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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