"m II" wrote in message
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Our governments aren't doing their jobs.

Sure they are (at least the American government) They are in full support
of the Free Greed System. If you can make money at it, it must be good.

Good points RHF: I was thinking that if Lypin was shipping these as
No Commercial Value somewhere along the way a sharp eyed Customs
officer would say "No way" and ship it back.
There is one dealer in Canada for Kaito products that I know of
and it is Durham Radio/ Shortwave Store in Ontario. They are sold out
of K 1102 and are expecting a new shipment shortly. Perhaps the
shipment will include the K 1103 giving Canadians a domestic, albeit
more expensive, source.
I bought my K 1101 through this firm and was pleased with the
quick service. Shipping time from Ontario to British Columbia via
Canada Post was seven days. Postage was about $11.00 CDN.




-FWIW-

? Is there an a "Licensed" Canadian 'import' model of this or other
Radios ?

If So - The Canadian "Importer" may have filed a complaint; which
required Canadian Customs to act and prohibit any 'grey market'
imports.

? Has LIPYN been representing these Radios as "Non-Taxable" 'gifts'
and now
Canadian Customs has decided that he is a Commercial Importer
(Requiring
a License) and all such Shipments will be subject to All Approprite
Dutie$.

The General Rule for US Customs concerning USED "Electronic Equipment"
(Radio/Receivers) that are 'won' on an OnLine Auction; is that the
items
may enter the USofA "Duty Free". {There may be an $800 Limit ?}

NEW "Electronic Equipment" (Radio/Receivers) purchased from Commercial
'foreign sources' can be (usually are) subject to US Customs Fees and
Import Duties (Taxes).


jm2cw ~ RHF
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