Shipping used parts from the US to Canada

[PHISH]

Hey Guys,
What are the complications in shipping to Canada form the US. If I ship an old motor, do I have to declare dangerous goods and all that? Whzt other complications could I run into?
Matt

[HiLift]

I've shipped lotsa parts both ways.
Make sure all lubricants and fuels are removed. Check the fuel lines too.
Declare the motor as "used" and set a value that is fairly accurate.
Ship by ground. Air shipments have much more stringent rules.

[Riverman]

Good advice. You will have to pay PST and GST on the agreed value. Or, the number on the bill of sale. ;) Ensure the bill of sale is faxed to you ahead of time. If shipped Fed Ex or UPS, clear customs yourself and save the brokerage fee, like so:

1. Get the tracking number from the seller as soon as the stuff is shipped.
2. Call the shipper and say you are clearing the stuff yourself.
3. When the stuff arrives, they will call you. Pick up the documents at the shipper and take them to customs. Bring your bill of sale with you. You pay the customs officer the sales taxes.
Go back to the shipper and pick up your stuff.

Oh right, ENSURE the shipper declares that the stuff is made in the USA, this way you will pay no duty.

[chris_lacey]

Ditto on that. It's all good, EXCEPT THE BROKERAGE!!! If you can run to the customs house yourself, you save a ton. Anywhere you can register your boat, is a customs house. No need to run to the border.

[David - WI]

Certain items are prohibited from being shipped into Canada, including OMC/Johnson outboard motor parts:
"Prohibited: Smoke-making devices for motor vehicles and boats."

Just kidding! :D


US Postal Service will take packages up to 66 pounds by parcel post and clear them through customs for you, included in the price of postage.

UPS customs brokerage fees are absurd! I tell them that every time they call to find out why we don't use them for international shipping.

You might want to send a "Canada Customs Invoice" along with the package. You can fill one out online and print it here: http://http://www.cbsa.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/ci1/ci1-fill-06b.pdf

Our customers in Canada have just started requesting them, so they must be helpful on their end?

[Riverman]

Anywhere you can register your boat, is a customs house.That has changed Chris. Customs no longer handles boat registration. It is now done by Services Canada, whatever that is. :rolleyes: