I once had something go out DHL and show up at my door Either Purolater or Canada Post (I forget). But hey if there is no brokerage fees you're ahead of the game Fed-Ex being it's own customs broker can charge you astronomically. I always request that something shipped internationally to use their nations postal service.
I once had something go out DHL and show up at my door Either Purolater or Canada Post (I forget). But hey if there is no brokerage fees you're ahead of the game Fed-Ex being it's own customs broker can charge you astronomically. I always request that something shipped internationally to use their nations postal service.
Me too. International postage has become very competitive over international couriers. They've had to.
I think DHL might be their own customs broker, too. I had a delivery from the UK to AU with DHL and the shipping and customs charges were well over twice what was paid for the actual item!
I once had something go out DHL and show up at my door Either Purolater or Canada Post (I forget). But hey if there is no brokerage fees you're ahead of the game Fed-Ex being it's own customs broker can charge you astronomically. I always request that something shipped internationally to use their nations postal service.
Actually I got my SWK sent by USPS and I had to pay 21$ duty to the postie.
As for DHL going under, well I must see their trucks 50 times a day in the business park I'm in. And they have charged my fees as well, even on inter Provincial deliveries.
Adam
Actually I got my SWK sent by USPS and I had to pay 21$ duty to the postie.
As for DHL going under, well I must see their trucks 50 times a day in the business park I'm in. And they have charged my fees as well, even on inter Provincial deliveries.
Adam
It's true you would still be liable for duty (please not that it's probably less than GST & PST). It may also pass through without duty depending on the item description and Jerry might've devalued the item somewhat ). With FEDEX if they do collect duty then there is a brokerage charge on top of that so your $21 through USPS would end up being $71. All the couriers are customs brokers also and charge an expedient fee for that. Canada Post is what $5 service charge. Always request USPS from the States, it may take a couple of days longer. Definately go Royal Mail from UK of GB, I always get my stuff in a week (faster than from across south of the border).
Originally Posted by ccga3359
). With FEDEX if they do collect duty then there is a brokerage charge on top of that so your $21 through USPS would end up being $71. All the couriers are customs brokers also and charge an expedient fee for that. Canada Post is what $5 service charge. Always request USPS from the States, it may take a couple of days longer. Definately go Royal Mail from UK of GB, I always get my stuff in a week (faster than from across south of the border).
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