What documentation is required for a shipment moving to the US?
We require accurate consignee information name, address, contact person and telephone number and, wherever possible, the name/telephone number of the US Customs Broker. A commercial invoice is also required in order to clear through US Customs showing sell to and ship to parties, description of goods, value and country of origin. NAFTA calls for duty free trade between the US & Canada provided the goods are manufactured within the two countries. Stating the country of manufacture on the invoice provides for smooth clearance. The shipper will also need to produce a B13, a Canada Customs export control document. One other very important piece of information that MUST be supplied is the Harmonized Code no shipment can move into or through the US without this information. Remember: do NOT attach the documents to the freight they should be placed in an envelope and securely attached to the back of the pro.
