Goods accompanying: Tools (kind of)
Mar 2nd 2024, 11:15 am
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Goods accompanying: Tools (kind of)
Howdy chaps and chappettes. I'm finally moving to Toronto on April 5th and I'm compiling my goods accompanying list (it will be very short. The goods to follow list is a blank sheet of paper! 😂) and, as I was perusing various sources for information on how best to comile this list I saw mention that tools of trade type objects aren't exempt from the import tax exemption this list provides. Is that true?
Also, does this only really apply to tools in the traditional sense? I have a handful of gadgets that I use for work but they're "backups/nice to have handy's" as the client usually supplies all the equipment required to execute the role. None of them are expensive and they're not essential for my job (I never charge them out as line items so they're not invoiced for or hired). I'd rather not get rid of them as they can make my life easier and I'm not sure where I'd source a couple of replacements when I get to Canada in terms of their brands!
Can I, as someone mentioned in a post on here, simply put "Toolbox with tools at value $CAD" and that's it or will I have to pay out to bring these in?
Tia you lovely lot.
#scared #excited
Also, does this only really apply to tools in the traditional sense? I have a handful of gadgets that I use for work but they're "backups/nice to have handy's" as the client usually supplies all the equipment required to execute the role. None of them are expensive and they're not essential for my job (I never charge them out as line items so they're not invoiced for or hired). I'd rather not get rid of them as they can make my life easier and I'm not sure where I'd source a couple of replacements when I get to Canada in terms of their brands!
Can I, as someone mentioned in a post on here, simply put "Toolbox with tools at value $CAD" and that's it or will I have to pay out to bring these in?
Tia you lovely lot.
#scared #excited
Mar 2nd 2024, 12:22 pm
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Re: Goods accompanying: Tools (kind of)
From the Customs Memorandum D2-2-1 Settlers effects
Goods Admissible
12. Either spouse may claim free importation of personal and household effects under tariff item No. 9807.00.00, regardless of whether the goods are registered jointly or in either name. Personal and household effects can include such items as:- (a) wearing apparel, household furniture and appliances, books, musical instruments, personal computers, bicycles, hobby tools, firearms, travel and utility trailers, pleasure boats, and personal aircraft;
Goods Not Admissible
13. The following are examples of goods which are not admissible under tariff item No. 9807.00.00 and are to be classified under the appropriate provision of the Customs Tariff:- (a) goods for the accommodation of others, for sale or hire, or for use in a business or manufacturing establishment, or as contractors' outfits, such as office equipment and furniture, dental chairs, welding equipment, metal and woodworking machines, vehicles and trailers for commercial use;
