Now how do you avoid paying UPS’s brokerage fee’s? In the meantime, if you have an item on the way via UPS and want to avoid brokerage fees, get the tracking number from the seller, call UPS, and tell them you want to broker it yourself. When the item arrives, pick up the waybill and paperwork from UPS, Head over to your local Canada Customs (usually near by), they’ll process it, stamp the forms, and you can return to UPS and pick up your package.
Quick List of What you will Need:
- WayBill
- Invoice of Goods (to prove the value of your delivery)
- Some ID
- Don’t Forget Money ( You will still need to pay tax/duty charges)
Thats it now you can avoid UPS’s brokerage fee and bond fee… and whatever else they tack on. Get all your paperwork stamped at customs, head back to UPS show them and away you go. Do not wait until UPS delivers your package to you! Also, make sure your seller knows that the declared value is ONLY the amount you paid for the item (not including shipping), and take your proof of the amount you paid with you to ensure you aren’t overcharged on duty and taxes by Canada Customs.