DID YOU KNOW…..that just about everything an individual imports into Ontario is subject to the Harmonized Sales Tax of 13%. This is something that every border city shopper knows, but did you also know that if you're on the Canadian side of the border, and thinking about shopping on any U.S. website and having your purchase shipped to Canada, there are even more hidden costs that may catch you by surprise? Well don't be surprised because these hidden costs are called Brokerage Fees.
Brokerage fees are what Customs Brokers charge you to get your packages processed through Canada Customs at the Canadian border. These fees are often as high as 20%-40% of the total price of the item that you just paid for! All courier companies (FedEx, UPS, DHL), the USPS and even Canada Post use customs brokers to get your packages across the the Canadian Border, and these companies make a lot of money handling your items!
Can you imagine buying a new computer for $1400.00 USD and when it's delivered to your house, you have to pay an additional $400.00 extra to a Customs Broker? It just doesn't seem fair!
As a licensed and practicing lawyer in Detroit, I deal with all types of questions involving the US/Canada border, and one of the questions I deal with on a regular basis is; 'how do I avoid brokerage fees when shipping items to Canada?" This question gave me a great idea….Why not secure an address in Detroit that Canadians can use as THEIR OWN PERSONAL SHIPPING ADDRESS? This was the birth of DetroitMailBox.com.
DetroitMailBox.com, is your very own safe and secure location in Detroit that is only steps from the Windsor/Detroit Tunnel. DetroitMailBox.com allows individuals to receive any letter, parcel or package for only $6.95 per item, and the best part of all: NO BROKERAGE FEES!
All you have to do is shop online and have your package shipped to us at:
Attention: "your name"
407 E. Fort St. SUITE 103
Detroit, MI
48226
Great information!
ReplyDeleteI've used ww.detroitmailbox.com and it has saved me serious $$$ in brokerage fees!
Best service ever. No more phantom customs and brokerage fees for this guy. Thank you Detroitmailbox.com
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