Buying an item from Canada


Can anyone explain to me what is involved in buying an item from a Canadian seller and shipping into the U.S.  The item would be valued at $2500 CAD. What type of duty and taxes will be due?  The item is built in China. Will the shipping take longer than usual?  Thanks for any help. 
taylorro

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Be careful though, i bought a $1200 CD player from Canada and UPS wanted COD of $295 upon delivery.  I almost paid it but when refused they left a phone number to call, well the next day i called the ups 1-800 # instead and it was explained to me that custom hold fee is only $53 and that delivery person didn’t always have the latest info.  Upon showing payment confirmation # to the same delivery person the very next day, it was released.  SCAM?  Just to add, The second time around the older delivery person brought a ups partner so i couldnt help think it was a body guard.  😏. Did anyone else have this inflated COD charge experience?