Moving furniture from Beijing to Toronto

Client Information: Mr. Yu;
Shipping Route: Beijing to Toronto;
Service Date: July 18, 2019;
Case Summary: Mr. Yu from Beijing needed to ship some furniture and luggage to Toronto, Canada.

Toronto, located on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario in Canada, is the largest city in Canada, the capital of Ontario Province, and the country's political, economic, cultural, and transportation hub. It is a world-renowned international metropolis, and every year many people apply to immigrate to Toronto. The immigration policies enacted by Ontario have encouraged many overseas individuals to come and settle here. Combined with Toronto's beautiful natural scenery and strong educational environment, many overseas immigrants to Canada prefer to choose Toronto.

Mr. Yu was preparing to relocate to Beijing and needed to ship items including a coffee table, chairs and tables, a dining table, a wardrobe, a curio shelf, porcelain, a bed, picture frames, oil paintings, clothes, shoes and hats, books, and more. After an on-site assessment, the supervisor estimated a total volume of 12 cubic meters, suitable for LCL (less than container load) shipping. Besides concerns about the safety of his belongings during transit, Mr. Yu was also worried about customs duties. As for how to ensure transport safety, Seapoe has its own approach: to prevent damage from collisions during handling, Seapoe uses professional packing materials and follows international moving packing standards—first wrapping items in cotton white paper, then in pearl cotton, and finally in cardboard—which is sufficient to ensure transport safety. All items Mr. Yu needed to ship were used goods owned for over a year, and since Mr. Yu is a new immigrant, under Canadian regulations he can bring these items into the country duty-free. In addition to providing his passport and visa documents, Mr. Yu needed to appear in person at the customs office in Canada to answer questions and assist with customs clearance.

Below are photos from the pickup and packing site at Mr. Yu's home in Beijing, taken by Seapoe staff a few days ago:

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Points to Note When Moving from Beijing to Toronto:**

1. For new immigrants, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and similar individuals, items used in China for more than one year can be imported duty-free, but they must not be used for commercial purposes or sold within one year.

2. Canada's inspection and quarantine laws are quite strict, and the Canadian customs inspection and quarantine authorities hold extensive powers. New immigrants are not allowed to bring in items such as plant and animal seeds, unprocessed meat, or poultry and livestock that have not been inspected and quarantined. Those wishing to bring such items should consider carefully.

3. If shipped furniture and luggage arrive after the new immigrant has entered Canada, it is recommended that the immigrant, upon first arrival, list in detail both the luggage carried with them and the items to be shipped subsequently, and declare them at the airport customs, detailing the furniture, luggage, appliances, and miscellaneous items to be sent.

4. Due to the long ocean shipping cycle and handling factors, professional packing is extremely important to ensure the safety of items during transport. Packing according to international moving standards is recommended, as it provides better protection for transport safety and can also effectively help avoid customs duties.