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Broker Resources:
A & A Contract Customs Brokers (Canada & US) - One Time Customs Clearances
http://www.aacb.com/services/onetimers.asp
Pacific Customs Brokers Ltd. (Canada & US) - One-time noncommercial goods importer
http://www.pcb.ca/quote-request.cfm?Type=cab&Page=brokerage-canada.cfm
Brokerage Q & A:
Do I need a Customs Broker for Personal Goods?
No, you are not required to have a customs broker to assist you in clearing your goods through Customs. You may choose to clear them on your own.
What does it cost to use a Customs Broker?
A brokerage fee is usually determined by the total value of the shipment being imported. In some cases, a set rate or fee is agreed upon between the broker and client.
Can the broker assist in making transportation arrangements for our goods?
Yes, the broker can assist you in making import, export and domestic transportation arrangements for goods moving by truck, air, sea or rail.
PDFs for Customs/Tariff Info:
Canada Border Services Agency - Customs Tariffs
chinaladywholesale.com/files/Canada_Border_Services_Agency_-_Customs_Tariffs.pdf
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
chinaladywholesale.com/files/Harmonized_Tariff_Schedule_of_the_United_States.pdf
Duty & Tax Calculator:
http://www.aacb.com/tools/dutytax.asp
Instant Online Freight Quote:
http://www.con-way.com/en/tools_pricing/freight/rate_quote
Determine Freight Class:
http://freight88.com/NMFC-Codes-Freight_class.html
Sea Ports:
List of North American ports (Incl. Canada):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_North_American_ports#Canada
List of ports in the United States:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ports_in_the_United_States
List of the world's seaports, arranged by their respective seas and oceans:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_seaports
Other Helpful Links:
Border Information Services (BIS) & Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Toll-free in Canada: 1-800-461-9999
Outside Canada: 204-983-3500 or 506-636-5064 (long-distance charges apply)
Web site: www.cbsa.gc.ca
If you call during regular business hours Monday to Friday (except holidays), from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (local time), you can speak directly with an agent by pressing "0" at any time.
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