Canadian Tobacco Import Laws

[smokertruck]

Did a search on site kept getting retailers links.
Canadians -

Read we can import 3.5 oz tobacco no import taxes - what is easiest way if i want more - separate shipments or all in one - usa post office - or just pay duty ( depressing ).

 

[irwinmetro]

I believe that's the case for bringing it in personally. I don't think ordering it falls under the same category. But everything I can find on the subject seems to be conflicting.

2.3.2
Tobacco and Tobacco Products
The importation of tobacco products must meet the requirements of the following:
Stamping and Marking of Tobacco Products Regulations (visit http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/showtdm/cr/SOR-2003-288 for more information)

Tobacco Act (visit http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/T-11.5/ for more information).
NOTE:
Labelling and stamping requirements of the Tobacco Regulations do not apply when an individual imports five or less units of packaged tobacco. A unit is defined as: 200 cigarettes; 50 cigars; 200 tobacco sticks; or 200 g of manufactured tobacco.
Tobacco importations are not eligible for the $20CDN duty and tax exemption or as gifts. The CBSA will assess duties and taxes on tobacco products.

Canada Post
Now I'm no lawyer, but to me that means you don't have to label tobacco under those regulations within the units provided, but you "should" still have to pay import tariffs.
Of course the long and short of it is, many Canadians have successfully imported tobacco without the excessive taxes by keeping the orders on the smaller side.

 

[peckinpahhombre]

Absolutely right Irwin. It used to be you were good if you imported less than 200g by mail, but that was changed a couple of budgets ago. Now they can nail you if you import any amount by mail/courier. That said, if you keep it at 200g or less (7oz) it is unlikely you will be nailed based on my experience.

 

[peckinpahhombre]

Yes, if you import a kg (i.e. 5 x 200g) or more, then not only can they nail you for duty, but your shipment will be seized unless the product meets Canadian labelling requirements (and it won't).

 

[smokertruck]

Any body know what % our duty buddies will charge as duty & hst ??

 

[peckinpahhombre]

The federal rate is $5.31 per 50 grams (it near doubled this past march). Then you also have a provincial rate, depending on the province in which you are receiving it (in Ontario it is 12.35¢ per gram - I understand other provinces, including BC, are higher). Then on top of that you have GST/HST, depending on your province. And then Canada Post will levy a charge for the paperwork.
Oddly, the handful of time I have paid duty, they have screwed up the charges - usually lower than what it should be - though on a couple of occasions the customs person was on the ball and levied the right amount - worked out to around $50, give or take, on a 200g order.

 

[smokertruck]

What rate duty do they charge on a us pipe $200. to 300 us approx ?