U.S. / Canada Cross-Border
Flexible, seamless and simply reliable
YRC Reimer is Best at the Border
Service Center
Border Gateway
Fast, flexible, efficient
YRC Reimer handles thousands of shipments between Canada and the U.S. every day. Rely on
YRC Reimer to move your LTL shipments quickly and efficiently between the U.S. and Canada.
n Comprehensive North American LTL network offers the most direct delivery points across
Canada and the U.S.
n YRC Reimer Border Ambassadors are available 24/7 to ensure proper documentation for
faster border clearance.
n Broker-Inclusive service handles every aspect of your cross-border shipment, with
brokerage charges, customs fees and transportation all on one invoice.
n Ten gateway-crossing points and service to 97% of the Canadian population, delivers full
coverage with single-provider convenience.
n Online rate quotes, forms and door-to-door tracking save you time and keep your supply
chain moving smoothly.
n Multiple service options, including Time-Critical and tradeshow/exhibit, add flexibility
to your cross-border shipping.
n Expedited services designed
to deliver speed and precision
to your supply chain
n Coordinated air and
ground modes
n Customer-defined delivery
dates and times
n Specialized equipment
n 100% customer
satisfaction guarantee*
*Subject to applicable Tariffs and Rules and
Certified, safe, secure
Border crossings go smoothly with YRC Reimer. Our industry-leading
border management and security teams work with international agencies
to maintain standards in the following programs:
n U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), a
voluntary government/business initiative to strengthen and improve
the overall international supply chain and U.S. border security.
C-TPAT certification streamlines the inspection process, reducing
border delays.
n Partners in Protection (PIP) is a Canada Border Services Agency
(CBSA) program that enlists the cooperation of private industry to
enhance border and trade chain security, combat organized crime
and terrorism and help detect and prevent contraband smuggling.
n E-Manifest, Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) - provides
for the transfer of electronic data to U.S. Customs prior to the physical
arrival of the shipment at the U.S. border.
n E-Manifest, Advanced Commercial Information (ACI) - provides
for the transfer of electronic data to Canada Customs prior to the
physical arrival of the shipment at the Canadian border.
n Customs Self Assessment (CSA), a program designed to expedite
the border crossing process for low-risk, pre-approved importers,
carriers and registered drivers.
Conditions Publications.
Time-saving tips for
cross-border shipping
1. Obtain customs-required information including name,
address and telephone number of the importer and the
importer’s customs broker. The broker is an agent of the
importer and clears shipments through customs.
2. If you don’t have a customs broker, sign up for the YRC
Reimer Broker-Inclusive Service. Be prepared with the
information which will help us obtain a brokerage rate:
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Brokerage Service
Need a customs broker? Sign up
for our Broker-Inclusive Service for
complete brokerage services to and
from Canada, with the convenience
of single invoice billing.
Commodity type
Average value of shipments
Country of origin
Shipping frequency
3. Complete necessary documents, available at yrc.com:
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Bill of lading
Commercial invoice and/or a Canada Customs Invoice
NAFTA certificate of origin (if goods qualify for preferential
tariff treatment)
Other documents as instructed by the customs broker
Call the YRC Reimer team directly at
1.866.568.5588 or e-mail
broker.quotes@yrcfreight.com
if your company is:
4. Use AESDirect to file your shipper’s export declaration
n Importer of record or
non-resident importer.
5. Pack and label your shipments carefully and call for a pickup.
n Responsible for payment
of transportation charges
and customs fees.
You will be required to
complete and return:
n Southbound: Power
of attorney (POA).
n Northbound: General
agency agreement (GAA).
to the Automated Export System, the paperless
way to file your electronic export information with the
U.S. Customs and Border Protection government agency.
Border Ambassadors, specially trained YRC Reimer professionals,
are located at major Canadian and U.S. border crossing locations
to monitor your shipment’s clearance status and resolve any
customs-related issues before your shipment reaches the border.
98% of all YRC Reimer north bound shipments are
pre-approved for customs clearance, and 100% of south
bound shipments are verified before reaching the border.
YRC Reimer provides standard and expedited service
for your intra-Canada needs.
n All: Rate quote acceptance.
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