The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) is an international classification system by which any physical product can be assigned an identification number. The purpose of the HTS is to standardize the classification of goods across national boundaries, and the system has been adopted by almost every country in the world. There are a variety of reasons…
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“I buy stuff online all the time! Why are they saying I need a customs broker this time??” As the Christmas season kicks off, and the frantic phone calls start to roll into the King Bros office, here’s what you should know if you’re planning to do your holiday shopping online. Buying online is so…
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Usually, goods being imported to Canada are transported by a commercial carrier such as a trucking company or courier. Occasionally, however, goods are carried by someone who is not registered as a commercial carrier. These shipments are known as Hand-Carried Goods shipments, and they are processed through customs a little differently. An example of a…
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In a news release on June 20, the Canadian government announced a ban on six kinds of single-use plastic. Banned single-use plastic items will include: Checkout bags; Cutlery; Food service ware made from or containing specified plastics that are difficult to recycle; Ring carriers; Stir sticks; and Straws, except for people who require them for…
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– The staff at King Bros. was professional, speedy and super friendly! I had no clue what I was doing with my first shipment and they were able to take care of me at the last minute. I would not hesitate to use them again in a heart beat. Thank you very much, top notch!
Stacie Wilson– I had the distinct pleasure of working with Simon at King Bros to import a new sailing yacht from the UK, and a follow on shipment of other warranty items to complete it. This was a high value and complex shipment with multiple carriers, time zones, clearances and all mid-winter during COVID. King Bros. made the process almost effortless for me, guiding me through every step carefully, keeping me fully informed and responding to my requests very promptly. I have rarely been able to give such an unequivocally enthusiastic review of a service business, or any business, than this. Bravo!
Vincent Argiro
King Bros. Limited provides a very professional and seamless service to our business, helping us by taking care of all of our requirements for incoming shipments. They ensure the process of getting our containers from Indonesia to Victoria is smooth, dealing with everything from all the required legal documentation, Customs clearance and the timely transfer of our container from the port of arrival
Tony & Karen Martin
King Bros has become an indispensable partner to my business over the years by both simplifying and expediting the import process through efficient Customs clearance and timely delivery from the port of Vancouver. King Bros. Limited provides a consistent, professional, and personal level of service.
Robin Elworthy
We have been using King Bros for forever. Ok, maybe not forever, but a really long time. Definitely experts in their field, they have handled our business with seamless precision. With King Bros at the helm of our brokerage needs, we have been able to comfortably explore new and exciting sourcing options, giving us the capability to better serve our clients. Recommending them is a no-brainer!
Chris Dobell & Lorne Mearns
