Requirements to Transport Containers From Ontario to the U.S.
Proper Documentation
- • Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List
- • SCAC and PAPS information
- • Canada Customs export documents
CBSA and CBP Compliance
- • Export declarations
- • ACE Manifest and PAPS pre-clearance
Trailer and Container Requirements
- • Must meet U.S. trailer specs
- • Permits required for oversize/overweight shipments
Carrier and Insurance Requirements
- • Must be bonded and FMCSA-authorized
- • Valid U.S.-level insurance
Duties, Taxes, and Tariffs
- • Broker-assisted classification and USMCA check
Border Crossing Requirements
- • Windsor (to Detroit, MI)
- • Sarnia (to Port Huron, MI)
- • Niagara Falls or Fort Erie (to Buffalo, NY)
Lead Time and Scheduling
- • Prepare documents in advance
- • Allow for border congestion