HELP… My Shipment is being Examined!

The worst has happened. Your shipment is being held for exam by customs. There are going to be delays and extra charges. You worked so hard to make sure you had thought of everything, and now this. You didn’t even do anything wrong! Why you? Why now? Why can’t your customs broker fix this? What…

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Your Guide to the Courier Low-Value Shipment Program

If you’ve ever had a package delivered to you and received an invoice from your customs broker several days or weeks later, you’ve likely been a participant in the Courier Low-Value Shipment program. This is a program whereby CBSA allows participating courier companies to deliver goods valued at $3,300 CAD or less to be delivered…

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Importing a Vehicle into Canada

Vehicles are more complex to import into Canada than other goods. Before you purchase a car or truck in the USA, it’s worth familiarizing yourself with the import process. These guidelines apply to any self-propelled vehicles, including heavy machinery. Your first step should always be to make sure the vehicle you want to buy is…

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How to Become a Non-Resident Importer

Every import shipment that crosses the border into Canada has a designated importer. The Importer of Record (IOR) is the party who is responsible for ensuring that imported goods comply with all customs and legal requirements and that all duties and taxes on the imported goods are paid. The IOR, or their authorized agent, also…

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