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Introducing the Learning Center

On-Demand courses offer all the content within our in-class seminars, but have been broken down into modules. For example, How To Import Into Canada Part 1, a great course to refresh your understanding of regulations or for those new to a trade role, is comprised of 7 modules. Each Part of the series is no more than 60 minutes long making it a total commitment of 2 hours for the bundle. Binge them all at once like your favorite Netflix series or tune in one by one at your own pace. You hold the remote control! ;)

AMPs: Increasing April 1, 2019

In March 2017 the Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG) prepared a report on the management of customs duties. The report criticized CBSA’s AMPs system. Overall the OAG reported that CBSA had losses of $42 million or more in revenue in fiscal 2015-16 due to misclassification by importers.

CBSA Integrated Import Declaration And Single Window Initiative

The Integrated Import Declaration (IID) is part of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) “Single Window Initiative” (SWI). The IID is intended to...

Importing Flowers, Chocolates And Jewelry Into The U.S.

Just like the mysterious influx of pumpkin shipments in October, at the start of every February there is a monumental increase in the purchase of flowers...

Importing From China To The U.S.

When importing from China into the U.S. there are a number of considerations you need to review to ensure your trade endeavors are successful. Aside from your everyday document requirements, what additional factors will you want to be prepared for?

A Beginner’s Guide To Ocean Freight Container Shipping

Ocean Freight Terms and Abbreviations Terms, codes, and abbreviations define many industries. Ocean Freight container shipping is no different. One of the most difficult things to navigate in ocean shipping is understanding the basic everyday terms experienced professionals take for granted. For people new to the ocean freight industry this can be as confusing as ...

CPTPP: Trade In The Pacific Rim Is About To Open Up | PCB Blog

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), as discussed in our blog post What Does CPTPP Stand For? | CPTPP FA …

What Does CPTPP Stand For? | CPTPP FAQ

CPTPP stands for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. As of February 2018, CPTPP...

International Trade Solutions For Your Commodity

Dairy

Fresh, grated, powdered and processed cheese, ice cream, milk, dairy powders and other dairy products

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Flowers

Plants, fresh flowers, greenery, trees, seeds and other horticulture related items

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Meat

Meat and items containing meat products

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Wooden Articles

Wood-fabricated materials such as tables and chairs

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Oil / Gas

Petroleum products, gas, aviation fuel, and liquified natural gas

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Plastics

Polymers such as plastic bottles, plastic toys or plastic utensils and other household materials made of plastic

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Produce

Fresh fruits and vegetables from around the globe

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Vehicles / Machinery

Cars, trucks, motorized and self-propelled equipment to be driven on roads or project sites

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