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Duties, Taxes, Custom Brokerage Fees
- Canadian buyers are responsible for paying duties, taxes and applicable customs brokerage fees separate from the merchandise cost; buyers will generally pay these fees upon receipt of your shipment.
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Use the Borderfree service to give your buyers the landed cost (shipping/handling, taxes and duties) of the item before they bid or buy |
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- Tell your Canadian buyers they may be charged additional fees by customs once they receive your package.
Customs Documentation
- You need to complete the necessary documents accurately and supply them to your carrier when sending goods to Canada;
- A Canada Customs Invoice or Commercial Invoice is necessary for all shipments sent to Canada. It is the prime document used for reporting;
- Declare the value on the customs form as the amount your buyer paid for your item (do not include shipping/handling costs);
- For shipments valued at more than $1600 Canadian Dollars, a fully completed NAFTA Certificate will be required;
- Items made in Canada, the U.S. or Mexico may qualify for no duty rates under the terms of NAFTA; visit www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca for more information.
Working with a Customs Broker
- Consider a professional customs broker, such as A&A Contract Customs Brokers, for a "borderless" process for your Canadian customers;
- A customs broker will help get your goods released, prepare the necessary documentation, and pay duties on your behalf.
The Non-Resident Importer Program (NRI):
- Offers your Canadian customers all-inclusive delivery and pricing options (you bill the customer up front for duties and taxes, shipping/handling), allowing you to keep complete control and virtually eliminate the border for both current and future Canadian customers;
- To set up an NRI account, contact UPS or A&A.
Key Shipping Tips
- Do not mark a purchased good as a gift - it is against the law and you and your buyer can get in trouble for misrepresenting the item to customs officials;
- Insure your package if you carrier does not offer automatic coverage;
- Make sure your item is appropriately packed;
- Visit http://pages.ebay.com/internationaltrading/internationalseller.html for extensive international shipping information.
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