- May 7, 2021
- 101
- Pool Size
- 71000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Hey all, I wanted to document detailed steps for ordering items from TFTestkits.net into Canada using Shippsy to handle the cross-border stuff. This is a follow-up to these instructions so big thanks to @MostlyCanuck (I had never heard of Shippsy)!
For cost, my TFTestkits.net order came to $200 USD ($ 254.00 CAD). The tax and Shippsy handling fee came to $41.00 CAD (so $295.00 CAD all said and done). No duty as it is manufactured in the US. This all took about 2 weeks from when I ordered, to when I picked up.
1. Create a Shippsy account and note the US address (and your "SHP#")
2. Place your order on TFTestkits.net:
That's it! Hopefully this helps someone. Feel free to hit me up with any questions/clarifications.
--Kevin
For cost, my TFTestkits.net order came to $200 USD ($ 254.00 CAD). The tax and Shippsy handling fee came to $41.00 CAD (so $295.00 CAD all said and done). No duty as it is manufactured in the US. This all took about 2 weeks from when I ordered, to when I picked up.
1. Create a Shippsy account and note the US address (and your "SHP#")
2. Place your order on TFTestkits.net:
- For shipping address, use the US address from Shippsy. The SHP# is very important. I put it in the "Company" field but I was advised "Address 2" would also work.
- For payment, I used PayPal because, as @MostlyCanuck noted, the website doesn't accept non-us credit cards.
- For Description, I used "Pool Test Kit"
- Select that it was manufactured in the US, you'll need to attach proof. I downloaded the SDS PDF for one of the reagents included in my kit from Taylor's website. I was advised by Shippsy this would be sufficient as it shows the US factory address. Attached to this post is the one I used.
- For Product Category, I chose Category: "Other", Sub-Category: "Other". NOTE: doing this almost gave me a heart attack as it shows the "estimated duty and tax" to be ~$6000! I was told by Shippsy, for "Other", they show the maximum. As you can see above, there was no duty and the tax ended up being ~$33 CAD.
- For the Invoice, upload the PDF version of the invoice from TFTestkits.net
- For Pickup Location, you can choose either Mississauga or Markham (there might have been a location in BC but I can't remember). I chose Mississauga (I live about an hour away).
- Submit!
That's it! Hopefully this helps someone. Feel free to hit me up with any questions/clarifications.
--Kevin