help with shipping!!

spencersummerfield · Post by **spencersummerfield** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 11:33 pm

ok to make a long story short, has anyone shipped anythign to canada from the us and had a package come back saying " needs propper customs documents"..??? *FEDEX*

I coud really use some advice from anyone who has shipped to canada before....
thanks..

fixitmattman · Post by **fixitmattman** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 12:02 am

FedEX is the problem. Without contacting them and asking them directly I couldn't say what paperwork exactly is required. I do know when it comes to cross border shipping to Canada they like to make things really complicated. I've heard of issues with them. Hell, the last time I had some warranty parts shipped to me I had to become a registered importer before I could recieve a package via them from the states. Never had that happen before

Do yourself a favour, and a favour to the person you're shipping to: use USPS. Take it to the postoffice and ship it that way. It's cheaper, it's easier, and they'll help you fill out any paperwork necessary. Not only that but the person you're shipping to won't have to pay any brokerage fees ($35), and may not even have to pay duty. Not only that, but pickup is convenient at your local postoffice during normal hours, no leaving crap on front porches.

CanadaPost/USPS FTMFW!!!

Other wise, I suggest you call Federal Exorcist in the morning and ask them what's up. You probably need the 409D filled out in quadruplicate

spencersummerfield · Post by **spencersummerfield** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 12:16 am

thanks man, I a actually the guy recieveing the product this happened to me and SlvrACR .... I will pass it on. I just want the parts:( ..

I agree with USPS!!!!!!
p.s. it is faster fior me to drive across to michigan and get them than Fedex them... lol

kc2005ptgt · Post by **kc2005ptgt** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 10:24 pm

w3rd, and prolly cheaper.

BlackRoseRacing · Post by **BlackRoseRacing** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 6:00 am

I agree with others, use USPS, there easier,cheaper, and ship faster than most other companies. I had an emblem ship to the UK in one week with no issues and to canada in a few days with no issues...

teamliviD · Post by **teamliviD** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 6:14 am

I've always used UPS and USPS to ship to Canada, never had a problem. Good luck dude!

Post by **jonnymopar** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 4:32 pm

US Postal Service = the way to go. I typically ship smaller items and USPS always works, plus it's cheap.

scneonchic · Post by **scneonchic** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 4:59 pm

I just hate waiting in line at USPS

but they are pretty cheap.

kc2005ptgt · Post by **kc2005ptgt** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 11:22 pm

watch out though with USPS, they loose more packages than any other shipper... why? I think because they ship way more crap than anyone else, considering the bulk of letter mail they give.

Post by **racer12306** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 11:27 pm

kc2002acr wrote:watch out though with USPS, they loose more packages than any other shipper... why? I think because they ship way more crap than anyone else, considering the bulk of letter mail they give.

put it in terms of percentages and i bet they are the same as all the others.