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Free Video Series | Exporting Food To Canada

Jan Brock

PCB Customs Brokers has developed a series of short videos on the topic "How to Export Food to Canada"

February 18, 2021

CARM | What Are Importer Security Bonds And Why Do I Need One?

Jan Brock

Importers and customs brokers post security with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to obtain release of goods with deferred accounting and payment privileges.

February 11, 2021

Attn Steel Importers: Your Tariff May Have Changed

Gloria Terhaar

Canadian steel importers should take note that on February 1st, 2021, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced Amendments to the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff affecting imports of certain steel products.

February 4, 2021

Entrepreneurs’ New Year’s Import Resolutions

Taryn Hannah

We have drafted a list of easy-to-do or delegate international trade resolutions for your business so that you can kick those nagging “should-dos” to the curb and focus on what you can fit into your busy workday.

January 28, 2021

The Learning Center’s 2021 Events Calendar Now Open For Registration!

Adriana Petty

Here you will find our upcoming calendar for the year. With the pandemic still very much a thing in our lives our in-class sessions remain suspended for the health and safety of everyone. Each session listed below is delivered in an online environment.

January 13, 2021

What Brexit & CUKTCA Mean For You

Gloria Terhaar

Canada and the UK have signed the Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement (CUKTCA). The CUKTCA preserves the main benefits of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and allows for a continuation of trade and market access between Canada and the UK.

December 21, 2020

Top 3 Blogs Of 2020

Taryn Hannah

With 2020 coming to a close, we thought we would take some time to look back on the top 3 blogs published this year.

December 17, 2020

Importing Hot Chocolate Is About To Get Easier (YAY!)

Gloria Terhaar

As the weather drops and the sweaters come out, so do the warm and comforting beverages that are oh so tasty. If those beverages contain shelf stable milk products, they will get a little easier to import into Canada due to an announced change by the CFIA.

December 3, 2020

Container Exams | Frustrations And Solutions Continue

Jan Brock

These frustrations have become exacerbated by the pandemic where importers are also reporting both an increase in the number of exams they are seeing, as well as costs.

November 25, 2020

South American Produce: How To Export To The US And Canada In 5 Steps

If you are a small to a medium-sized grower in South America or Central America, you may be looking to the US and Canadian markets to sell your goods. In this blog we will provide tips on how to get your fresh produce to these large markets in 5 steps.

November 4, 2020