Border Delivery Service

 BORDER DELIVERY SERVICE + INSTRUCTIONS

What to Bring, Where to Go, and What to Expect

(+ $75 USD for in-person delivery to the Aldergrove, BC / Lynden, WA crossing)

What to Bring

  • Your PAL / FAC
  • Government-issued photo ID with current address (Driver’s License is best)
  • Original Registration Certificate for the firearm.
  • Payment for any taxes or duty assessed (usually just GST/PST).
    • The cashier at CBSA will accept Credit/Debit or Canadian Cash.
  • If you’re importing a Restricted Firearm, an Authorization to Transport (ATT) that covers transport from the Border Crossing to your residence.
  • Trigger lock(s) and Gun Case(s) if not already with gun or purchased from us.
  • Any receipt or invoice showing amount paid for the merchandise being imported.

 

Where to Go

Unless clearly agreed otherwise, we always meet at the Aldergrove/Lynden crossingThis crossing is located between the Peace Arch / Blaine crossing and the Sumas / Huntingdon crossing..  We meet in the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) building, so you never need to cross into the U.S. for this service.

When you approach the South end of 264th Street, you’ll see the Canada Customs building on the left, as other traffic continues south to U.S. Customs.  Park to left like the car above. 

The Aldergrove/Lynden Crossing is between the Sumas/Huntingdon and the Peach Arch/Pac Hwy crossings, on the South end of 264th Street / Hwy 13.

Click here for a map and directions.

What to Expect

We’ll meet you inside at the scheduled time – it’s pretty easy to figure out who’s who.

If we’re going to be late due to an outbound check (or otherwise), we’ll do our best to reach you at a mobile phone number (if provided).

The basic function of Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) will be threefold:

1.      Verify that the proper documents for importation are complete and present;

This will include presentation of all documents listed above in the ‘What to Bring’ section, as well as certain documents that we will bring (including your International Import Certificate/IIC and the approved Export License).

 2.      Collect taxes due, including HST and/or Duty, as applicable; and

Depending on your province of residency, CBSA will charge you provincial & federal taxes as applicable (GST, PST and/or HST) on the purchase amount of the merchandise.

In some cases, Import Duty will be due.  The duty rate for firearms, if any, is typically 3.5% – and is only charged for firearms made in limited countries.  (Click here for a PDF Customs Tariff Schedule from CBSA).

 3.      Confirm the make, model, caliber, Serial Number, etc. of the firearm(s)/items.

In some cases, the CBSA Officer will elect to confirm that details of the actual merchandise match those on the documents.  In this case, we will present the merchandise to the Officer for their review/inspection.  It is important to note that this is not the ‘Verification’ process that may be required by the Canada Firearms Program relating to your importation.

Final Thoughts

Preparation is key, and will make for a smooth and organized process.  Most customers say the Border Delivery procedure was far less complex than expected.

Remember also that the CBSA Officers are professionals at what they do and deserve respect in their positions.  Be humble and trust that they are doing their job in the case that any complications arise.  This might be your last time seeing an officer, but we get to keep working with them well into the future. J

Updated August 19, 2011.

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