Let It Snow

Quick question (I can't seem to find the answer....) When do I go to customs to clear my goods to follow. Is it on their arrival at the port or once they've cleared customs, or both?
Thanks everso

christmasoompa

https://britishexpats.com/wiki/Goods...aim_your_goods

HTH.

Let It Snow

Thanks, and yes I've seen the wiki, but I'm still unclear at which point I actually need to go to customs? The wiki is saying I need to go when goods arrive, CBSA will check forms and release the goods, but my shipping company have told me that after arrival, it will take 5-7 days to clear customs, and I assume the goods won't be released until CBSA have checked what they need to check, so do I present the stamped goods to follow AS they arrive and then go back?

Hurlabrick

I have literally just done this. The container was offloaded at Montreal, then took 10 days to be put on a train to Toronto. My shipper then told me to go to CBSA Toronto (warehouse type place at the airport) and present the stamped goods to follow form there. I did that, container released and unloaded at our place in London yesterday.

Former Lancastrian

I see you are located in Kimberley BC so the shipper should be telling you to go to CBSA when the goods arrive at either a warehouse or rail yard which I suspect will be in Cranbrook. The shipper should be telling you when and where to go and providing you with the manifest to take to the CBSA office which I suspect will also be in Cranbrook located at the airport.

Hurlabrick

Yes, the moving company must send you a one page form to take to CBSA, who will stamp it when you present it, you must then photo / scan the stamped copy and send it to your mover so thwy can get the container released. I will check out the wording on wiki and update it if appropriate when i get a chance