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The city known as the epicenter for U.S. motor sports racing industry is also a major trade partner for varkious Canadian provinces. As a regular transporter of goods into and out of the regions, ShipCanada will show you how to ship from Charlotte, NC to Canada with direct delivery for LTL, truckload and large parcel service.
Conveniently located along interstate 77 moving north from the southwestern U.S. states, this city serves as an important gateway connecting southern cities with their northern counterparts as well as Canada. This are is also a logistical focal point for LTL consolidators like ShipCanada given its proximity to other major industrial centers along the east coast.
Tobacco and related products is consistently ranked as one of the largest export commodites originating in North Carolina with other agricultural products foillwing as a close second. There is also a large market for light industrial products in support of the ever-growing manufacturing sector. For personal shipments ShipCanada representatives will explain the forms required to ensure the required declaration is made upon booking.
In advance of booking and having your shipment picked up, we will need to determine how your freight or packages will be customs cleared when it arrives at the Canadian border. As a general rule, "commercial" goods (shipments over 150 lbs. or on a pallet) will need to be pre-cleared by a certified Canadian customs broker. There are hundreds of customs brokerages in Canada that will represent you and the cost can range from $50-200 per clearance. Visit our Customs Tracking page to see a few of the brokerages listed.
If your shipment is under the 150 lbs. threshhold - and not on a skid or crate (i.e. travelling by courier), the customs will likely be done by the courier in transit. Large courier companies generally have in-house customs to quickly clear international shipment while they are moving.
One of the most important documents (for customs purposes) is a commercial invoice. This outlines (at a minimum) the Seller, the Buyer, the Value & currency used, the product description (ideally with the an H.S. code) and the quantity of the item being exported. You will need to make (3) copies of this document and provide it to the driver upon pickup. If your shipment arrives at the border with the Commercial invoice it will be refused entry.
The transit time for shipping from Charlotte to Canada can range from 4-5 days for standard LTL into Southern Ontario to 7-8 days for transit into Abbotsford, B.C.
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You can also feel free to visit our online Shipping School for help with terminology and definitions. Our agents are equipped to assist you with all aspects of the shipping process. Once your shipment is is in transit you can also track the customs clearance status by visiting our customs portal and locating the appropriate customs broker.
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Once you print 3 copies of the shipping label (or bill of lading); affix one to the shipment, give one to the driver upon pickup & keep one for yourself. Once your shipment is in transit your logistics coordinator will provide you with tracking so you can keep an eye on your shipment until final delivery.