Anybody in Toronto? Setting up a small trade with someone in Toronto, and wondering how this works. He was told that me shipping to him via UPS is not a problem, just not sure on me receiving from him. Any help would be apprecieated,
shipping and receiving from Canada
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Patwa
Zig-Zag pro since '96
just be careful....like i mentioned before, using mail or couriers is not the best way...people have been burned before.......especially if you label it one thing and customs inspects it and finds something else...you will be fined....trust me.
and don't think labeling it 'crushed live-rock, or dead coral skeleton, etc will do the trick....those customs peeps are fairly well trained (unless they had a bender the night before and are too hung over to care lol!)
the best way to trade, IME, is to bring it on your person when you visit....either by driving or flying across..that way you can back it up if there are probs.
who told you that it's OK to ship from the US to Canada via UPS?.....I have a feeling I know exactly who it is......tell him Patwa says he's 100% wrong.....you cannot legally ship goods that are considered "alive" across international borders, unless you have permits/documention, etc.
Zach
and don't think labeling it 'crushed live-rock, or dead coral skeleton, etc will do the trick....those customs peeps are fairly well trained (unless they had a bender the night before and are too hung over to care lol!)
the best way to trade, IME, is to bring it on your person when you visit....either by driving or flying across..that way you can back it up if there are probs.
who told you that it's OK to ship from the US to Canada via UPS?.....I have a feeling I know exactly who it is......tell him Patwa says he's 100% wrong.....you cannot legally ship goods that are considered "alive" across international borders, unless you have permits/documention, etc.
Zach
Zoanuts
Well-Known Member
Zach,
Well put. Do make sure you contact UPS or your carrier to make sure the proper paperwork is filed and the correct info is listed on the box or you will lose the shipment. Good luck!
Well put. Do make sure you contact UPS or your carrier to make sure the proper paperwork is filed and the correct info is listed on the box or you will lose the shipment. Good luck!
