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Old 01-08-2009, 11:19 AM   #1
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Importing USED Wheels from the States
Im going to be importing some wheels mounted on new tires from the States.

They're 18" Volks - 5 years old with 2 small curb marks on them so you know theyre used.

The guy at the shop said that he can make the receipt to whatever amount I want.
What value should I declare to make it sound reasonable?
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Old 01-08-2009, 11:26 AM   #2
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Good luck claiming them if anything goes wrong.
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Old 01-08-2009, 11:39 AM   #3
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Like the above poster said, claim them at amount you are willing to loose. If you don't care claim them at $500 but you'll only get $500 if they are covered by insurance.

Keep in mind depending on some shipping companies have restriction on used items when claiming insurance so maybe it doesn't even matter.
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I'm guessing you are referring to ICBC claims in case of an accident?
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I'm guessing you are referring to ICBC claims in case of an accident?
courier claims, if they get lost or damaged in the shipping.
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Old 01-08-2009, 12:46 PM   #6
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Declare whatever you want.

Keep in mind that Canada customs may take a dim view to a seriously submarket-value declaration.
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Old 01-08-2009, 01:41 PM   #7
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how much should 5 year old 18" volks cost anyway
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Old 01-08-2009, 03:32 PM   #8
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I bought a set of Work wheels 17" and declared them for $700. It was on brand new tires too. When I went through customs they're in the car out of the box but they didn't even take a look at them.
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ship them to blaine or pt. roberts.

bring them over yourself.

save on shipping and duty.
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Old 01-08-2009, 10:28 PM   #11
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ship them to blaine or pt. roberts.

bring them over yourself.

save on shipping and duty.
You don't save duty.
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