Resources and Questions

A: Yes, Beaver Brokerage Inc. has a US address for parcel shipments.

A: Parcel Address: Please have the documents that include your phone number taped to outside of the parcel. Some US shippers do not put your complete name on the shipping label and our staff does not open packages. Your Company/ Personal Name (Your Phone Number) Attn: Beaver Brokerage Inc. 143 Military Street Houlton, ME 04730

A: We can handle any size parcel. We regularly handle parcels from couriers up to their 70 lb limit. However, we can handle oversize parcels as well, for an extra charge. We ask that you advise our office if you are expecting an oversize package, allowing us time to make prior arrangements to move the oversize package.

A: Yes, Beaver Brokerage Inc. is able to reship or forward parcels to any address that you request.

A: To Clear Commercial Parcels, Beaver Brokerage requires: · Commercial Account Set-up Package · Fully completed Canada Customs Invoice (CCI); or Commercial Invoice (must include the country of origin and currency), or Auction listing, or similar form with full item description and shipment details. · Signed CUSMA (Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement) Certification of Origin for shipments $3300 CDN and over if goods qualify for CUSMA, · CUSMA (Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement) Certification of Origin not required for shipments less than $3300 CDN, · Shipment Tracking Number: If shipment is RUSH or Next Day, please advise our office. The Next Day trucks arrive on Houlton, ME after lunch. These parcels require a special trip to retrieve and forward and are subject to a possible rush fee. · Canadian ship to destination with phone number. · Payment arrangement, may use Credit Card Authorization Form

A: To clear personal parcels, Beaver Brokerage Inc. requires · Personal Account Set-up Package · Completed Personal Shipment Form · Commercial Invoice (must include the country of origin and currency), Auction listing, or similar, supporting the item description on the Personal Shipment Form, · Canadian Ship to address and contact phone number, · Payment arrangement, may use Credit Card Authorization Form

A: Forward information and documents to: Fax 506-328-4664 or Email

A: Beaver Brokerage Inc. accepts debit, cheque, EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer), E-transfer, or credit card.

A. No, many Canadians (Snowbirds) fly home from their southern vacation homes and ship their vehicles separately. If your vehicle was registered in Canada prior to leaving Canada, and the vehicle did not undergo substantial modifications or alterations while abroad then these returning vehicles will be entered back into Canada as returning goods and do not require registration through the Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV).

A: To import a vehicle, there are a number of steps. This is a list for the common types of vehicles imported such as passenger cars and trucks, motorcycles, snow mobiles, motor homes, and any other self propelled vehicles. 1. Confirm the vehicle is admissible into Canada. 2. Obtain a Recall Clearance Letter on the vehicle. 3. Must obtain an International Transaction Number (ITN) 72 hours prior to exporting from the United States. Beaver Brokerage can assist in obtaining the ITN. 4. Report to U.S. Customs with the vehicle, documents, the International Transaction Number (ITN). 5. Report to Canada Customs upon entry into Canada.

A: You can check vehicle admissibility on the Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) web site http://www.riv.ca/vehicleadmissibility.aspx

A. All vehicles that will be licensed or for use on public roads. This includes passenger cars, trucks, motorcycles, snow mobiles, All-Terrain Vehicles, trailers, campers, buses, ambulances, etc. A list of vehicles exempt for the program is available on the Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) website at http://www.riv.ca/RIVExemptions.aspx

A. Beaver Brokerage Inc. recommends that all importers conduct a complete title history search on a vehicle before purchase, in order to see all incidents and brands assigned to that vehicle by U.S. licensing jurisdictions. The following companies provide title histories for a fee: CARFAX© AutoCheck© CarProof™

A. You then can contact the manufacturer’s American or Canadian head office with the vehicle serial number to obtain a confirmation of no outstanding recalls for a specific vehicle. If you are buying direct from a dealer, an American or Canadian dealership’s may be able to print a report from the vehicle service database. Some manufacturers post their recall information on their web sites specific to the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Note: Some manufacturers require the Recall Clearance Letter come from their Canadian Head Office. Some manufacturers may require you request permission to import any of their vehicles into Canada. More information can be obtained on the Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) website at http://www.riv.ca/RecallClearance.aspx

A: When applying for your International Transaction Number (ITN) you will be required to advise the time and place you intend to exit the United States. Once your ITN has been received this will be proof that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has been notified. Remember to record the ITN clearly on your documents (i.e. invoice and title). Find the US Port of Exit that the vehicle will leave the United States through on the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) web site at http://www.cbp.gov/contact/ports/. Confirm with the port their hours of operation and procedure for exporting vehicles.

