Customs Clearance Help

 

Calculating Import Duty & Taxes:

 

 

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.