Not my intention to bad-mouth or defame, I'm just telling it how it is. Surely they have their side of the story, but the facts remain.
The store owners, after a very extensive follow up, admitted negligence on a time definite service. They tendered the parcel to the carrier with inaccurate and incomplete documentation. By tendering the parcel to UPS they certified that the documentation was complete, true, and correct - it was not. Of the various international shipment requirements, they only included a commercial invoice - which did not have a complete and proper description, and they classified the high dollar shipment of Personal Effects inaccurately as Gift. They were seemingly unaware of the UPS "Commodity Specific Stipulations" regarding Personal Effects.
At no point during the shipment did they update the carrier, UPS, with the required correct information or any further documents. During shipment the carrier requested missing documentation and they neglected to send the required materials or correct the errors. The next-day delivery window was missed by over a week due to the delays, and the parcel was forced to be returned roughly three weeks later.
The store then denied any wrongdoing and repeatedly told me they had included all the required documentation. They denied a refund and held me responsible for the additional cost of having the package returned. For more than two months I combed through UPS Terms and Conditions, and with the help of UPS and UPS Store Customer Service (whom initially sided with the store), it was finally agreed the store did not process the package correctly and would be responsible for all charges. Because I would not give up and contested the $800 charges; they stopped communications, the manager would not return nor take my calls, and the owners accused me of "harassment". Overall it was a very weird situation and frustrating experience.
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*UPS Canada: "The only submitted document is the commercial invoice and it states that the reason for export is Gift."
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2019 UPS® Tariff/Terms and Conditions of Service - United States
By tendering an international Shipment for service and providing UPS with documentation (including any Source Documents), the Shipper certifies that the documentation includes all required licenses and permits, that the statements in that documentation and any other information that the Shipper provides to UPS relating to exportation and importation are complete, true, correct.
Import/Export United States to Canada Country or Territory Regulations Topics: Commodity Specific Stipulations: Personal Effects
All of the following documents must be scanned into DIS/SIR and originals on the package:
1) An inventory list with estimated values with the reason for importation (holidays, move, relocation)
2) A confirmation that the goods are older than 6 months and that they are intended for personal use only
3) A photocopy of passport or ID card
Selection and completion of proper forms for any given shipment is the sole responsibility of the shipper.
UPS® Tariff/Terms and Conditions of Service - United States
The shipper must regularly review its export transactions and immediately notify UPS of any incorrect or incomplete information.
XV. CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
Proper completion of necessary documentation and accurate commodity descriptions are the responsibility of the shipper. read more