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Announcement of New Customs Broker

Purchasing Resources is pleased to announce that effective February 16th, 2008, McMaster University’s customs broker will be FedEx Trade Networks (FTN). The University’s current contract with UTi Canada Inc. (formerly Commerce Customs Brokers) will expire on February 15th, 2008.

FedEx Trade Networks is a full service customs brokerage provider. As part of Federal Express, FTN has the technology, resources and infrastructure that are essential to maintaining a customs compliant environment here at McMaster.

Purchasing Resources has begun the process of advising the University’s high volume suppliers. However, your assistance is requested in order to notify our vast network of international (including U.S.) suppliers during this transition period.

Please ask your suppliers to update their records with the following information for any shipments sent after February 15th, 2008.

FedEx Trade Networks must be referenced as McMaster University’s broker on the supplier’s invoice/commercial invoice and waybill if McMaster University is responsible for the customs clearance and payment of any duties/taxes at the time of import;
McMaster University’s Purchase Order number must appear on the supplier’s invoice/commercial invoice and waybill;
If the supplier will not accept a Purchase Order number, and a credit card must be used, please request that the supplier reference your 10 digit internal account number (i.e. 2123456100) on their invoice/commercial invoice and waybill. Referencing this account number ensures that any brokerage, duties and taxes are correctly allocated, and also helps to expedite the customs clearance process.

If you have any additional questions regarding this announcement, please email Elysia Ilott, Supervisor, Customs & Traffic at ilottel@mcmaster.ca.

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