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Canadian Customs Tariff And The Harmonized System

If you are new to importing into Canada you may be wondering what is the Canadian Customs Tariff and what exactly is the Harmonized System?

How International Trade Correlates To Gross Domestic Product

The global economy and trade in Canada and the United States can be complex. To gain a better understanding of the latest trade news it is important to review the terminology related to a country’s imports and exports.

Getting Ahead Of International Trade Foreign Exchange Rates

Most Canadian importers purchase goods and materials from the U.S. meaning most Canadian importers end up with U.S. dollar expenses.

Tsawwassen’s New Container Examination Facility Now Operational

As of June 17th, 2019, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Tsawwassen Container Examination Facility (TCEF) is now open.

CBSA Announces Manifest Changes To Paper Cargo Control Document

This process of a paper A8A is no longer required effective July 1st, 2019, as the entire process will be electronic.

Audit Reveals CBSA Must Improve Marine Mode Commercial Program

The Audit team made a general audit opinion, which did not shed a positive light on the CBSA Commercial Program in the Marine Mode. The Audit team stated...

U.S. Lifts Tariffs On Steel And Aluminum

Effective May 19th, 2019, the United States Surtax Order (Steel and Aluminum): SOR/2018-152 and the United States Surtax Order (Other Goods): SOR/2018-153 imposing surtax on certain products originating in the United States are repealed. Please note that importers will no longer be required to pay surtax pursuant to the above-referenced orders. Anything released from Customs on or after May 19th will no longer be subject to the U.S. Surtaxes.

How To Save Money Shipping During Spring Thaw

The experienced exporter was caught by surprise. Sometime ago, early in the middle of March, a large exporter of frozen food products in Quebec loaded a container with their product being exported to Australia.