Comments on: Brokerage Fee

By: Joe

Joe — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:58:31 +0000

I have educated myself and would love to clear customs. Too bad you can only pickup the paperwork to clear customs yourself if you’re anywhere near the port of entry, which in my case is about a 10 hour drive. So, as far as I’m concerned, whether or not they’re making money for nothing, they’re not really leaving me a viable alternative…which pisses me off.

By: John

John — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:20:26 +0000

Money for nothing? BS. They have to hire someone to handle your entry, they have to put up the bond, they have to hire people to listen to the complaining of people who call and whine about fees. You don’t complain to your lawyer about paying them, your cable company for paying them. Its simple – if you don’t want to pay to have your item clear through customs, Educate yourself, and do it yourself, or don’t use that carrier.

Saying they make money for nothing is such a load of crap.

By: Nick

Nick — Wed, 12 May 2010 19:21:48 +0000

Actually small correction, UPS and Fed Ex act as their own brokers so they technically make money for nothing.

By: Tychicum

Tychicum — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:48:35 +0000

If it is what you want is shipped air clear customs yourself. It is amazingly easy and the courier office where you pickup your goods will actually give you a little road map on how to do it. If you do use UPS get your shipper to send it “Express”. It costs a couple dollars more but saves the broker fee at this end.

By: peabody

peabody — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:02:31 +0000

Since when is a brokerage charge a scam?? UPS, FEDEX, etc. hire their own customs brokers, which ensures you receive your package as soon as possible. That’s the only reason to use a courier, unless your item is valued beyond the insurance limit of USPS. If you ship USPS, and your item is very low in value, it’ll probably go right through Canada Customs. But if your item is marked has having a $100 value, then Canada Customs will likely charge you a $5 ‘handling fee’ plus tax(es) and duty (which will vary, depending on the item and it’s country of manufacture).

So, you’ll save money with USPS, but if you want something delivered quickly, use a courier — but be prepared to pay extra for the convenience. Ask your courier how to clear the item through Customs yourself and save the brokerage charge.

By: jim loucks

jim loucks — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:53:54 +0000

Always ask the U.S. Company to ship U. S. Mail insured , Fedex and UPS have identical rates. For example as of 21 January 2010 a 1 pound package size 5 inch x 5 inch x 4 inch shipped to Mississauga Ontario from Mesquite , Texas costs $49 Can for ground slow shipping. For expedited delivery $58 CAD. These fees include the brokerage fee + shipping fee. The item is an electrical switch worth $100. So the delivery cost is 50% or 60% of the value. These prices were currant today 20 January 2010. Fedex calls the Brokerage fee the Clearance Entry Fee.Industry Canada isnt interested in this scam , you would wonder why, but they have other more important mandates ?

By: Rana

Rana — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:38:17 +0000

I ordered two USB speakerphone for Skype from US, for $260. When they arrive, there’s $68+ charge from UPS, among which $13 is GST and $55 is UPS brokerage fee! These guys are make money for nothing. Shameless companies.

By: Colleen Trenolm

Colleen Trenolm — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:38:22 +0000

I’m looking at bringing in some appiances. Any suggestion as to whom I should use for shipping/brokerage in Ogdensburg?