i live in b.c. and buy parts from the states all the time. BUT i have a shipping address in the states; its a p.o. box. then i drive down and pick the stuff up myself. you dont have to pay brokerage fees on the parts then but you DO pay tax and duty (for me about 22% on none american parts). if you have things shipped by ups or another courier you will get screwed with brokerage fees (up to 45%). if you aren't close to the border i would recomend buying from a canadian supplier then. if you want to know more you can e-mail me.