{"id":92,"date":"2021-07-20T07:24:15","date_gmt":"2021-07-20T07:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ringspo.com\/ca\/?page_id=92"},"modified":"2022-03-10T07:22:55","modified_gmt":"2022-03-10T07:22:55","slug":"whiteflash-canada","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ringspo.com\/ca\/whiteflash-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Whiteflash Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Whiteflash Canada<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Everything to know about buying a diamond or engagement ring from Whiteflash when you\u2019re in Canada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Whiteflash<\/a>\u00a0have firmly established themselves as a purveyor of diamonds of the very highest quality. Their trademarked \u2018A CUT ABOVE \u2018 super ideal diamonds have few peers when it comes to cut quality, sparkle and impressiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you\u2019re in Canada and considering buying a diamond or engagement ring from Whiteflash, it\u2019s understandable that you might have some questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Read on to find more before buying a diamond or engagement ring from Whiteflash.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Import fees and taxes when importing an engagement ring from Whiteflash to Canada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Taxes are unfortunately something you can\u2019t avoid when importing a diamond an engagement ring, just as they would be if you were buying within Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that, because of the CUSMA<\/a> international free trade agreement, diamonds and engagement rings made in Canada, United States and Mexico are duty free between the three countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, your province\u2019s taxes will need to be paid. These are paid to the delivery company before they deliver the ring and it is usually a very easy experience \u2013 call up with a credit card number, pay the taxes and then your ring will be delivered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Province Sales Tax (PST) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) or Goods and Service Tax (GST) vary between different provinces in Canada. You can see what the various taxes are below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alberta<\/td>GST<\/td>5%<\/td>0%<\/td>5%<\/td><\/tr>
British Columbia<\/td>GST + PST<\/td>5%<\/td>7%<\/td>12%<\/td><\/tr>
Manitoba<\/td>GST + PST<\/td>5%<\/td>8%<\/td>13%<\/td><\/tr>
New Brunswick<\/td>HST<\/td>5%<\/td>10%<\/td>15%<\/td><\/tr>
Newfoundland & Labrador<\/td>HST<\/td>5%<\/td>10%<\/td>15%<\/td><\/tr>
Northwest Territories<\/td>GST<\/td>5%<\/td>0%<\/td>5%<\/td><\/tr>
Nova Scotia<\/td>HST<\/td>5%<\/td>10%<\/td>15%<\/td><\/tr>
Ninavut<\/td>GST<\/td>5%<\/td>0%<\/td>5%<\/td><\/tr>
Ontario<\/td>HST<\/td>5%<\/td>8%<\/td>13%<\/td><\/tr>
Prince Edward Island<\/td>HST<\/td>5%<\/td>10%<\/td>15%<\/td><\/tr>
Quebec<\/td>GST + PST<\/td>5%<\/td>9.975%<\/td>14.975%<\/td><\/tr>
Saskatchewan<\/td>GST + PST<\/td>5%<\/td>6%<\/td>11%<\/td><\/tr>
Yukon<\/td>GST<\/td>5%<\/td>0%<\/td>5%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

To show an example of the difference in provinces\u2019 taxes, if you purchase an engagement ring that costs CAD $7,370 and ship it to Nunavut, Canada, the GST will cost $368.50 (5%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The total you could need to pay would therefore be CAD$7,738.50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t

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However if you order in New Brunswick with 15% HST, it will cost: CAD$ 1,105.50 plus the item price for a total of CAD$8,475.50<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To see how your budget be affected by taxes; it\u2019s handy to use the Canadian government\u2019s\u00a0tax calculator<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WhiteFlash Canada Shipping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Apart from sales taxes, you\u2019ll also need to consider the shipping process from Whiteflash to Canada \u2013 the cost, security, time and returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How much does shipping cost?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The great news is that Whiteflash guarantee that shipping to Canada is free and insured via FedEx Priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t

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Since Whiteflash are very aware of the value and importance of the products that they sell, they have a standard delivery method called \u201cHold for Pickup\u201d, which means your package will be securely delivered to a FedEx branch near you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You are required to show identification to get your package, this allows for extra security as the package won\u2019t be left unattended at your door. This also allows for the precious cargo to be picked up in your own time and fitted in around your schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s over 1,200 FedEx locations in Canada, so there\u2019s bound to be one near you. To find your nearest FedEx office, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also opt to have it delivered to your address but you\u2019ll have to sign a special waiver to enable this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long does shipping from WhiteFlash to Canada take?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll be able to see how long a particular ring will take to make in the product description.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example the ring below will take 18 days, while custom orders normally take about a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t

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After check out, customers are sent an e-mail confirming the expected delivery date. A tracking number is given after the item has been purchased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t

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Packages usually arrive within 2-3 business days after they are shipped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do Whiteflash returns work in Canada?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, Whiteflash offer a 30 day full refund\/exchange policy for all their in-house certified diamonds. The return period eligibility begins on the date the item arrives at your FedEx hold location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guarantee applies to most of their product offering, namely:<\/p>\n\n\n\n