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At Professional Movers.com we have the global capabilities to offer Michigan residents with cross border relocation to Canada. This page is designed to help you better understand your responsibilities, the documentation you may need and some of the things to expect once you arrive at Canadian Customs. Here are some things you need to know:
- You must be present when your shipment clears Customs in Canada.
- Your Professional Movers.com driver will make arrangements to meet you at the Customs office closest to your delivery address. If you are not present to clear Canadian Customs, the goods will be “held in bond” by Customs.
- All boxes you have packed yourself must be labeled as “Packed by Owner” along with the contents listed and numbered on the outside of the carton.
- Make sure that your required personal identification for each family member is up to date.
- Check with Canadian Customs concerning the import of food, liquor, tobacco, pets, plants and firearms.
- Prohibited items include: protected wildlife and any goods made from endangered species, explosives, ammunition, fireworks and pyrotechnics.
- Do not include any food or beverages in your shipment as they may cause delays in clearing your shipment through Canadian Customs.
Required Documentation
All of the documents below should be copied and provided to your moving company before your move:
U.S. Citizens Moving to Canada Require:
- A Canadian work visa and confirmation of residence status for each family member traveling with you
- Valid passport or birth certificate for each family member traveling with you
- Two copies of a detailed inventory list of all items being shipped and their value
- Two copies of a list of items that are arriving at a later date and their value (if applicable)
- Letter from new employer indicating validity of transfer
Canadian Citizens Returning to Canada from the U.S. require:
- A valid passport or birth certificate and photo identification for each family member traveling with you
- Two copies of a detailed inventory list of all items being shipped and their value
- Two copies of a list of items that are arriving at a later date and their value (if applicable)
Shipping a motor vehicle from the U.S. to Canada
Copy of vehicle registration/title must be presented to customs 72 hours prior to the vehicle entering Canada. The original registration/title must be given to the Professional Movers.com driver at the time of loading. Depending on your port of entry, requirements for documentation may vary. Duties and taxes may be assessed on your vehicle. We recommend that you contact Canadian Customs prior to shipping or driving your vehicle to Canada.
Contact references:
Government departmental phone numbers change on a regular basis. We have provided the best online references available. Phone numbers posted on these sites will be the most current.
www.cic.gc.ca
www.canadianembassy.org
www.inspection.gc.ca
www.usembassycanada.gov
www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca
