Crossing U.S Border?????

Question

I am going to travel from vancouver to seattle.Will be visiting a friend and going shopping there.What is the maximum you can spend in clothes at the state?I heard you have to pay taxes if you go over the limit.

Answer 1

As far as I am aware there is no state tax in WA

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Answer 2

CUSTOMS & DUTY FREE ALLOWANCES AND RESTRICTIONS

Non-residents entering Canada:

      Tobacco*...200 cigarettes and 50 cigars and 200g of loose tobacco

      Liquor*...1 bottle of wine or spirits, 24 bottles or cans of beer

      *Applies only to passsengers over 18 yrs of age

      Perfume....Reasonable amount

      Cameras....No restrictions

      Film.......Reasonable amount

      Gifts......$60 Cad max per gift -excludes tobacco/liquor

      Agricultural items/currency...Refer psgr to consulate

Residents returning to Canada:

      After 24 hr absence...C$50

      --No Tobacco and Liquor

      After 48 hr absence...C$200

      Tobacco...200 Cigarettes and 50 Cigars

      Liquor....40 oz. (1.14 Litres)

      After 7 days absence...C$750

      Tobacco...200 Cigarettes and 50 Cigars and 200g of Tobacco

      Liquor....1.14 litres of liquor or 1.5 litres of wine

Former residents entering Canada:

1 year absence any articles owned for at least 6 months before return to Canada

Prohibited items:

The importation of firearms, explosives, endangered species or animals and plants, animal products, meat, food and plant material is subject to certain restrictions and formalities. The importation of fresh fruit is prohibited. Dogs and domestic cats may be imported from certain rabies-free countries (including the united kingdom and the republic of ireland) subject to certain restrictions and formalities (but note that rabies is present in Canada and pets will generally face quarantine on returning home).

Note: There is a general sales tax (GST) in canada of 7% on all goods and services. Visitors may reclaim this tax on accommodation and any goods purchased and taken out of the country, the total amount on each receipt for eligible exported goods must be at least C$3.50, visitors must also claim at least C$14 per rebate form. However, gst is not reclaimable on food, drinks, tobacco or any form of transport. To claim a rebate, a gst form must be completed, with all original reciepts attached, and mailed to the address on the form. Forms are available in hotels and tourist offices. GST must be claimed before applying for provincial tax, with the exception of quebec and manitoba, where the provincial sales tax can be reclaimed at the same time as gst on the gst form. GST forms should be sent to Revenue Canada, Customs and Excise, Visitors Rebate Programme, Ottawa, Ontario KLA 1J5.

Bringing Goods into Canada for Personal Use

Most things that you bring into Canada for your personal use during your visit will be considered "personal baggage" by Canada Customs. Some examples of personal baggage are food, fishing tackle, cars, boats and motors, snowmobiles, fuel, sports equipment, television sets, musical instruments, computers and cameras.

You are not allowed to carry a weapon, such as a firearm or mace or any other spray to be used against humans, for self-defence in Canada. There is more information about the restrictions on importing firearms to Canada below.

Canada Customs' chief concern is to establish that you really are bringing the goods in for your personal use. If you are going to be carrying large amounts of consumable products, such as food or fuel, please contact a Canada Customs office before you begin your trip to determine what special measures you should take.

You may also bring bona fide gifts worth up to Canadian $60 each for your friends in Canada without paying duty, provided these do not consist of tobacco or alcoholic beverages.

Information about Canada Customs & Revenue Agency, including excise and GST, is of a general nature only and is not intended to constitute advice for any specific situation. For particular questions, the reader is invited to contact Canada Customs

Restrictions on items for Personal Use

Alcohol

Those meeting the age requirements of the province or territory of entry (19 in most provinces; 18 in Alberta, Manitoba, and Québec) may bring into the country either:

    * 1 liters (40 ounces) of liquor or wine; or

    * 24 containers, at 355 milliliters (12 ounces) each, or their equivalent, of beer or ale Any alcohol in excess of these amounts will be subject to duty, provincial fees and taxes, except where it is illegal to bring in more alcohol than specified above.

Tobacco

Visitors meeting the age requirements of the province or territory of entry are allowed to bring the following amounts of tobacco into Canada without paying duty:

    * up to 200 cigarettes,

    * 50 cigars,

    * 200 grams (7 ounces) of loose tobacco

    * and 200 tobacco sticks.

Any additional quantities are subject to duties and provincial fees and taxes. Some provinces may also limit the total amount of tobacco that can be brought into their jurisdiction.

Drugs for Medical Use

Prescription drugs should be clearly identified and should be carried in the original packaging with a label that specifies both wh