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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New Regulations for Composite Wood Products

The new Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products Regulations (CANFER) were introduced on January 7, 2023. These regulations are designed to protect Canadian consumers by limiting potential exposure to formaldehyde, which is sometimes released by some composite wood products. CANFER lays out emission limits for formaldehyde from composite wood products and prohibits the sale and import of composite…

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