Shipping to Canada question

[edmontonflora]

My ring will finally be sent from Mark Morell to Whiteflash and to me this week! It feels like I started this whole project forever ago so we''re glad that we''ll get the final product soon.

One question though regarding shipping to Canada. If Whiteflash uses Fedex Priority Overnight, will this include the "custom cleared services" ? We are prepared to pay the GST but aren''t expecting any additional costs.

 

[rfrads]

did you end up with any additional costs?

 

[mrb19992004]

Canadians have Alen Cretes for great custom work in Montreal.
www.ringlock.com and all his platinum is hand wrought, we love our rings he made for me.
We are in Texas, shipping south is easier than going north as you see.

 

[LostSapphire]

Piece of cake. let me find you the link with how WF ships Fedex to Canuck-Land. I wrote this up and actually sent it on to them as well, as they are asked constantly by Canadians how the pieces will come through the border.

Gimme a second and I'll find it...

LS

OK here's my post in the thread from September 25, 2009:





Here's how it works with Fedex:

The parcel MUST ship using Fedex Express service level in order to not be charged Brokerage Fees. This is what WF uses.

Addressing like this is perfectly fine:
Mrs. LostSapphire
c/o ABC company
Main Street
CanuckLand

It is vital that if the parcel is shipping to a business address, that it be very clearly indicated on the waybill, the customs declaration, and the Power of Attorney that this is a "personal" shipment.

Fedex thought that perhaps the purchase that WF was referring to looked like a purchase BY a business, instead of by an individual. (You know when you use your business to purchase something so you get the 'write off'?).

They also said if the customs declaration is incorrectly filled out, it could be interpreted as a business import.

Once the parcel arrives at the Canadian Border, it goes into a hold until I fax the "One Time Power of Attorney" to them. This form gives Fedex the authority to act as my broker to bring the parcel through to Canada.

On the OTPOA, a payment option (VISA, csh, cheque, or bill to a fedex account) must be indicated. This is where they charge out the GST, PST (if applicable) and possibly duty, depending on the item. My understanding is that finished jewellery pieces do not have a duty assessed on them.

Upon clearance of the OTPOA, the parcel is put back onto the Fedex truck. The following delivery options are available, none of which will incur brokerage fees provided the shipment is Fedex Expressed:
- home delivery
- delivery to a Fedex Ship Centre Location
- delivery to my work address
Upon delivery, I will be given the total charges paid on my behalf @ Canada customs, depending on the payment arrangement I indicated on the OTPOA. If "cash" is chosen, or, no VISA card # or FEDEX account # is given, the driver will expect cash payment before leaving the parcel.




And here's the whole thread if you want to read it: https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/clarification-on-customs-duty-excise-tax-on-a-ring-to-canada.95853/



Hope this helps. How very exciting for you that the parcel delivery is imminent!