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Why can’t I just mark the item as a gift to get the $60 exemption?

Doing this (or anything else misleading) is illegal. If Canada Customs suspects that you are trying to evade duties, your package may be delayed or confiscated.

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by MacGyver edited by Axilla
last modified: 2003-05-31 13:01:19

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Why can’t I just mark the item as a gift to get the $60 exemption?