You can handle the Customs clearance yourself if you have the time and resources to ensure that the process runs smoothly. Please try to keep the following factors in mind when you are deciding whether or not it is worth it to contact a Customs broker for assistance. Make sure you have accounted for all applicable Customs tariffs, tariff treatments, and any other Governmental requirements. You will also need to understand everything that is required to be compliant with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) regulations. If you decided to hire a Customs broker, you won’t have to worry about filling out all of the necessary CBSA forms. You also won’t need to drive to the warehouse facility where the goods are awaiting clearance, bring the documentation to the Customs’ office, and wait for the shipment to be processed. A professional Customs broker will work with their established contacts to ensure guidelines are followed and the goods have the necessary certification to legally obtain the lowest duty rate possible. Customs brokerage fees are usually only a fraction of the importing cost, and paying them will save a significant amount of time and frustration.