Nope.. In my experience importing "typical time nuts items" into Canada Fedex in Canada charges a signficant "brokerage fee" that is typically many times higher than fees charged by other carriers I have used for the same service (collecting taxes and duties on behalf of the Canadian Government.) This is a fundametally different fee than the ones that Fedex or other carriers collect on behalf of the Canadian Government. I've spoken to Fedex about this several times and have gotten no where in getting Fedex to waive or reduce this so I choose to avoid Fedex. I've also told Fedex that I will wish to avoid dealing with vendors tha only want to ship via Fedex. I doubt Fedex cares about my views but I can choose not to use them. From time to time I advise vendors that I would be happy to buy from them if they will use another method of shipping.
-----Original Message----- >From: "J. Forster" <[email protected]> >Sent: Sep 11, 2012 6:05 PM >To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement <[email protected]> >Subject: Re: [time-nuts] Fedex Was Be aware of test equipment seller > >The customs fees and provincial and federal taxes are Canadian government >issues. Take it up with your MP. IMO, Canada Customs are a real PITA. > >-John > >================ > > >> With regards to Fedex I have a signifcant issue with the brokerage fees >> that Fedex in Canada charges to deal with customs clearance issues and >> collect taxes and duties.???I now usually decline to purchase items from >> sellers who insist on using Fedex. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ time-nuts mailing list -- [email protected] To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
