Just thought i'd share this bit of wonderful (being sarcastic) news.
When I brought my newly aquired S-V into Canada on Thursday, I was prepared
to pay the Goods & Services Tax (GST). I had no plans on paying duty. My
understanding was that any vehicle over 25 was exempt. This was definatelty
true when I brought my S-IV across a year and a half ago.
Well, surprise, surprise, surprise. Gotta pay duty. 6.1% and the GST. I just
thought i'd share this with you and if you are considering on bringing an
Alpine to Canada be prepared.
I have contacted various members at the Customs office to ensure that this
is correct. Apparently, only vehicles (over 25 years old) manufactured in
Canada/US/Mexico are exempt. Good old free trade eh?
If anyone can prove Canada Customs wrong, I would appreciate hearing from
you. I have 6.1% reasons to get my money back.
Ohan Korlikian
Vancouver, BC
'64 Series IV Alpine GT B9405413 LRX (To be completed next century)
'67 Series V Alpine B395009458 LRX
www.sunbeamcanada.org
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