exhibiting in canada: customs clearance made easy! presented by: john santini
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Exhibiting in Canada:
Customs Clearance Made Easy!Presented by: John Santini
Mendelssohn Event LogisticsOfficial Customs Broker
• Mendelssohn Event Logistics has been appointed as the Official Customs Broker by the show organizer to insure your shipments to and from Canada clear customs seamlessly.
• Assigned dedicated Event Coordinators to assist you before, during and after the show to answer all questions and help with the completion of paperwork. Both on site and on call 24/7.
AIHce 2013 - officially recognized bythe Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Benefits to exhibitors:• On-site customs clearance privilege – Eliminating potential clearance delays at the border!
• Duty and Tax free importation of give-away items under $25CAD per unit
•Duty and tax free temporary imports
1. Complete the Mendelssohn Customs Order form (as seen on next slide)
2. Complete the Canada Customs invoice (as seen on next slide)
3. Return the completed forms to Mendelssohn
4. Let Mendelssohn know your shipment is on it’s way
– Provide us your shipment’s tracking number!
5. Mendelssohn handles the rest
Customs clearance made easy!
Mendelssohn Customs Order form Canada Customs Invoice
Mendelssohn will:
Clear your materials through Canadian Customs on site at the Palais des congrès.
Track / Trace inbound shipments to ensure correct delivery location and date.
Prepare outbound documentation and arrange customs clearance of your goods returning to the US.
Be on-site from move in to move out.
Private Vehicles
If planning to drive your goods into Canada
Beware there is new U.S. legislation
that may affect your ability to do so.
You should contact Mendelssohn immediately to find out what course of action you should take.
TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL SHIPPING TO & FROM CANADA
• Use the official show vendors
• Prepare documents in advance
• Know how your shipment will be arriving (carrier name and tracking number!)
• Provide tracking information to your Mendelssohn event coordinator
• Additional information and order forms are located in your tradeshow service manual for each vendor
Mendelssohn Event Logistics
276 St-Jacques West
Montreal, Quebec
H2Y 2G4
Business: 514-987-2700 ext. 24
Toll: 800-665-4628
Fax: 514-849-3446
John Santini
Director of Operations
Cell: 514-466-0680
Email: [email protected]
We look forward to working with you
Welcome to Canada!