Not sure how many Canuks read this forum but I thought it might be a good idea to post this here as well as the CVMG site. 2 years ago I exported an engine out of Canada and it was agreed the buyer would take care of the arrangements and I would do the crating. Luckily I had email proof that I had told the shipper of the correct sale price of the engine as someone undervalued it and sure enough Canada Border services flagged it for inspection. I was contacted and made aware that if the item is over 50 years old and worth more than $8000 a "Cultural properties Export Permit" is required. ( even though the engine had "made in USA" stamped all over it!) I had honestly never heard of such a thing even though I was employed years ago for the Museum of Science and Tech in Ottawa in the early 70's. I believe the legislation came into effect late 70's. Well, ignorance of the law is not accepted by Her Majesty's Money Grabbers . I was promptly fined $1000 and fought it for a year to no avail. Second offence is $25,000! The recipient of the motor was also fined over $4000 for undervaluing . The shipment was allowed to proceed as the engine was deemed to be of no Canadian cultural significance, a fact that any moron would have recognized immediately.
Virtually everything you can think of is covered by these rules, bikes, cars, etc. and even just components of these. Quite a joke in my eye as Canada has had a negligable impact historically with these items and the crucible of everything we love mechanically , the USA, as far as I know has no such laws. I believe many other countries especially in Europe do have similar laws. Last year I sold 2 bikes to Texas and in preparation sent the completed forms to Canada Border Services. The didn't know what they were and sent them to Heritage Canada!! Kinda funny incompetence except when they levy their fines. These are the same clowns that have petitioned the Government to carry guns and have been granted that wish starting in a year or so.
For those who want to comply with the law these export forms are available from
CANADIAN HERITAGE
15 EDDY STREET, 3RD FLOOR(15-3-A)
GATINEAU, QUEBEC K1A 0M5
TEL. 819-934-0560
TOLL FREE 866-999-2494
FAX 819-997-7757
Speak with Catherine Spooner if you wish, she is a very helpfull and pleasant lady or take your chances
Virtually everything you can think of is covered by these rules, bikes, cars, etc. and even just components of these. Quite a joke in my eye as Canada has had a negligable impact historically with these items and the crucible of everything we love mechanically , the USA, as far as I know has no such laws. I believe many other countries especially in Europe do have similar laws. Last year I sold 2 bikes to Texas and in preparation sent the completed forms to Canada Border Services. The didn't know what they were and sent them to Heritage Canada!! Kinda funny incompetence except when they levy their fines. These are the same clowns that have petitioned the Government to carry guns and have been granted that wish starting in a year or so.
For those who want to comply with the law these export forms are available from
CANADIAN HERITAGE
15 EDDY STREET, 3RD FLOOR(15-3-A)
GATINEAU, QUEBEC K1A 0M5
TEL. 819-934-0560
TOLL FREE 866-999-2494
FAX 819-997-7757
Speak with Catherine Spooner if you wish, she is a very helpfull and pleasant lady or take your chances
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