Recommendations for Customs Brokers

[APicard]

Howdy everyone,

Looking for some recommendations on a customs broker for shipping kits to Canada.

I'm getting ready to order my fuselage kit and would like to figure out a good broker to use that has experience with Van's kits.

I've considered self clearing if needed but I'm still searching for a decent bonded warehouse near me to use.

Thanks in advance
Adam

 

[EMacGill]

I used Clearit.ca and had no problems. You upload all the documents you get from Vans, get a PARS (tracking) number from the shipper, and then pay Clearit the duties + HST.

 

[1bigdog]

DIY

Howdy everyone,

Looking for some recommendations on a customs broker for shipping kits to Canada.

I'm getting ready to order my fuselage kit and would like to figure out a good broker to use that has experience with Van's kits.

I've considered self clearing if needed but I'm still searching for a decent bonded warehouse near me to use.

Thanks in advance
Adam

Hi Adam

What I did, and I’m sure others in southern Ontario did is to bypass all the hassle. I used ABF and had is shipped to their warehouse on the US side near Niagara. Rent a cube van and pick it up yourself. You self declare the aircraft/aluminum parts/kit because its for personal use.
ABF was great. Easy to deal with and coordinate with. You save a lot.

Hope that helps.

 

[Mousse]

You will be saving big if you have your kit shipped to the US. My quote from Vans for shipping my finishing kit to my home was 1300. US, but I collected it at Plattsburgh and self cleared it. Shipping cost was 640. US.

Michel

 

[Pelley]

I used C&D logistics in BC for my emp, fuse and wings. Very easy to work with and I just cc’d them on the vans email. They took care of everything from there.

 

[Weefle]

Using Clearit

I used Clearit.ca and had no problems. You upload all the documents you get from Vans, get a PARS (tracking) number from the shipper, and then pay Clearit the duties + HST.

+1 on using Clearit.

My avionics are currently in transit from Midwest Avionics in Michigan via UPS. If you haven't already discovered UPS brokerage fees are quite steep. I used Clearit and for a flat fee of 64.95, they handle all the paperwork seamlessly.
Just set up an account with them and create a ticket.

Keith

 

[Mtherr]

I avoid UPS across the border as much as possible. When I buy anything of value, I have this shipped to a warehouse just next to the border in the USA. Near Montreal, there is Freeport Forwarding in Champlain NY. They charge 5$ to receive the package. Then I stop at Canada Customs and declare it + pay taxes.