A: See the attached link to U.S. Customs and Border Protection International Transaction Number (ITN) for Exporting Used Self-Propelled Vehicles: https://www.helpspanish.cbp.gov/s/article/Article1411?language=en_US

A: If you drive your own recently purchased vehicle back into Canada you may complete all CBSA documents yourself, however, you will still be required to obtain an International Transaction Number (ITN). Beaver Brokerage can assist you in obtaining the ITN. Beaver Brokerage Inc. can complete the import forms on your behalf. We will complete the CBSA form B3, the RIV Form 1 and obtain the ITN. In advance we will require an Agency Agreement, Account Application, all required documents (Bill of Sale, Title, Recall Clearance letter), Name of Carrier, ETA- Expected Time of Arrival and Canadian Port of Entry, Proof that United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) had export notice 72 hours prior to exporting a vehicle and payment. If you hire another person or company to bring your newly purchased vehicle into Canada, you must have a custom broker present your documents.

A. There are some standard charges you will be required to pay for all vehicles, and there are some charges that will only apply to certain vehicles. I have tried to include all charges that may apply; however you may not incur all these charges. I have briefly explained each charge in (). Look for more detail in the other FAQ or the related web site. There may be other fees introduced by various authorities since this list was compiled, please confirm ahead of purchasing. · Vehicle title search (paid to a third party prior to purchasing a vehicle) · International Transaction Number (ITN) (purchased from a third party on your behalf) · Import GST (pay the GST (Goods and Services Tax) portion of HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) at time of import) · Import Duty (If CUSMA (Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement) requirements are met, vehicle may be Duty-Free) · Import Excise Tax (If vehicle has an air conditioner, Excise Tax applies) (If the vehicle is considered a Gas Guzzler, Excise Tax applies) · Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) Fee (Vehicles less than 15 years of age, RIV fee may apply) · Recall Clearance Letter (a manufacturer or dealer may charge to produce) · Canadian Customs Brokers’ fees (if you use a customs broker, they will have a fee for services) . Provincial Tax (The provincial tax portion of the HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) will be payable at the time of registration) · Provincial License (provincial registration or license fees are paid at time of registration)

A. The Form 2 is required at the time of inspection. The Form 2 is obtained from the Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV). You can track your vehicles’ registration progress and request a Form 2 on the Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) website at https://www.riv.ca/TrackYourCase.aspx

A. Yes. Vehicles over 15 years old must go through the Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) however they do not require the payment of the Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) Fee. Also, buses manufactured prior to 1971 do not require payment of the Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) Fee.

A. Based on the fuel efficiency rating of an imported vehicle, there may be an excise tax applicable for fuel-inefficient vehicles. A complete list of affected vehicles may be found on the Canada Revenue Agency web site at https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/technical-information/excise-taxes-special-levies/list-vehicles-associated-rates-excise-tax-fuel-inefficient-vehicles.html

A. In most cities and towns, the inspections are done at the local Canadian Tire garage. A complete list of inspection stations can be found on the Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) website at http://www.riv.ca/RIVInspection.aspx

A. You have 45 days to get your vehicle inspected and registered. However, you should keep all importation and inspection documents in a safe place as they must be presented as proof of import and inspection at time of registration.

A. Your vehicle is registered in the same way any car is registered in your province/territory. The difference is that for registration your provincial/territorial registration authority may require the Bill of Sale, Title or NVIS, Proof of Import (B3 Form and RIV Form 1) and Inspection Form 2 (if less than 15 years old). You will pay the provincial portion of the HST (Harmonized Sales Tax); as you would have paid the Federal GST (Goods and Services Tax) portion at time of importation. A list of the provincial licensing authorities is available on the Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) web site at http://www.riv.ca/ProvincialLicensing.aspx

A. The Tire Levy is regulated by the individual provinces and territories. Contact the government authority responsible in the province/ territory where the vehicle will be registered. A list of the contact numbers is available on the Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) web site. http://www.riv.ca/ProvincialLicensing.aspx