US. Total would be just under $60US. Anyone have an idea what the duty would be on this amount? Is there a set percentage? Want to find out if it's worth it. Looking for a Cdn source for a Helios T5 HO Actinic 36" unit (with built-in ballast). Thanks in advance.

Anthony

Have it sent by USPS. there is no duty, but you will pay GST, and a $5.00 handling charge. I have done this many times. BTW the Helios T5 actinics crap out in a week. Reefsolutions used to carry them, but stopped because of the problems. The US wholesaler would not back them up.