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As long as the package is labeled as a Private sale, and that it contains used goods, and it falls under the $20CDN ($1CDN = ~$0.80USD; $1USD = ~$1.25CDN) limit, the recipient does not have to pay anything above and beyond the cost of the item and shipping. Send the item Canada Post / USPS, and...

Really? Cause the last time I had duty charged to me (I'm in Calgary, Alberta), it was on a ~$15 CD. I was charged ~$6.50 Customs fees, which consisted of $5.00 handling fee and $1.40 tax. I'm in Alberta, so it's 7% tax, and on $20 ($15 for the CD and $5 handling fees), there's $1.40 worth of tax.

First off, thank you to all those who offered their appreciation of my first post. I was just offering some information gained from experience to clarify a few things :-). Well, being a used item from a private individual, he may not have to pay anything, although I have a feeling that there...

Private sales are not subject to duty in Canada, even those from the United States. If I remember correctly, on the customs form, there are three check boxes: Gift, Merchandise and Other. Most people mistakenly check Merchandise, if the sale comes from eBay. There's nothing fraudulent about...