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How to / DIY => Everything else => Topic started by: Tanman on March 07, 2020, 04:45:23 PM

Title: Importing
Post by: Tanman on March 07, 2020, 04:45:23 PM
I'm thinking about doing some importing, could anyone refer me to a good customs broker?
Title: Re: Importing
Post by: snowman18 on March 07, 2020, 05:52:27 PM
I'm thinking about doing some importing, could anyone refer me to a good customs broker?

If your an American citizen you might want to start by obtaining an import/export license.

https://www.usa.gov/import-export (https://www.usa.gov/import-export)

My Canadian licenses were free of charge

Familiarize yourself with the HST codes, your Broker will need to know the tariff classification on the goods your importing.

https://hts.usitc.gov/ (https://hts.usitc.gov/)

Multiple carriers maybe involved with logistics, which your broker will arrange payment to each on your behalf.

I use a Broker from Winnipeg never had a face to face, all communications and documents via emails, you will need a flatbed scanner to scan signed and digitized documents or create a digitized signature file that you can past into a document.

Or you can purchase a digital capture device.

(https://www.bdstall.com/asset/product-image/giant_50006.jpg)
Title: Re: Importing
Post by: Tanman on March 08, 2020, 02:46:42 AM
Yes I’m American, thank you for the info.
Title: Re: Importing
Post by: snowman18 on March 08, 2020, 06:03:08 AM
Yes I’m American, thank you for the info.



https://listerengine.com/smf/index.php?topic=5517.0 (https://listerengine.com/smf/index.php?topic=5517.0)
Title: Re: Importing
Post by: Tanman on March 08, 2020, 02:24:44 PM
I probably should have put this in the "everything else" section.
Title: Re: Importing
Post by: AdeV on March 09, 2020, 08:07:18 PM
I probably should have put this in the "everything else" section.

Please consider it moved  ;D
Title: Re: Importing
Post by: Tanman on March 10, 2020, 02:58:43 AM
Thank you!