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SUBMAN1 · 12-19-07, 05:24 PM

I have the final answer!!! I can ship beer to Canada!

-S

Thank you for your message regarding unaccompanied importations. Please find below detailed information about this channel.

Direct Shipment (Unaccompanied Unsolicited Importations):

In the event that a traveller does not accompany the beverage alcohol they purchased abroad or a resident or non-resident has it shipped directly to Ontario from a foreign manufacturer, they must ensure that documentation is included providing the value of the goods that can be attested to for Customs purposes. Proof of payment, such as a Visa receipt, is required. Goods are subject to all federal and provincial levies and taxes apply. The following border levy rates apply:

Wine: 102.2% of the declared value

Spirits: 143.7% of the declared value

Beer: $1.70/litre

Beverage alcohol may not be sent through the postal stream, but by freight. Shipments of up to 45-litres per day can be cleared by UPS SCS Inc., LCBO's appointed customs broker. UPS SCS Inc. collects the provincial border levy and Canada Border Services Agency officials collect all other taxes. UPS SCS Inc. is a full service brokerage firm and can assist clients with the entire clearance process if they wish.
Contact information for UPS SCS Inc: Nicole Bachner 905-678-2130.

Shipments must meet these additional requirements:

* Be clearly marked and declared on all documentation as beverage alcohol; not include any non-beverage alcohol items.

* Be consigned to the LCBO c/o person's name seeking to import the shipment.

* Be accompanied by a fully completed Canada Customs Invoice (CCI).
(To access an on-line CCI, please visit Canada Border Service Agency's Web site at: <http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/ci1/README.html

* The CCI must clearly and legibly indicate brand name, vintage if applicable, alc./vol., format and quantity of beverage alcohol in the shipment.

* The CCI must include an accurate valuation of each beverage alcohol product that complies with the federal Customs Act.
(This must include proof of payment - such as a Visa receipt.)

* Not exceed the 45-litre daily limit. This is not a brand or supplier limit, but a total daily limit.

* Not be consolidated with other shipments.

* Not be abstracted to attempt to comply with the maximum volume limit.

Freight costs are not included as they will have been arranged separately; the individual is responsible for paying all freight and any storage charges that may arise.

The attached file also shows you a few hypothetical examples for this scenario so that you can see the components and where they fit into determination of overall costs. (please see the "Unaccompanied" portion of the spreadsheet.)

We hope this additional information will be of assistance.

Thank you again for having contacted the LCBO.

12-19-07, 05:24 PM	#7
SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have the final answer!!! I can ship beer to Canada! -S Thank you for your message regarding unaccompanied importations. Please find below detailed information about this channel. Direct Shipment (Unaccompanied Unsolicited Importations): In the event that a traveller does not accompany the beverage alcohol they purchased abroad or a resident or non-resident has it shipped directly to Ontario from a foreign manufacturer, they must ensure that documentation is included providing the value of the goods that can be attested to for Customs purposes. Proof of payment, such as a Visa receipt, is required. Goods are subject to all federal and provincial levies and taxes apply. The following border levy rates apply: Wine: 102.2% of the declared value Spirits: 143.7% of the declared value Beer: $1.70/litre Beverage alcohol may not be sent through the postal stream, but by freight. Shipments of up to 45-litres per day can be cleared by UPS SCS Inc., LCBO's appointed customs broker. UPS SCS Inc. collects the provincial border levy and Canada Border Services Agency officials collect all other taxes. UPS SCS Inc. is a full service brokerage firm and can assist clients with the entire clearance process if they wish. Contact information for UPS SCS Inc: Nicole Bachner 905-678-2130. Shipments must meet these additional requirements: * Be clearly marked and declared on all documentation as beverage alcohol; not include any non-beverage alcohol items. * Be consigned to the LCBO c/o person's name seeking to import the shipment. * Be accompanied by a fully completed Canada Customs Invoice (CCI). (To access an on-line CCI, please visit Canada Border Service Agency's Web site at: <http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/ci1/README.html * The CCI must clearly and legibly indicate brand name, vintage if applicable, alc./vol., format and quantity of beverage alcohol in the shipment. * The CCI must include an accurate valuation of each beverage alcohol product that complies with the federal Customs Act. (This must include proof of payment - such as a Visa receipt.) * Not exceed the 45-litre daily limit. This is not a brand or supplier limit, but a total daily limit. * Not be consolidated with other shipments. * Not be abstracted to attempt to comply with the maximum volume limit. Freight costs are not included as they will have been arranged separately; the individual is responsible for paying all freight and any storage charges that may arise. The attached file also shows you a few hypothetical examples for this scenario so that you can see the components and where they fit into determination of overall costs. (please see the "Unaccompanied" portion of the spreadsheet.) We hope this additional information will be of assistance. Thank you again for having contacted the LCBO. __________________