Removals to Canada

Canada

Full container loads | Groupage | Baggage | Air Freight

Welcome to Burke Bros Moving Group, your trusted partner for all your international removal needs.  Wherever you’re moving to in Canada, we’ve got you covered with our comprehensive removal services.  Here at Burke Bros Moving Group we have over four decades of experience relocating people to Canada and take pride in delivering exceptional service and reliable solutions for your move to Canada.  We offer a tailored international removal service to simplify your relocation process, making the journey stress-free and straightforward.  You’ll benefit from an experienced Canadian export packing team along with our Canadian quarantine, customs and excise expertise. Plus, if required, we can arrange UK Storage before your Canada shipping.

With years of experience in international removals, we understand the complexities involved in moving overseas. Our dedicated team will manage every aspect of your relocation, providing you with peace of mind throughout the process.

The Removals to Canada Process

One of our experienced estimators will visit you in your home so we can accurately calculate the volume you wish to take and any of your packing requirements. Calculating the correct volume is key to a realistic quotation and the estimator can offer you some invaluable advice in preparation for your move.  Having an accurate quotation will allow you to budget for the cost of removals.  Our experts will provide you with a detailed breakdown of international relocation costs, ensuring transparency and clarity every step of the way.

• All of our removal men are trained overseas packers and will ensure your goods are safely packed. Tailor-made crates can be supplied for items such as pianos, clocks and glass cabinets etc. Your items are then ready to be loaded onto the shipping container or can be put into storage for any amount of time you require.
• If you are shipping your personal effects to Canada, you may require a full 20ft or 40ft container, we also offer part-loads or groupage containers, where you only pay for the space your possessions take up within a container.
• We will arrive at your home to pack and wrap your items ready for shipment over a two-to-three-day period with the container being loaded on the last day and the inventory checked, ready for the container to be locked, sealed and driven to the UK port.

• We offer Marine Insurance on all of our international moves that is sufficient to cover your entire move, including cover for the cost of your goods and the cost of the shipment itself, on all effects, packed by Burke Bros.
• Your items can take on average between 5 to 16 weeks to be shipped for a full container and 8 to 10 weeks on a groupage container. Times can also vary depending on the final destination in Canada.

• Upon arrival in Canada, one of our trusted agents will then take care of your goods and move. In line with all countries around the globe; importing foodstuffs or plant materials in a household effects shipment is not recommended, such items may not be permitted and any special examination may cause delays and add inspection costs. Canadian Customs reserve the right to carry out random inspections on any shipment.

Air Freight and Sea Freight

Whether you opt for sea freight or air freight, we offer flexible shipping options to suit your needs.  With our extensive network, we guarantee timely delivery to your new Canadian destination.  We provide containers of various sizes (20ft and 40ft) to accommodate your belongings, offering convenience and flexibility for your international move.

Documents needed:

There are several documents that you will need to ship your items to Canada, the importer’s first declaration should be made at the airport upon arrival, where they will complete a B4E form, together with a copy of their packing list. This should include make, model and serial number of all electrical items. Other required documents include a copy of passport and immigration papers, purchase receipts or proof of value for any items under six months old and a descriptive inventory of goods in English.

Clearing Customs & Quarantine Procedures:

Navigating customs procedures can be daunting, but our professionals will handle customs clearance efficiently, ensuring that your belongings reach Canada without delays.

Navigating customs procedures can be daunting, but our professionals will handle customs. All used household and personal effects being imported into Canada are duty-free provided they have been owned and used by the importer for at least 6 months before importation, while returning former residents must also have lived outside Canada for more than 12 months. Seasonal residents are allowed a one-time entry of effects and cannot dispose of any goods for a year and will have to hold a property deed or rental agreement.

Personal attendance during Customs clearance by the importer is mandatory and should begin with the completion of a Border Declaration of ‘goods to follow’ at the airport on arrival (B4E). Once goods arrive a second Personal Declaration at customs will be required.

Delivery to your new home in Canada:

Personal attendance during customs clearance by the importer is mandatory and should begin with the completion of a Border Declaration of ‘goods to follow’ at the airport on arrival (B4E). Once goods arrive a second Personal Declaration at customs will be required.

Prohibited items:

• Narcotics, hallucinogens, amphetamines, barbiturates and tranquillisers
• Foodstuffs of any type, herbs, spices
• Plants, soil, seeds
• Skins, hides, ivory, feathers
• Bones, horns, tusks

Canada is a signatory to the CITES agreement that controls trade and movement of endangered species.
www.cites.ec.gc.ac

Restricted items or items likely to attract interest:

• Alcohol and tobacco will attract tax and duties at a high level, best to avoid inclusion where possible- import declaration is required from the Provincial Liquor Control Board, list of type, make and volume must be submitted if included.
• Firearms- full weapon details and copies of licenses required. A firearm permit is required, this should be applied or in advance from the Canadian Firearms Centre in Ottawa.

Electrical Items:

Electrical items will not generally function on the Canadian system, due to the different voltages utilised.  Due to these reasons and differing broadcast systems, it is not recommended to take TVs from the UK to Canada.

Televisions:

For the same reasons, i.e current/voltage issues and differing broadcast systems, it is not recommended to take TV’s from the UK to Canada.

Pets:

Pets are permitted entry into Canada, but will be subject to the following:

• Have an examination with the vet no more than 72 hours prior to export
• Be more than three months old at the time of travel.
• Have been in continuous residence in the UK since birth or; for at least six months after being imported.
• Hold a valid DEFRA Export Health Certificate
• The logistics when moving a pet are detailed and for this reason we would recommend asking Burke Bros to refer you to an approved specialist in this area.

Motor Vehicles

Used or second-hand vehicles are generally prohibited (with a few exceptions), unless of current-year manufacture. Any vehicle considered for importation would need to have been made for the Canadian market and suitable to pass all Canadian safety and emission standards.

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