Anybody sell new or used car parts from US to Canada???

FED 387 · 08-08-2007, 10:11 PM

Has anyone had any experience selling either new or used racing parts to a Canadian????? I am a private party not a business... What type of paperwork will I need customs declarations etc to do this???? What has your experience been and what is the best way to ship something as well as get paid with the rate of exchanege etc?????... Thanx in advance Comp 387

Charlie Ford · 08-08-2007, 10:32 PM

I sold some stuff awhile back that went to a couple of different people in Canada. I got paid in US dollars before I shipped. My local FedEx place had all the paperwork. I just had to explain, in detail, what it was, and the value. No big deal.

FED 387 · 08-08-2007, 11:07 PM

Thanx for the reply Charlie--Anybody especially Div 6 or Div 7 racers had any dealings???? Comp 387

SSDiv6 · 08-08-2007, 11:14 PM

I use my FedEx account and they handle all the paperwork. They also have the lowest rates for shipping too.

FED 387 · 08-08-2007, 11:25 PM

Thank you---Comp 387

johnny shot · 08-08-2007, 11:27 PM

I ship parts several times a month to Canada via UPS and the US Postal Service. Both are pretty simple and do require Customs Forms that they each supply. You'll need to state basics ie.: content, value, merchandise or gift etc. Email if you have specific questions or need help. Good Luck

Mike Savelle · 08-09-2007, 12:43 PM

DO NOT SHIP BY UPS!!!!! I'm talking from experience, they charge you rip off brokerage fees that sometimes have been more than the part. Have never been charged brokerage by the postal service or FedEx. Mike

DemonChick · 08-09-2007, 01:01 PM

We live in Canada and when we get parts shipped we have them shipped to the border on the USA side, to the package express shipping center. Since we are close to the border it is much easier and cheaper to go down and get the parts, all we pay is the cdn taxes on the ex-changed currency.
BTW we are on the west coast, near Mission Raceway.

7423 · 08-09-2007, 02:28 PM

I ship race car parts to Canada at least twice a week. I use the US post office and ship via Priority International mail. There is a small form to fill out that would include the value and the insured amount. It takes no more than a week, easy and cheap.

Bruce Noland · 08-09-2007, 02:52 PM

We ship to Canada and other countries on a regular basis. The customs fees are not a problem because they are paid by our customers. An original signed invoice (with two copies) which includes a description of the goods is pretty much it.

But, I think Fed Ex is the better option for private shippers because they double check everything before you leave their shop. Always get your dough in US currency prior to shipping. Credit cards can be problematic because the consignee may turn out to be a jerk and dispute the charge just to beat you out of your money.

08-08-2007, 10:11 PM	#1
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,419 Likes: 528 Liked 332 Times in 180 Posts	Anybody sell new or used car parts from US to Canada??? Has anyone had any experience selling either new or used racing parts to a Canadian????? I am a private party not a business... What type of paperwork will I need customs declarations etc to do this???? What has your experience been and what is the best way to ship something as well as get paid with the rate of exchanege etc?????... Thanx in advance Comp 387

08-08-2007, 10:32 PM	#2
Charlie Ford Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 169 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Anybody sell new or used car parts from US to Canada??? I sold some stuff awhile back that went to a couple of different people in Canada. I got paid in US dollars before I shipped. My local FedEx place had all the paperwork. I just had to explain, in detail, what it was, and the value. No big deal. __________________ Charlie Ford 4729 STK

08-08-2007, 11:07 PM	#3
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,419 Likes: 528 Liked 332 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Anybody sell new or used car parts from US to Canada??? Thanx for the reply Charlie--Anybody especially Div 6 or Div 7 racers had any dealings???? Comp 387

08-08-2007, 11:14 PM	#4
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 3,044 Likes: 712 Liked 1,579 Times in 582 Posts	Re: Anybody sell new or used car parts from US to Canada??? I use my FedEx account and they handle all the paperwork. They also have the lowest rates for shipping too.

08-08-2007, 11:25 PM	#5
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,419 Likes: 528 Liked 332 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Anybody sell new or used car parts from US to Canada??? Thank you---Comp 387

08-08-2007, 11:27 PM	#6
johnny shot Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 57 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Anybody sell new or used car parts from US to Canada??? I ship parts several times a month to Canada via UPS and the US Postal Service. Both are pretty simple and do require Customs Forms that they each supply. You'll need to state basics ie.: content, value, merchandise or gift etc. Email if you have specific questions or need help. Good Luck

08-09-2007, 12:43 PM	#7
Mike Savelle Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 369 Likes: 125 Liked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Anybody sell new or used car parts from US to Canada??? DO NOT SHIP BY UPS!!!!! I'm talking from experience, they charge you rip off brokerage fees that sometimes have been more than the part. Have never been charged brokerage by the postal service or FedEx. Mike

08-09-2007, 01:01 PM	#8
DemonChick Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mission BC Posts: 45 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Anybody sell new or used car parts from US to Canada??? We live in Canada and when we get parts shipped we have them shipped to the border on the USA side, to the package express shipping center. Since we are close to the border it is much easier and cheaper to go down and get the parts, all we pay is the cdn taxes on the ex-changed currency. BTW we are on the west coast, near Mission Raceway.

08-09-2007, 02:28 PM	#9
7423 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 639 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Anybody sell new or used car parts from US to Canada??? I ship race car parts to Canada at least twice a week. I use the US post office and ship via Priority International mail. There is a small form to fill out that would include the value and the insured amount. It takes no more than a week, easy and cheap.

08-09-2007, 02:52 PM	#10
Bruce Noland VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,855 Likes: 83 Liked 444 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Anybody sell new or used car parts from US to Canada??? We ship to Canada and other countries on a regular basis. The customs fees are not a problem because they are paid by our customers. An original signed invoice (with two copies) which includes a description of the goods is pretty much it. But, I think Fed Ex is the better option for private shippers because they double check everything before you leave their shop. Always get your dough in US currency prior to shipping. Credit cards can be problematic because the consignee may turn out to be a jerk and dispute the charge just to beat you out of your money. __________________ Bruce Noland 1788 STK