Are you ready to ship to Canada? 3 Steps For Easy Shipments Across The Border

For your first-time Canada shipment, the thrill of selling a large order gives way to realizing how much depends on shipping protocols knowledge. It’s a dream to consider your shipment making its way problem-free through customs, and we at Versatile Solutions are here to make your dream come true. Let’s get you on board with our experts at handling intracontinental shipments.

1. Select a carrier as your first step

Although your present carrier handles your freight within the continental US, you need to rethink procedures regarding shipping to a foreign country that has different cargo rules and regulations. Partnering with a carrier experienced in transporting your goods quickly and safely to their destination remains paramount for doing good business.

2. Getting Through Customs

The next step is to select a customs broker. A broker hires the best carrier for the job and provides you with real-time tracking. Your broker remains on top of the most recent regulations changes to ensure all your documents are up to date.

3. Proper Documents Procedures

Each Canadian shipment requires a Canadian Commercial Invoice to accompany its Bill of Lading. NAFTA rules regulate certain sorts of shipments, and you may need a Certificate of Origin for duty-free customs clearance. We at Versatile Solutions pride ourselves on accuracy on all documents to ensure quick customs clearance.

Let’s progress to a worry-free border crossing.

You and your customs broker have double-checked the necessary steps, and your shipment is loaded. The carrier is en route to your new Canadian client, and your broker sends each necessary document to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The CBSA oversees each inbound and outbound shipment. With speedy shipments accompanied by proper documentation, both you and Versatile Solutions have done your jobs.

Speedy Tip!

CBSA provides quicker border crossings via their FAST (Free And Secure Trade) program. You’re likely already familiar with EZPass, but these dedicated lanes are for commercial shipping. When shipping to Canada, hire a shipping company familiar with FAST to save yourself time and money.

Ready to ship?

A premier alternative to laborious shipping (screening and hiring a carrier, selecting a customs broker, filling out documents, and so forth) is to use a full-service logistics partner. Our staff has shipped across all of North America for 30 years, and our contact at logisticsconsultantt@gmail.com stands ready to serve all your needs.

We schedule your cross-border shipment via our expertise that includes pre-approved* customs clearance at major border crossings. Our job makes yours worry-free and makes your new Canadian client happy.

*98% of shipments are pre-approved for northbound Customs clearance; 100% of southbound shipments are verified before reaching the border.