wonderings
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Anyone order a helmet from Revzilla? There is a helmet I am interested in but it is just not available in Canada, or at least anywhere that has it so I can try it on. Any extra duty and any issues with returning?
Tax can be applied to everything!
No issues. As long as you know the size then it's all good, if not you'll have to ship it back which would add to your total. Also, there is no tax/duty on safety equipment which helmet counts towards. If UPS charges you that, you can call them and they will refund the money to you once you fill out a form.
brokerage is different from duty. brokerage is something the shipping company charges you. duty is done by customs, if applicable. taxes is well, taxesIn the past when i ordered an agv helmet from the US maybe it was Revzilla, as far i remember i did pay brokerage fees. Isn't it a safety equipment like you mentioned?
brokerage is different from duty. brokerage is something the shipping company charges you. duty is done by customs, if applicable. taxes is well, taxes
brokerage is different from duty. brokerage is something the shipping company charges you. duty is done by customs, if applicable. taxes is well, taxes
pretty much!Got yah...so either way we always loose! Duty/taxes/fees... plus right now with the exchange, not really worth it.
Have you tried https://www.canadasmotorcycle.ca ? You can return the helmet minus $7 on your refund amount.
I bought a new model helmet from them that wasn't available anywhere except GP bikes in Oshawa. It was going to cost me more than $20 in gas to get there and back, so I bought it from Canada's Motorcycles. The large was a bit big so I returned it via mail and got a medium instead.
This is a very well featured dual sport helmet, have not seen any that have the same features I want in a dual sport helmet:
- slide down sun visor
- option for built in com/audio system
I originally looked into this helmet when it was launched, and opted out. I went with the Shoei Hornet X2 instead. Works out to be a lot less but doesn't have the drop down sun visor (which I always thought looked kinda weird). It does have cut outs for speakers and is very easy to hide all the wiring, which makes attaching a com system less obtrusive and easier than ever. I did have to get a separate dark smoke shield, but the quick release shield of the X2 makes it super easy.
Not sure if you've ever used a DS helmet before but something to look out for when riding on the street at higher speeds is that the visor does not grab the wind. The Shoei has the best design for this. Most DS helmets are impractical and better suited for lower speed off-road.
Looking to get a RF1200 this month as well for my sport bike and multi-day trips on the GS. They offer a transition shield that automatically fades between clear and tinted as needed. If they bring this shield to the Hornet X2 (which I've heard is likely in the near future), your drop down visor will be resolved.
Using GPbikes promotions, you could score it for a lot less than the Nexx, even with an extra tinted visor.
Just something to think about.
Correct. I ordered by Schubert form Europe, which showed up and FedEx had $$$ as duty, which when I called and asked about, they sent an email with a form. Filled it out and told them why it shouldn't be taxed. Refunded the money that I paid to the delivery guy. So yea, duty is what Customs Canada deems, brokerage is what Delivery company pays to get you your ***** "faster".
That is very interesting... I was going to order a Schuberth from Europe as well, but when I go to the CBSA website to estimate the duty I'd have to pay, the estimate certainly isn't $0. http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/dte-acl/est-cal-eng.html
Then I found this chart: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade-commerce/tariff-tarif/2015/html/00/ch65-eng.html
It seems that Article 6506.10.10 for Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed. - Safety headgear - Football helmets; For firemen; For mountaineering and climbing; Industrial safety helmets; Lead-impregnated or lead-lined, for X-ray operators; Other protective headgear, athletic is indeed free,
However, if it is claimed as Article 6506.10.90 for Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed. - Safety headgear - Other then there is a 8.5% duty.
Do you remember which HS code you claimed to get your helmet duty refunded?