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Import Instructions for Vendors

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)

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