These files are for any American team shipping their robot to the Waterloo or Greater Toronto Regionals.

GM Shipping FIRST Robotics Instructions - US
US Customs Invoice and Template
CF4455 Template and Sample

In regards to imports/exports done by US teams, there are two issues. The import of the Robot themselves and subsequently any support material.

Robots are shipped from a consolidation point, weeks ahead of the competition, to the location of the competition. To help alleviate cost borne by FIRST Robotics, GMCL has agreed to be the Importer of Record into the Canada on all student robots.

The teams must complete a Canada Customs Invoice (‘CCI”). On the invoice it must clearly state that GM Canada is the Importer of Record and is responsible for customs clearance. We request that the team provides us with a copy of the Canada Customs Invoice at the time of shipment. GM’s broker is Affiliated Customs Brokers. For any assistance with clearance issues into Canada, please contact me, Raylene Van Vliet, at GMCL.  I can be reached at 905-644-6171. We will match the invoices up to the waybill being used to ship the robots from the consolidation point and follow up with our broker to avoid any delays.

Because the teams are not entering into commercial activity, we do not believe that there should be a requirement for Customs clearance into the Canada. With that being said, we still suggest that that the teams prepare a list of all parts and supplies that they are bring with them. This list should note Description of Goods, Quantity, Part N# (if applicable), Serial N# (if applicable), Country of Manufacture or Origin (if available or noted on item), and an approximate value. If Canada Customs does demand a formal declaration, the team should refer to our Canadian Customs broker – Affiliated Customs Brokers.

Lastly we would recommend that all US teams prepare a CF4455 (Certificate of Registration) and attach a copy to above noted packing list. This set of papers should be stamped by US Customs prior to exiting the USA. By doing so you can prove to US Customs that these goods are returning US good and were not purchased in Canada. This should exempt the team from filing a US Customs formal entry.

See CF4455 Template and Sample