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What Is The Country Of Origin?
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What Is The Country Of Origin?

What Is the Country Of Origin?

When completing Customs documentation Country of Origin is one of the required fields that is commonly misinterpreted. Country of Origin does not mean where the goods are SHIPPED from but where the goods were grown, produced or manufactured. Incorrect information could result in possible Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) fines. So when in doubt, ask your customs broker.

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Gloria Terhaar
CCS (CA/US), CTCS, CBSA Prof. Designate
Canadian Regulatory Analyst
PCB Customs Brokers

Gloria Terhaar has over 17 years of Canadian customs brokerage experience. She currently works in our Canadian division as a Trade Compliance Supervisor and Regulatory Compliance Specialist. Gloria has extensive experience in all aspects of documentation and regulatory requirements as they relate to importing products into Canada. Gloria is often called upon to train industry with some recent talks for MNP, the Surrey Board of Trade, TFO Canada and the BC Produce Marketing Association. In 2018, Gloria also participated in the Canadian Produce Marketing Association and the Canadian Horticultural Council advocacy event "Fall Harvest" in Ottawa where she participated in advocacy efforts for the Canadain produce industry.

While we strive for accuracy in all our communications, as the Importer of Record it is incumbent upon your company to ensure that you are aware of the requirements under the new regulations so that you maintain compliance as always.