If you are shipping freight
to the USA from Canada it is important that all
your customs & shipping documents are properly completed.
When shipping to the U.S., the key documents you need
are: Commercial
Invoice; Certificate
of Origin; and a Straight
Bill of Lading. In the case of special commodities
(such as perishable goods) or for special circumstances
(such as returning imported goods), other Customs forms
may be required (for additional information please
consult with your customs
broker).
A Commercial Invoice is necessary
for all shipments going to the USA. It is the prime
document used for reporting. A NAFTA
Certificate of Origin is required for all shipments
that qualify under the NAFTA Rules of Origin. Qualifying
goods with a valid certificate of origin will enter
the country duty free. A qualified Canadian customs
broker can help to ensure that you are compliant with
customs regulations. Your customs broker can determine
if your product qualifies under the NAFTA agreement
and assist you with any other customs related issues.
A straight Bill of Lading is a document that lists the
goods you’ll be shipping to the U.S. from Canada
and specifies the terms of their transport. A straight
Bill of Lading also serves as a receipt for the goods,
a contract for the transport of the goods, and a document
of title showing that the person in possession of the
bill has title to the goods.
All of these forms are available
online and to help you complete the necessary forms,
we have included information
with each document.
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