When I import from another country (into Canada) I always try to specify shipping by post. It's slower but I have not ever had to pay import fees or taxes ... ever. Fedex, DHL and UPS are another story entirely. Expecting a shipment of m3 bolts today for a eurorack setup and Fedex is charging $44 fees and taxes ... for $10 worth of bolts!!! Ridiculous. Postal is the way to go (not ... going postal).
Keitih
Edit: forgot to mention that I tried Thomann for the first time a couple of months ago to see if they really are cheaper. They ship (to Canada, at least) by DHL who then hands it off to Canada Post! No import fees!!
Keitih
Edit: forgot to mention that I tried Thomann for the first time a couple of months ago to see if they really are cheaper. They ship (to Canada, at least) by DHL who then hands it off to Canada Post! No import fees!!