Shipping stuff from UK to Canada
Jul 28th 2012, 2:07 pm
#1
Just Joined
Thread Starter
Joined: Apr 2012
Location: South Shore, Nova Scotia
Posts: 13
Shipping stuff from UK to Canada
I have to bring the last of my stuff from Scotland to Nova Scotia. Mostly it's books and clinic equipment with some household. Not sure if that makes any difference.
What is the best way? I was planning on putting everything in a crate, possibly about 1 meter cubed and sending it by boat. At present I'm on a temporary work permit but will be applying for provincial nomination when I get back next week. I have been working in my job over 1 year and have a permenant contract.
Will I get hammered for tax and will my stuff have to be fumigated? Also, does anyone have a shipping company they would recommend?
Many thanks.
What is the best way? I was planning on putting everything in a crate, possibly about 1 meter cubed and sending it by boat. At present I'm on a temporary work permit but will be applying for provincial nomination when I get back next week. I have been working in my job over 1 year and have a permenant contract.
Will I get hammered for tax and will my stuff have to be fumigated? Also, does anyone have a shipping company they would recommend?
Many thanks.
Jul 28th 2012, 3:16 pm
#2
Forum Regular
Joined: Apr 2011
Location: Calgary, Alberta.
Posts: 262
Re: Shipping stuff from UK to Canada
Did you do a goods to follow list with the stuff you plan to send when you originally landed? If not im pretty sure you may have to pay tax.
I've never heard of stuff needing fumigating, we brought loads of books and never had a problem.
Both myself and my friend used GB liners and we both only had small consignments. Under £1200. And took only 4 weeks.
I think GB has an office in Glasgow.
I've never heard of stuff needing fumigating, we brought loads of books and never had a problem.
Both myself and my friend used GB liners and we both only had small consignments. Under £1200. And took only 4 weeks.
I think GB has an office in Glasgow.
Jul 28th 2012, 3:27 pm
#3
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 12,830
Re: Shipping stuff from UK to Canada
I have to bring the last of my stuff from Scotland to Nova Scotia. Mostly it's books and clinic equipment with some household. Not sure if that makes any difference.
What is the best way? I was planning on putting everything in a crate, possibly about 1 meter cubed and sending it by boat. At present I'm on a temporary work permit but will be applying for provincial nomination when I get back next week. I have been working in my job over 1 year and have a permenant contract.
Will I get hammered for tax and will my stuff have to be fumigated? Also, does anyone have a shipping company they would recommend?
Many thanks.
What is the best way? I was planning on putting everything in a crate, possibly about 1 meter cubed and sending it by boat. At present I'm on a temporary work permit but will be applying for provincial nomination when I get back next week. I have been working in my job over 1 year and have a permenant contract.
Will I get hammered for tax and will my stuff have to be fumigated? Also, does anyone have a shipping company they would recommend?
Many thanks.
Jul 28th 2012, 5:01 pm
#4
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Nov 2011
Location: Somewhere between Vancouver & St Johns
Posts: 19,847
Re: Shipping stuff from UK to Canada
Any goods for commercial/business use would be subject to taxes.
Until you get PR status any goods imported must be for personal use and would be exempt of any taxes.
Initially your goods are brought in as temporary but in your case can stay provided you get PR status.
Read this link for further info
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publicati...d2-1-1-eng.pdf
Until you get PR status any goods imported must be for personal use and would be exempt of any taxes.
Initially your goods are brought in as temporary but in your case can stay provided you get PR status.
Read this link for further info
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publicati...d2-1-1-eng.pdf
Jul 30th 2012, 10:56 am
#5
Removals Specialist
Joined: Jun 2007
Location: Sussex, England
Posts: 724
Re: Shipping stuff from UK to Canada
I have to bring the last of my stuff from Scotland to Nova Scotia. Mostly it's books and clinic equipment with some household. Not sure if that makes any difference.
What is the best way? I was planning on putting everything in a crate, possibly about 1 meter cubed and sending it by boat. At present I'm on a temporary work permit but will be applying for provincial nomination when I get back next week. I have been working in my job over 1 year and have a permenant contract.
Will I get hammered for tax and will my stuff have to be fumigated? Also, does anyone have a shipping company they would recommend?
Many thanks.
What is the best way? I was planning on putting everything in a crate, possibly about 1 meter cubed and sending it by boat. At present I'm on a temporary work permit but will be applying for provincial nomination when I get back next week. I have been working in my job over 1 year and have a permenant contract.
Will I get hammered for tax and will my stuff have to be fumigated? Also, does anyone have a shipping company they would recommend?
Many thanks.
Aug 21st 2012, 1:53 am
#6
Forum Regular
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 30
Re: Shipping stuff from UK to Canada
hi guys, how would i do a goods to follow list if i intend on sending my stuff first before i enter canada on my iec...also these are my personal items clothes etc
Aug 21st 2012, 7:52 am
#7
Removals Specialist
Joined: Jun 2007
Location: Sussex, England
Posts: 724
Re: Shipping stuff from UK to Canada
it explains how to handle goods to follow and accompanying goods. There is also a section on 'if goods arrive before you'
Aug 22nd 2012, 1:25 am
#8
Forum Regular
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 30
Re: Shipping stuff from UK to Canada
thank you i'll read up on it
