Tax

My drawings just arrived safely home from Denver by UPS. I had to pay an import charge: $139.71, which breaks down to $78.07 GST on the insured value of the work, plus a brokerage fee and GST on that. As far as I know, it didn't get taxed going the other way. I told the UPS man this was my own original artwork returning from a gallery show, and he phoned the broker but to no avail. I'm new at this. Does anyone know how to avoid this, in case I send artwork across the border again?

Happy Thanksgiving

I'll be leaving within the hour to pick up Marian and Brenna and head to the cottage to spend the weekend with my parents. The weather forecast is fantastic. Have a great weekend, everyone.