The French notices etc are pretty standard practice if you intend to sell anything in North America - since they are required in Canada. It saves the hassle and cost of having to produce different ones for US and Canadian sales - although it does result in a slightly higher up front cost.
The translation is basicaly "Notice - See the Owner's Manual."
I would be very surprised if Outlaw sourced the manufacture from more than one location - and even more surprised if they sourced it in Canada. Somewhere in the Far East might be a good bet.
If they were made in the US, there would likely be no duties to be paid in Canada - under the FTA. PST and GST (taxes) apply regardless. The real killer are the brokerage fees associated with UPS Ground shipments. These could be avoided if Outlaw had a Canadian distribution and repair centre. Although there might have to be a relatively small cost per unit to cover the bulk shipment costs to the distribution centre, its operation etc. - although (again) that would likely be offset by much higher sales volume (ie. profits). But I've stood on this soap box many times already - and Outlaw has made no public moves to make this happen..
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