Shipping goods to York University? To ensure your shipments gets to the right destination at the University you need to know the following:
Document Requirements
Every shipment requires two (2) copies of each of the following documents. One (1) copy inside the parcel and one (1) copy to the driver.
Commercial Invoice: Information that must be included on the Commercial Invoice:
- Purchase Order Number
- Complete Vendor Name and Address
- Complete Consignee Name and Address
- Part Numbers
- Complete Description of Goods
- Number of Pieces and Weight of Shipment
- Separate Itemized List of All Goods, with Values, Unit Cost, and Extended Total
- Must disclose full value of the shipment (including all discount amounts and types on separate lines)
- Country of Origin (must be filled in for each order)
Canada Customs Invoice: For shipments over $1,600.00 CAD
Packing List: Otherwise known as a packing slip
Other Documentation (if applicable)
- NAFTA Certificate of Origin
- Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
- Perishable Goods: Contact the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for any questions at 1-800-442-2342
- Hazardous Material Contact Health Canada for any questions at 416-973-4705
Perishable Shipments
Perishable shipments must be packed to withstand 72 hours in transit and shipped no later than Wednesday.
Shipping Instructions for Vendors
A copy of each document is to be faxed or emailed to Thompson Ahern International prior to shipping at yorku@taco.ca.
All shipping labels, invoice labels, and waybills must have the following information:
- York University
Contact Name / Consignee
Department
4700 Keele Street
Building Name and Room Number
Toronto, Ontario
M3J 1P3 - Purchase Order Number / Cost Center Number (when ordering with the PCard)
- Customs Brokers Name: Thompson Ahern International